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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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08/2013 – 04/2014
National Pen, Dundalk, Ireland
Sales and Customer Service
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10/2010 – 06/2013
Althoff Hotel Fürstenhof, Celle, Germany
Apprenticeship at Reception, Reservation, Sales & Marketing, Housekeeping, Banqueting/Events, Restaurant Service
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Focus Social Media
01/2024 – 04/2024
Social Media Akademie, Germany
Certified by the State Central Office for Distance Learning
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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
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10/2019 – 09/2013
Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg
Art and Media, Material Culture of Textiles
Bachelor of Arts
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Thesis Title:
QUEERING THE FRAME
An Exploration of Aesthetic Ambiguity and In_Visibility as Queer(ing) Stylistic Devices in Recent Fashion Photography
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10/2010 – 06/2013
Albrecht Thaer School BBS IV, Celle
Vocational College during Apprenticeship
Distinction DeHoGa & IHK
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08/2002 – 06/2010
Kaiserin-Auguste-Viktoria-Gymnasium Celle
Musical-artistic Profile