Lena Schaßberger - Freelance Event Manager

Q: Where is Lena based?

Lena is based in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Germany .

Q: What languages does Lena speak?

Lena speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Lena have?

Lena has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Lena has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months . Note that Lena may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Lena's latest experience?

Lena's most recent position is Freelance Event Manager at LS Experience .

Q: What companies has Lena worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Lena has worked for LS Experience , METZLER VATER live GmbH , teamazing GmbH , and EXCITEAM GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Lena most experienced in?

Lena is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Food and Beverage , and Automotive . Lena also has some experience in Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas is Lena most experienced in?

Lena is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Customer Service , and Marketing . Lena also has some experience in Operations , Logistics , and Accounting .

Q: Which industries has Lena worked in recently?

Lena has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Automotive , and Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas has Lena worked in recently?

Lena has recently worked in business areas like Marketing , Operations , and Project Management .

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Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Germany

Experience

Jun 2025 - Present

10 months

Freelance Event Manager

LS Experience

Apr 2022 - Nov 2024

2 years 8 months

Project Manager

METZLER VATER live GmbH

Overall coordination, planning, and execution of various event formats for BMW Excellence Club clients worldwide
On-site support and coordination of trades at Aperol SUNday Vibes (Campari Group)
Overall coordination, planning, and execution of gala dinners and participant transfer coordination at the TOXINS Congress (Merz Therapeutics)
Overall coordination, planning, and execution of the Gebrauchtwagen:plus auction (AUDI AG)
On-site support for the international client group at the summit meeting (Porsche AG)
Overall coordination, planning, and execution including hotel and transfer management at the Global Strategic Forum in Barcelona (Merz Therapeutics)
VIP management, shuttle coordination, production support, and stage management at the Women of the Year Award (Condé Nast Germany GmbH)
Overall coordination, planning, and execution of the Mobile Lounge Tour including fleet management and trade coordination in Germany and the UK (Genesis Motor Europe)
Planning, organizing, implementation, and follow-up of various national and international event formats independently and, for large projects, with partial responsibility
Scheduling and organizational project management
Independent preparation, execution, and moderation of internal and external meetings
Drafting briefings, presentations, and detailed schedules
Obtaining and reviewing quotes and managing external trades and service providers
Budget creation and monitoring, as well as cash flow planning
Monitoring and regular reporting of project metrics, as well as invoice checks, orders, and time tracking within own area of responsibility
Managing and leading Your Professionals and external staff
Client support and consulting within the project

Dec 2021 - Mar 2022

4 months

Head of Events at Munich Location

teamazing GmbH

Participating in voluntary advanced training on team reflection guidance, reflection sessions, and team coaching
Planning and organizing teambuilding events (virtual and in-person, 6 to 90 participants, in English and German) and leading and moderating them
Product development of online teambuilding formats
Implementing an internal software solution for more efficient staffing
Budget, results, and investment planning
Leading and being responsible for the sales division in Germany
Leading and being responsible for the events division in Munich, including staffing planning and deployment as well as all online events in the corporate group
Recruiting, staff development and responsibility, onboarding new employees
Developing measures to achieve corporate goals
Process development and optimization of day-to-day operations

Sep 2021 - Nov 2021

3 months

Event Manager

teamazing GmbH

Feb 2021 - Jul 2021

6 months

Project Management

EXCITEAM GmbH

Project management for driving training events at national and international race tracks in Austria and Sweden
Monitoring capacity and capacity control
Tracking processes and quality objectives
Escalation management
Managing suppliers and coordinating the quotas to be administered
Planning and setting up events in NetFT NOA
System-based project administration and coordination of event dates
Participant management including receiving and processing registrations and sending confirmations and invoices
Event preparation and on-site support
Reviewing and approving invoices from internal and external service providers
Event closing including final invoicing in the NetFT NOA system and follow-up
Email and phone correspondence and support

Nov 2019 - Jan 2021

1 year 3 months

Junior Project Management

EXCITEAM GmbH

Feb 2019 - Jul 2019

6 months

Project Management Assistant

INTERPLAN Congress, Meeting & Event Management AG

Project preparation: site inspection, preparation and support at kick-off meetings
Coordination of print materials and commissioning of promotional materials, coordinating with clients and graphic designers
Acquiring sponsors via phone calls and email campaigns, and coordinating on-site
Marketing partnerships with partner companies, and creating and sending newsletters using Mailchimp
Invoicing, invoice approval and payment processing
Creating and maintaining conference websites with WordPress, Contai and webEdition
Arranging certifications with state medical boards and EACCME
On-site preparation: schedules, hostess briefings, packing conference materials, supporting signage planning and technical setup
On-site project execution: conference office setup and management, handling new registrations, processing payments, distributing materials, serving as a contact for participant questions, co-managing the evening event, checking rooms and handling sponsor collaborations
Post-conference follow-up: creating final reports including statistics, analyzing and preparing participant surveys and room reports

Sep 2016 - Feb 2019

2 years 6 months

Trainee Event Manager

INTERPLAN Congress, Meeting & Event Management AG

Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

6 months

Event Management Intern

ArenaOne GmbH

Independently managed smaller events and VIP box events
Handling inquiries and gathering information for proposals
Creating and processing event requests
Attending client meetings
Collaborating with other departments and service providers
Coordinating service, kitchen and logistics orders
Operational roles serving guests
Invoicing for events
Follow-up customer care
Cross-training in other departments such as service and visitor management
Assignments in other units, e.g., Rockavaria at the Olympic Park

May 2013 - Mar 2020

6 years 11 months

Catering Service Staff

B u. C Kirzinger GbR

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Food and Beverage, Automotive, and Pharmaceutical.

Professional Services

Food and Beverage

Automotive

Pharmaceutical

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Customer Service, Marketing, Operations, Logistics, and Human Resources.

Project Management

Customer Service

Marketing

Operations

Logistics

Human Resources

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Intermediate

Education

Sep 2016 - Jul 2019

Training as an Event Management Clerk (IHK) · Event Management Clerk

Sep 2007 - Jun 2015

Schyren-Gymnasium Pfaffenhofen

General University Entrance Qualification · Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certificate Course in Event Management

Studieninstitut für Kommunikation GmbH

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Professional Services 8.5 y

Avg length 1 y 7 m

Longest experience 6 y 10 m

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance Event Manager, Project Manager, Head of Events at Munich Location

Main industries Professional Services, Food and Beverage, Automotive

Main business areas Project Management, Customer Service, Marketing

Qualifications

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

July 2025

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Where is Lena based?

Lena is based in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, Germany.

What languages does Lena speak?

Lena speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Lena have?

Lena has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Lena has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Lena may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Lena be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Lena would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Event Manager, Project Manager, Head of Events at Munich Location.

What is Lena's latest experience?

Lena's most recent position is Freelance Event Manager at LS Experience.

What companies has Lena worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Lena has worked for LS Experience, METZLER VATER live GmbH, teamazing GmbH, and EXCITEAM GmbH.

Which industries is Lena most experienced in?

Lena is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Food and Beverage, and Automotive. Lena also has some experience in Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas is Lena most experienced in?

Lena is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Customer Service, and Marketing. Lena also has some experience in Operations, Logistics, and Accounting.

Which industries has Lena worked in recently?

Lena has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Automotive, and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas has Lena worked in recently?

Lena has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Operations, and Project Management.

What is Lena's education?

Lena attended education in Event Management Clerk.

Does Lena have any certificates?

Lena has 1 certificate: Certificate Course in Event Management.

What is the availability of Lena?

Lena is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Lena?

Lena's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.