ABOUT // RESUME

Hey! I'm Chris, a creative soul deeply into fashion, lifestyle, and media. I live for turning cool ideas into real projects, and I believe it's the people who make things happen.

Networking is my thing – I love the magic that comes from diverse talents connecting. In conversations, I'm a mix of eloquence and humor, always making sure everyone's having a good time.

Beyond work, I'm all about values. Inclusion and diversity are my daily drivers, not just something I preach.

Currently on the hunt for exciting gigs in photography, design, speaking, and project management. This space is not just a portfolio; it's a dynamic journal of my experiences, growth, and occasional adventures. Interested in collaborating or just want to chat? Let’s make it happen!

PROFESSIONAL CAREER

  • 08/2022 – today

    • Photo and video (fashion, artists, concerts, social media, creative, commercial)

    • Design of advertising materials (posters, flyers, postcards)

    • Corporate Design (logo design)

    • Art education at the Kunstmuseum Celle (conception and realisation of workshops, lectures)

    • Speaker on Diversity and Inclusion

  • 04/2024 – 02/2025

    we are village | queer matters gGmbH

    • Led the planning and execution of all we are village | queer matters events and projects, ensuring seamless coordination with the management and project team.

    • Developed and implemented a strategic roadmap, optimizing workflows and enhancing project efficiency.

    • Managed and guided the team, improving internal processes, communication, and collaboration across event coordination, customer care, and community engagement.

    • Ensured compliance with funding requirements, successfully handling documentation and reporting in cooperation with administrative staff.

    • Built and maintained strong stakeholder relationships across civil society, academia, politics, and business, strengthening project impact.

    • Streamlined recruitment and onboarding processes, fostering a high-performing and well-integrated team.

  • Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg, Germany

    01/2023 – 09/2024

    for Third-party funded project participate@UOL, Faculty III

    • Conception and realisation of workshops (social media, video/image editing, presentations, technical onboarding)

    • Contribute to designing and implementing impactful workshops for teaching staff in hybrid and digital settings

    • Media Consultation counselling service

    04/2020 – 09/2023

    for Institute of Material Culture, Faculty III, Chair of Cultural History of European Textiles, Institute Director

    • Manage institute's social media presence, ensuring growth in followers and engagement

    • (Technical) event support and effective troubleshooting

    • Excel in proofreading and translation of scientific articles

    • Tutor for the module "Perspectives on the Exploration of Material Culture", focus on scientific work

    • Calendar and e-mail administration

    • Assist in administrative responsibilities for internal quality control processes

    05/2020 – 12/2021

    for Third-party funded project Quality Plus Digital Literacy at the Location Material Culture

    • Pivotal role in establishing digital teaching during the early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic as a media tutor

    • Manage correspondence with guest lecturers, handling recording and post-production for lecture series

    10/2021 – 12/2022

    for Institute for Art and Visual Culture, Chair of Theory and History of Contemporary Media, Institute Director

    • Support in the planning and realisation of courses

    • Efficiently handle literature procurement and management

  • 04/2014 – 02/2019

    The Langham, London, United Kingdom

    Club Lounge & Butler Services

    • Overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the department (Reception, Concierge, Guest Services, Food and Beverage, Housekeeping, Butler)

    • Achieving a 5-star rating from the Forbes Travel Guide by achieving 100% in the mystery audit

    • Implementation and optimisation of onboarding and training programme

    • Increase in guest satisfaction (KPI) through training and optimisation of complaint management

    • Training of opening teams for planned club lounges worldwide

    • Nomination for Extra Mile Award The Caterer's Hotel Cateys 2017

  • 08/2013 – 04/2014

    National Pen, Dundalk, Ireland

    Sales and Customer Service

  • 10/2010 – 06/2013

    Althoff Hotel Fürstenhof, Celle, Germany

    Apprenticeship at Reception, Reservation, Sales & Marketing, Housekeeping, Banqueting/Events, Restaurant Service

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Focus Social Media

    01/2024 – 04/2024

    Social Media Akademie, Germany

    Certified by the State Central Office for Distance Learning

  • Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership

    01/2017 – 06/2018

    City & Guilds of London Institute, United Kingdom

    Level 3 NVQ

ACADEMIC & SCHOOL EDUCATION

  • 10/2019 – 09/2013

    Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg

    Art and Media, Material Culture of Textiles

    Bachelor of Arts

    Ø 1,33

    Thesis Title:

    QUEERING THE FRAME

    An Exploration of Aesthetic Ambiguity and In_Visibility as Queer(ing) Stylistic Devices in Recent Fashion Photography

  • 10/2010 – 06/2013

    Albrecht Thaer School BBS IV, Celle

    Vocational College during Apprenticeship

    Distinction DeHoGa & IHK

    Ø 1,0

  • 08/2002 – 06/2010

    Kaiserin-Auguste-Viktoria-Gymnasium Celle

    Musical-artistic Profile