Markus N.-Head of Operations
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Head of Operations
Foundry
Young and aspiring agency, building everything from scratch.
My ability to relate to people from all walks of life is my strongest trait. Combined with an optimistic view, open mind, attention to detail, quick-wittedness and resourcefulness.
Close team collaboration with operations and management partners made it possible to overcome challenging and transformational times.
Passionately growing and evolving the company and succeeding to create amazing outcome and value for our client partners.
I value mindset over skillset and strongly believe in the power of connection, inspiration and teamwork to create outstanding outcome.
Clients: Planted AG, Lime Micromobility, Volkswagen AG, Galderma AG, KACHAVA, Flaconi GmbH, Tele Columbus AG, Bumble, SWISS International Air Lines, Amnesty International
Account Director
Foundry
“There is no no. There is only the question, how can we make it work within the givens?”
Beside successfully winning new client partners, creating outstanding experiences and strong campaigns together with the team and stakeholders, I grew as a leader.
Marketing & Sales
EGO Movement
- Project management, development operations, sales and opening of the EGO Movement brand store in Bikini Berlin.
Senior Project Manager & Assistant to the Management
Golden Section Graphics GmbH
Helped the team to create satisfying results for clients.
Deeply understood and managed the approach of infographics and contributed from project management to research and connection to stakeholders and partners.
Clients: Mercedes-Benz AG, Deutsche Bahn AG, Tagesspiegel, Deutsche Bank AG, Berlin Tourismus & Kongress GmbH, Ergo Versicherungsgruppe AG
Senior Client Service Manager
MIKS GmbH
Steered projects across stakeholders.
Performed client service and acquisition across sectors, including account management and prioritisation.
Learned and dived rapidly into new branches to understand and anticipate unique challenges and align client needs with agency services.
Established contacts and relations that led to new business over years.
Clients: Axel Springer AG, Bombardier Transportation GmbH, Hermes Transport Logistics GmbH, Falken Tyre Europe GmbH, Veolia Environnement S.A.
(Junior) Account Manager
Scholz & Friends Hamburg/Düsseldorf GmbH
Learned from the best in an established, professional environment while working for A+ brands, setting the roots for my professional growth.
As Account Manager in the global OPC team for Opel with over 30 markets and several international brand and product activities, I contributed to the goal of the brand’s turnaround and gained lasting skills and knowledge.
Clients: Adam Opel AG (international), Vodafone GmbH, GARDENA GmbH, Bosch Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH
Apprentice Merchant Marketing Communication
Scholz & Friends Hamburg GmbH
Always curious for new experiences, I was thrilled to take the opportunity to be a part of the newly founded agency, stepping into a new role without hesitation and a Pippi Langstrumpf approach – “I never tried it before, so it’s certainly well.”
Built and managed a brand store and served as sales and agency partner for the first client of Foundry. With a pioneering approach, the team and I made EGO Movement become one of the fastest growing e-Bike brands in Europe.
Industry experience
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Experienced in Advertising, Automotive, Manufacturing, Telecommunication, Media and Entertainment, and Transportation.
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Experienced in Marketing, Sales, Operations, Project Management, and Research and Development.
Summary
Outcome follows activity.
I’m a brand-focused, solutions- and results driven creative agency marketer with 15+ years experience in marketing communications and strategy, account, project and client management as well as hands-on leadership within a variety of industries, including automotive, telecommunication, FMCG, technology and beauty.
My ability to relate to people from all walks of life is my strongest trait. Combined with an optimistic view, open mind, attention to detail, quick-wittedness and resourcefulness.
I value mindset over skillset and strongly believe the power of connection, inspiration and teamwork to create outstanding outcome.
When I'm not following my profession, you'll probably find me intensively practicing my bass trombone, up in the air exploring landscapes with my paraglider or together with my family.
Skills
Soft – Constantly Evolving
- Leadership Within Multidisciplinary Setups
- Agility & Flexibility
- Integrity & Persistence
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Hard – Always Room For Improvement
- Project Steering Across Stakeholders
- Account Management & Prioritisation
- Creative Management
- Business Know How & Understanding
Tech
- General Tech Affinity
- Powerpoint/Keynote
- Ms Office & Teams
- Adobe & Photoshop
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Education
FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics & Management
B. Sc., extra-occupational studies (w/o final examination) · Business Administration & Business Psychology · Berlin, Germany
Scholz & Friends Hamburg GmbH
Apprenticeship, graduated June ’09 (Media School Hamburg Wandsbek) · Merchant Marketing Communication · Hamburg, Germany
Master's degree · German Studies / Religious Studies · Leipzig, Germany
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Markus is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Markus speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Markus has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Markus has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months. Note that Markus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Markus would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Operations, Account Director, Marketing & Sales.
Markus's most recent position is Head of Operations at Foundry.
In recent years, Markus has worked for Foundry.
Markus is most experienced in industries like Advertising, Automotive, and Manufacturing. Markus also has some experience in Telecommunication, Media and Entertainment, and Transportation.
Markus is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Sales, and Operations. Markus also has some experience in Project Management and Research and Development.
Markus has recently worked in industries like Advertising.
Markus has recently worked in business areas like Operations.
Markus holds a Master in German Studies / Religious Studies, a Bachelor in Business Administration & Business Psychology from FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics & Management and a Bachelor in Merchant Marketing Communication from Scholz & Friends Hamburg GmbH.
The availability of Markus needs to be confirmed.
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