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Benjamin (舒家旻) Schoelzel
Founder
Experience
Jan 2021 - Present
5 years 2 monthsBerlin, Germany
Founder
Samana
- Founded a transpersonal psychology platform; 200+ users
- Managed a team of up to 10 volunteers
- Led strategy, product development, organic & paid marketing, operations, and design
Oct 2019 - Dec 2020
1 year 3 monthsBerlin, Germany
Head of Operations
Joblift
- Managed operations & analytics team re. operations, analytics, and strategic initiatives
- Generated +€240,000 profits p.a. (+100% rel. to baseline) by optimizing revenue and margin drivers
- Reduced operating costs by -€420,000 p.a. (-40% rel. to baseline) by streamlining costs without quality loss including optimization of existing tools setup and processes
May 2019 - Aug 2019
4 monthsBerlin, Germany
Head Teacher
iXperience / The University of Virginia
- Developed and led summer course with up to 25 students; guided two teaching assistants
Oct 2018 - Jun 2019
9 monthsHamburg, Germany
Project Leader and Trainer
TTE Strategy
- Developed three-year strategy including implementation guidance for international manufacturer
- Led team of two on the overhaul of the customer service function and processes of US manufacturer
- Developed and held trainings and workshops on teambuilding and consulting skills
Oct 2016 - Aug 2018
1 year 11 monthsBerlin, Germany
Associate
Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
- Developed organizational blueprint for sales and marketing unit of international Telco firm
- Developed scenario-based PnL for PMI of two international financial institutions
- Designed digital platform for mid-sized German bank
- Conducted commercial due diligence for European bank: location setup and capital market implications
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Healthcare (5 years), Banking and Finance (2 years), Telecommunication (2 years), Information Technology (1 year), Education (0.5 years), and Manufacturing (0.5 years).
Healthcare
Banking and Finance
Telecommunication
Information Technology
Education
Manufacturing
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Marketing (7 years), Strategy (7 years), Operations (6.5 years), Product Development (5 years), Finance (2 years), and Information Technology (2 years).
Marketing
Strategy
Operations
Product Development
Finance
Information Technology
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Sep 2013 - Jul 2015
Tsinghua University
Master of Laws in Political Science · Political Science · Beijing, China · A (93/100; top 5% of graduating class)
Aug 2011 - May 2012
University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Business Administration · Business Administration · Hong Kong · GPA: 3.9/4.3 (top 5% of graduating class)
Oct 2010 - Jul 2013
University of York
Bachelor of Arts, Management · Management · York, United Kingdom · First-class honours (73%; top 5% of graduating class)
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Where is Benjamin based?
Benjamin is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
What languages does Benjamin speak?
Benjamin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
How many years of experience does Benjamin have?
Benjamin has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Benjamin has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Benjamin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Benjamin be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Benjamin would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder, Head of Operations, Head Teacher.
What is Benjamin's latest experience?
Benjamin's most recent position is Founder at Samana.
What companies has Benjamin worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Benjamin has worked for Samana.
Which industries is Benjamin most experienced in?
Benjamin is most experienced in industries like Healthcare, Banking and Finance, and Telecommunication. Benjamin also has some experience in Information Technology (IT), Manufacturing, and Education.
Which business areas is Benjamin most experienced in?
Benjamin is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Marketing, and Operations. Benjamin also has some experience in Product Development, Finance, and Information Technology (IT).
Which industries has Benjamin worked in recently?
Benjamin has recently worked in industries like Healthcare.
Which business areas has Benjamin worked in recently?
Benjamin has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Operations, and Product Development.
What is Benjamin's education?
Benjamin holds a Master in Political Science from Tsinghua University, a Bachelor in Business Administration from University of Hong Kong and a Bachelor in Management from University of York.
What is the availability of Benjamin?
Benjamin is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
What is the rate of Benjamin?
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