Leadership Consultant
Office Phone
+1 616.956.3410
Cell Phone
+1 305.332.4603
Email Address
ffritz@ponderaadvisors.com
Professional Experience
Farid is an accomplished consultant, psychologist, teacher, and leader. Farid is fluent in Spanish and English and has helped business leaders be more effective in cross-cultural communication. He is also skilled in customer service, sales, marketing, training, counseling, and translating.
Consulting Experience
Farid has worked for multinational firms, including Ford Motor Company, and in academics, hospitality, and retail. He is a skilled consultant/trainer and translator/interpreter, specializing in product knowledge and customer loyalty. Farid’s command of four languages positions him well to provide training and facilitation services in multiple languages and countries, adding another level of service to Pondera’s repertoire.
Education
Farid received a Bachelor of Arts in French with a minor in Spanish from Grand Valley State University. He holds a Master of Science and a Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education Counseling from Grand Valley State University too. Later, Farid earned two Masters degrees from Western Michigan University, one in Clinical Psychology and one in Counseling Psychology.
Personal Information
Farid currently lives in Miami, Florida, where he is in close proximity to his second home on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Farid enjoys biking, working out in the gym, visiting with friends and family, and traveling.
