Björn B.

Advertising Manager & Graphic Designer

Münster, Germany

Experience

Jan 2021 - Jun 2025
4 years 6 months

Advertising Manager & Graphic Designer

Freelance

Working with my own clients and ad agencies.

Revising annual catalogs, program booklets, and new product brochures for a supplier of medical aids in the orthopedics field. 160–180 pages in three languages. Preparing files for the printer.

Apr 2020 - Sep 2020
6 months
Böttstein, Switzerland

Head of Graphics & Marketing

Team Wendolina GmbH

Swiss market leader in kids' events and animation. From small groups to nationwide large events (e.g., ZüriFest or Swiss Formula E-Prix). Also specialized in shopping mall events. There was an urgent need for professionally designed promotional materials, a web presence, and social media activities.

  • Optimized and expanded all CI/CD elements
  • Developed presentation and sales materials
  • Created and maintained all social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok), SEA, and email marketing
  • Designed and launched the online kids' channel «wendolina.tv» as an event alternative during the COVID-19 lockdown
Jan 2019 - Sep 2019
9 months
Zürich, Switzerland

Project Manager / Head of Magazine

Globus AG

The customer magazine «Savoir Vivre» for Globus AG was published ten times a year in German, English, and French. Each issue had an overarching theme, and products from all categories were selected and featured.

  • Directed production and distribution of the customer magazine
  • Led various packaging projects (e.g., shopping bags)
  • Collaborated with internal teams such as social media, events, and POS
  • Optimized customer targeting and product selection for the magazine
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018
2 years
Munich, Germany

Business Dev. Manager / Client Partner

Translation Probst AG (now Acolad AG) / ITS München GmbH

Translation company based in Winterthur and Munich, with a parent company in Paris. Providing language services in various fields for print products, transcreation, and interpreting.

  • Acquired new clients and supported existing ones
  • Executed marketing and advertising initiatives, including for the parent company in Paris
  • Planned and managed trade show appearances and events
Oct 2011 - Feb 2016
4 years 5 months
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Freelance

Among other projects, on a contract basis for Diebold AG (ATMs).

Jan 2009 - Jun 2011
2 years 6 months
Weinfelden, Switzerland

Advertising Team Lead

Thurgauer Kantonalbank

Responsible for the advertising area in the marketing department. Full range of advertising planning and material creation, including window displays and events.

  • Participated in creating advertising concepts and annual campaigns
  • Initiated, built, and managed social media advertising campaigns
  • Managed the advertising budget and provided marketing support for 30 branches
  • Contributed to TKB rebranding
Jun 2006 - Aug 2008
2 years 3 months
Zürich, Switzerland

Corporate Designer / Project Manager

Credit Suisse

Marketing department in the Asset Management area for all product promotions and event planning for major clients.

  • Planned, led the editorial team, organized and redesigned the CS investor publication “Trends”
  • Conceptualized, created, and produced marketing sheets, product and event brochures
  • Developed and helped implement the new CS branding

Summary

Ambitious advertising professional with a solid design background

For several months, deepening theoretical knowledge in digital marketing and innovations like AI, AR, VR, digital signage, and digital transformation.

Familiar with structures from small to large businesses. Quick to adapt and excited about new fields of work. Empathetic and helpful personality with great potential, team spirit, and strong character.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Advanced

Education

Oct 2000 - Jun 2003
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Communication Design Print/Non-Print · Konstanz, Germany

Certifications & licenses

CAS Digital Transformation Specialist

FHNW University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland

Online Marketing

Google Digital Workshop

Digital Skills – Digital Marketing

Accenture

Communications Planner

St. Gallen

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