Bari Baykal - Film

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Oct 2023 - Present

1 year 10 months

Los Angeles, United States

Film

May 2023 - Oct 2023

6 months

Berlin, Germany

Senior PM / Executive Producer

Freelance / Fraser GmbH (Advertising Agency)

Managed the 25-year automotive anniversary celebration, overseeing the creation of a 272-page book and content using Scrum for the IAA event in Munich.
Coordinated, managed, and produced with a 17-member team, including freelancers, completing projects within three months.

Apr 2022 - Aug 2023

1 year 5 months

Munich, Germany

Head of Production

Flavor3d (CGI & 3D for Automotive Brands)

Supervised and coached a team of 5 PMs and Producers, ensuring smooth daily CGI and 3D production for the automotive industry.
Managed end-to-end production from bidding and presentations to tracking and invoicing, streamlining workflow.
Strategically handled resource planning for optimized project delivery.
Built strong client relationships through clear communication and effective management.
Provided coaching in Scrum and Kanban methods.

Aug 2021 - Jan 2022

6 months

Berlin, Germany

Senior PM

IBMix

Led IT projects in health, insurance, and banking, coordinating video and photo productions including post-production.
Handled pitching, budgeting, tracking, resource planning, freelancer recruitment, and procurement.
Negotiated with agencies, managed casting and auditions, and assembled creative teams for clients like Gesamtverband der Versicherer, Bundesagentur für Arbeit, Bundesknappschaft Bahn-See/Minijob Zentrale, Zurich/Swiss Airport, Deutsche Rentenversicherung, and Barmer.
Worked on UX/UI design, PHP, Typo3, Java, SQL, and AI.

Aug 2021 - Jan 2022

6 months

Berlin, Germany

Senior PM & Producer

Try No Agency (Ads. Agency)

Expertly coordinated and planned TVC and video productions with a focus on quality.
Worked in account management to build strong client relationships and meet their budget expectations.
Skilled in casting, agency negotiations, freelancer hiring, and post-production oversight.
Specialized in 3D animation and VFX supervision.
Managed contracts, invoicing, buyouts, and media planning.
Notable projects include HP – Plus Dental, FC Bayern München, Strato, Mc Makler, Vaillant, Growney, and Mercedes-Benz.

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

2 years

Berlin, Germany

Senior PM / Executive Producer

C41 Production

Led live streaming teams during the pandemic.
Oversaw a new media planning and buying agency.
Introduced a new corporate design.
Secured high-profile clients like BMW, Maersk Line, and SunExpress Airlines, boosting gross revenue significantly within six months.

Jan 2018 - Dec 2020

3 years

Berlin, Germany

Head of Multimedia Productions / PM

Bombardier Transportation

Directed strategic TV and social media ad campaigns across Europe to expand brand reach.
Managed trade fairs and conferences to strengthen company presence.
Built and ran internal and external live streams smoothly.
Created PR presentations for new projects, including graphics, photos, and videos.
Led external communications, managing videographers and graphic designer freelancers, and collaborated with UX designers to improve website content.
Served as technical manager and supervisor for global trade fairs.
Bombardier, founded in 1907, is a Canadian company that grew into a leading train and private jet maker with over 63,000 employees.

Jan 2017 - Present

8 years 7 months

London, United Kingdom

Independent Certified Expert

Sony Europe

Conducted rigorous testing on new professional video cameras.
Gave feedback to engineers on software and mechanical features for Sony’s next professional cameras.
Acted as consultant and expert at over 80 events across Europe.

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

2 years

London, United Kingdom

Event & Affiliate Marketing Manager

Sony Europe - Pro AV

Designed complete online and offline marketing strategies.
Organized and spoke at seminars and workshops.
Ran social media campaigns.
Hosted live streams and managed YouTube presentations.
Advised on trade fairs like ISE and IBC.

Jan 2013 - Dec 2017

5 years

London, United Kingdom

Head of Visual Arts / Account Manager

Crena Works (Digital Marketing Agency)

Led a team of 8 full-time creatives while managing accounts, CRM, and procurement.
Developed strategies to exceed client targets, working closely with account management to define project scope.
Project lead for visuals, web design, and apps.
Worked with TYPO3, WordPress, HTML, Java.
Managed SEO, Google Ads, and social media ads.
Ran campaigns for clients like Lindt, Beck’s, Grohe, Bayer, Nike, BMW, Jeep, Maersk Line, Land Rover, Burberry, HSBC, Barclays, Shell, and Total.

Jan 2010 - Dec 2013

4 years

London, United Kingdom

Content Producer

MAAD Ads.Agency

Videographer and photographer for print campaigns, corporate videos, and interviews.

Jan 2005 - Dec 2010

6 years

Videographer-Photographer

Freelance

Jan 2001 - Dec 2004

4 years

Los Angeles, United States

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UCLA - University California of Los Angeles

Summary

Accomplished international Project Manager and Producer with a proven track record of leading over a hundred campaigns and projects for top global brands.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Latin

Advanced

Education

Oct 2001 - Jun 2004