Til Ploog-Merchandising & Event Operations
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Merchandising & Event Operations
Freelancer
- Concept development, planning, management, and execution of all merchandising activities for large events
- Projects: Harder Horror Night, Hardshift Festival, Contact Festival, and Ikarus Festival
Production Department Staff – Merchandising & Catering Coordination
Permanent Entertainment GmbH
- Concept development, planning, management, and execution of all merchandising activities for large events
- Selection, contractual management, and scheduling of external catering partners, including integration into setup and site layouts, as well as on-site operational coordination
- Support in general production tasks such as setup planning, scheduling, and floor planning, as well as coordination with trades, service providers, and authorities
- Contribution to further development of individual event areas
- Project-based takeover of production management for events with up to 20,000 guests, including scheduling and deployment planning, coordination of all trades on site, and liaison with authorities
Intern & Working Student
Permanent Entertainment GmbH
- Cross-department internship with insights into production, marketing, booking, and catering
- Took on first responsibilities in merchandising as well as in planning and coordination of food services
Fashion and Sneaker Retail
Self-Employed in E-Commerce
- Independently built and operated an e-commerce business in the fashion and sneaker segment
- Sourcing, price analysis, marketing, and full management of sales, shipping, payment processes, and accounting
Industry Experience
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Experienced in Fashion, Retail, and Media and Entertainment.
Business Area Experience
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Experienced in Marketing, Procurement, Sales, Operations, Production, and Project Management.
Summary
Graduate in Fashion Management with hands-on experience in event operations, event production, merchandising, and project management. In my freelance work, I am responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing merchandise projects for large events – from aligning with partners and design teams to pricing and assortment planning and operational execution. I also have experience in planning and running festivals and large events, and have been involved in organizing, coordinating, and technically implementing various event formats. This profile is further strengthened by experience in e-commerce and a solid understanding of brands, target audiences, and business processes. I am open to challenges in event, festival, fashion, and project environments and bring both operational and organizational experience.
Skills
Project Management, Event Operations, Event Management, Merchandising, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Coordination, E-Commerce, Market Analysis, Budget Planning, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Word, Canva
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Education
Macromedia University
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Management · Fashion Management · Hamburg, Germany
Business High School, Rendsburg Vocational Training Center
General University Entrance Qualification, qualified as state-certified commercial assistant · Business High School · Rendsburg, Germany
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KMK Foreign Language Certificate
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