Christopher (Tom) B.-Crew Development & Communications Manager
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Crew Development & Communications Manager
SEACHEFS (MEIN SCHIFF 4)
- Personnel development and career planning for all crew members
- Acting as interface between HR Manager on board and the Training & Development team ashore
- Planning, organizing and conducting training sessions for the crew on board
- Building mutual trust and maintaining transparent communication with crew members on board
- Co-responsibility for all activities of the Crew Welfare Committee
Scrum Master & Agile Coach
Media Markt Saturn Technology GmbH
- Supported multiple dev/ops teams in agile ways of working as coaching on organizational level
- Ran experiments to deliver transparency by inspecting capacities and adapting it to predictability
- Minimising risks by developing teams to have a stable velocity and deliver valuable increments
- Organised and facilitated Scrum events, learning groups and trainings for people development
- Introduced and implemented lean flow metrics to Scrum and Kanban Teams
Scrum Master & Agile Coach
Meta System GmbH
- Conducted facilitation of Scrum events like Sprint Planning, Dailies, Reviews and Retrospectives
- Living Holacracy as participating on facilitation of Tacticals and Governance Meetings
- Co-designed and moderated strategy, culture and organizational development workshops
- Worked with Scrumban as experimenting with lean / agile / and teal frameworks
- Established OKRs connected with tools like Meta Impact or Evidence-based management
- Collaborated with various organisations, such as CARIAD, a Volkswagen Group company
Outdoor & Activity Guide / Shore Excursion Supervisor
AIDA Cruises
- Organized and led a variety of outdoor activities and excursions
- Conducted safety briefings and guided guests through adventure activities
- Trained and supervised team members by conducting safety training for the high ropes course
- Collaborated with local tour providers to ensure high-quality guest experiences
- Occasionally incorporated environmental education elements to enhance guest understanding of local nature and ecosystems
Agile Mindset Enabler, Experiental Trainer & Coach
Freelance
- Conducted facilitation of workshops related to agile mindset, frameworks and leadership
- Designed training for change management, transformation, empowerment and new work
- Supported organisations to implement agile processes and continuously improve
- Moderated retrospectives to help teams to inspect and adapt and to become autonomous
- Improved processes and coordinated organisational procedures for maximised value delivery
- Collaborated with various organisations, such as Frankfurt School of Finance
Temporary B.A. Thesis Cooperation
ICO Oberstdorf GmbH
- Project management of team- and personal development trainings (indoor / outdoor)
- Co-moderated bottom-up feedback workshops for managers and directors to grow transparency
- Implemented change processes by supporting empowerment and agile transformation workshops
- Collaborated with various organisations, such as Daimler Benz and WMF
Experiental Educater, Trainer & Guide (Indoor / Outdoor)
Freelance
- Facilitated corporate events
- Guided and supported people to get out of their comfort zone and pushed them outside their boundaries (e.g. high ropes course, wild water rafting, expeditions, outdoor workshops)
- Conducted team training around communication, feedback and people skills
- Designed and executed a VUCA leadership expedition in Romania’s wilderness
- Selected companies worked with: FASZINATOUR, INDOTREK, Deloitte, Porsche
Project Lead / Stakeholder Management
Huether Objekttueren GmbH
- Supervised and guided builders to ensure high quality of work on time and in budget
- Oversaw the budget, execution and outcomes of various projects
- Led the project road map to ensure delivery of the contracted work on time
- Hired subcontractors to ensure the continuity of the workflow benefiting multiple interest groups
- Handled multiple projects in parallel across multiple locations within Germany
- Managed critical situations and solved complicated problems in a solution-oriented manner
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Experienced in Tourism, Education, Banking and Finance, Construction, Information Technology, and Retail.
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Experienced in Project Management, Human Resources, Operations, Procurement, Information Technology, and Product Development.
Skills
Intercultural Competence: Gained Experience By Supporting And Working With People Of Different Cultures In Foreign Countries Within Fast Paced Situation And Adapt Outcomes To Grow Flexibility
Travel & Cultures
Biking & Sports
Nature
Music
Education
Technology
Mindfulness
Languages
Education
Bond University
Semester abroad, Business Statistics; Adventure Tourism; Image & Photography · Gold Coast, Australia · Distinction
University of Applied Management (HAM)
B.A. Management · Management · Munich, Germany · 1,9
BBS Arnodli School & Isophon Glas
Apprenticeship, Industrial Assistant Manager (IHK) · Industrial Assistant Manager (IHK) · Göttingen, Germany
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Christopher is based in Hann. Münden, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.
Christopher speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).
Christopher has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Christopher has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months. Note that Christopher may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Christopher would be well-suited for roles such as: Crew Development & Communications Manager, Scrum Master & Agile Coach, Outdoor & Activity Guide / Shore Excursion Supervisor.
Christopher's most recent position is Crew Development & Communications Manager at SEACHEFS (MEIN SCHIFF 4).
In recent years, Christopher has worked for SEACHEFS (MEIN SCHIFF 4), Media Markt Saturn Technology GmbH, Meta System GmbH, and Freelance.
Christopher is most experienced in industries like Tourism, Education, and Banking and Finance. Christopher also has some experience in Construction, Information Technology, and Retail.
Christopher is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Human Resources, and Operations. Christopher also has some experience in Procurement, Information Technology, and Product Development.
Christopher has recently worked in industries like Tourism, Education, and Banking and Finance.
Christopher has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Project Management, and Information Technology.
Christopher holds a Bachelor in Management from University of Applied Management (HAM).
Christopher has 1 certificate: Agile Coach (PSM, PSPO, PAL, PAL EBM, SPS).
The availability of Christopher needs to be confirmed.
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