Oliver (Christoph) Paul
ISO-certified Consultant for Sustainable Events | Strategy, Execution, Impact
Experience
Freelance Event Project Lead (Onsite/Production)
Freelance Event Project Lead
- End-to-end project management and onsite execution: planning, setup, live operation, closing
- Management of vendors and stakeholders (agency, venue, technical/streaming, catering, stand construction, staff, decor)
- Process and resource planning including interface management between disciplines; quality and safety focus (HACCP/EHS)
- Depending on the project: Sustainability Lead (ISO 20121/ESG) and/or Hospitality/Catering Lead
Managing Partner
K&K Events Potsdam / Fine & Functional GmbH
- Founded, built, and managed a catering and event company with multiple locations; led up to 55 employees
- Planned and executed various corporate and public events, including onsite coordination, staffing, and quality control
- Managed multi-site operations (production, front-of-house, service, logistics) and ensured consistent service and food quality
- Responsible for key metrics (revenue, food cost, labor cost) and improved efficiency through process optimization
- Implemented and enhanced HACCP and hygiene standards; provided training and leadership culture
Branch Manager North and East Germany
Käfer Partyservice
- Operational and commercial management of the regional branch; led about 60 employees
- Planned and executed high-end catering and hospitality, including onsite support and client interaction
- Ensured HACCP and internal quality, hygiene, and safety standards across locations
- Responsible for results and efficiency (revenue, goods and personnel costs)
F&B Management / Sommelier / Restaurant Management
Kempinski Hotels
- Managed restaurant and bar operations: staff planning, service coordination, guest relations
- Supported banquets, conferences, and high-profile events (front-of-house)
- Trained and coached service teams; sommelier duties: wine list, beverage concepts, upselling
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Experienced in Food and Beverage, Tourism, and Professional Services.
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Experienced in Operations, Quality Assurance, Logistics, Customer Service, Product Development, and Procurement.
Summary
Freelance Event Project Lead with a focus on onsite/production: setup, flow management, live troubleshooting, vendor management, and closing - primarily in DACH/Europe. Depending on the project, I also take on sustainability (ISO 20121/ESG) and hospitality/catering operations. Experience with budgets in the mid six-figure range and in complex live environments with multiple disciplines, tight timings, and high expectations.
Skills
Full-time Available, Deployable At Short Notice; High Willingness To Travel (Dach/europe, Project-dependent International)
Since 2020: Up To 20 Productions Per Year On Average (National & International)
Budget Responsibility: Mid Six-figure Range (Project-dependent)
Event Types: Brand Experience, Trade Show, Congress, Public, Vip, Sports, Roadshow
Roles (Modular): Onsite Lead/coordinator, Project/production Lead, Sustainability Lead (Iso 20121), Hospitality/catering Lead
Onsite Event Operations: Setup/breakdown, Check-in, Event And Guest Flow Management, Run-of-show Support, Troubleshooting
Project/production: Scope, Timeline And Resource Planning, Interface Management, Reporting
Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Agencies, Venues, Authorities/partners, Suppliers, Crews, Internal Teams
Hospitality & Catering: Concepts, Partner Coordination, Logistics, Service Quality, Product Development
Sustainability & Compliance: Iso 20121/iso 14001, Esg/csr Deliverables, Waste/cleaning, Haccp/ehs
Ms Office
Trello
Datev
Sap Hcm
Micros Fidelio
Lecturer For Event Management (Ihk)
Member Of The Potsdam Junior Chamber
Member Of The Ihk Examination Board
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Education
IHK
Certified Restaurant Specialist · Restaurant Specialist · Final grade "very good"
Certifications & licenses
ISO 14001
ISO 20121
Professional Congress Organizer
IHK
Certified Restaurant Specialist
IHK
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