Carina Cullmann - Time out for further training and change of residence

Q: Where is Carina based?

Carina is based in Beckingen, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Carina speak?

Carina speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), French (Elementary), Italian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Carina have?

Carina has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Carina has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months . Note that Carina may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Carina's latest experience?

Carina's most recent position is Time out for further training and change of residence .

Q: What companies has Carina worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Carina has worked for EP Equipment Germany GmbH and Guess Deutschland GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Carina most experienced in?

Carina is most experienced in industries like Fashion and Apparel , Retail , and Professional Services . Carina also has some experience in Sport and Recreation , Transportation and Logistics , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Carina most experienced in?

Carina is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR) , Marketing , and Sales . Carina also has some experience in Operations , Customer Service , and Procurement and Purchasing .

Q: Which industries has Carina worked in recently?

Carina has recently worked in industries like Fashion and Apparel , Retail , and Transportation and Logistics .

Q: Which business areas has Carina worked in recently?

Carina has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR) .

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Beckingen, Germany

Experience

Apr 2025 - Present

1 year

Time out for further training and change of residence

Aug 2024 - Mar 2025

8 months

Germany

Head of HR Europe

EP Equipment Germany GmbH

Development and implementation of HR strategies for the European market
Introduction and implementation of the HR software Personio
Development and management of recruiting, onboarding and employer branding processes
Advising management and executives on labor and social law issues
Ensuring compliance with European labor laws and guidelines
Implementation of benefits and company pensions (e.g. become1, DYNO)
Support in setting up the headquarters in Cologne
Introduction of digital HR processes and automations
Responsibility for HR support of change processes

Dec 2021 - Jul 2024

2 years 8 months

Germany

HR Director DACH

Guess Deutschland GmbH

Strategic and operational responsibility for all HR topics in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Management of a team of 9 HR employees, support of approx. 700 employees (Retail, Wholesale & Corporate)
Introduction of an applicant management tool and a European career site in cooperation with the European HQ
Expansion of benefits (including remote work, pension program, retention program)
Expansion of the HR team from 3 to 9 employees
Budget responsibility of approx. EUR 25 million
Advising the management on labour law, organisational and strategic issues

Oct 2018 - Nov 2021

3 years 2 months

Germany

Head of HR (Germany & Austria)

Guess Deutschland GmbH

Management of an HR team of 4 employees, support of approx. 480 employees in Germany and Austria
Digitization of personnel files and processes
Introduction of ATOSS time recording and payroll changeover from ADP to SD Worx
Management of short-time work, hygiene concepts and employee communication during the COVID-19 pandemic
Implementation of HR standards and processes for the region

Jun 2017 - Sep 2018

1 year 4 months

Germany

HR Assistant / Payroll Specialist (Parental Cover)

Guess Deutschland GmbH

Support in the day-to-day business of the HR department
Independent processing of payroll and HR administration
Collaboration in the support of managers and employees

Jul 2016 - Jun 2017

1 year

Germany

Location Manager

Tinker Germany GmbH

Establishment and management of a team of 10
Joint responsibility for the establishment and further development of the locations in the DACH region
Monitoring and analysis of site-specific key figures
Responsibility for applicant management and the entire recruitment process at the Düsseldorf location
Planning of employee capacities and resource management
Preparation of employee data for payroll accounting
Recording and maintenance of personnel master data, time and payroll data
Continuously optimize and ensure compliance of business processes
Partner acquisition and management
Support of the marketing department

Mar 2016 - Jun 2016

4 months

Germany

Store Manager

Mango GmbH

Responsibility for 20 employees in 3 departments, 900 m² sales area

Feb 2015 - Mar 2016

1 year 2 months

Germany

Deputy Store Manager

LPP GmbH (Reserved)

Responsibility for 45 employees in 3 departments, 2400 m² sales area

Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

5 months

Germany

Internship Purchasing Women's Fashion

Frontline GmbH

Oct 2012 - Sep 2013

1 year

Germany

Fitness Trainer (part-time)

McFit GmbH

Dec 2010 - Jul 2014

3 years 8 months

Germany

Working Student E-Commerce

Textilwelt Internet GmbH

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Fashion (11 years), Retail (7.5 years), Professional Services (1 year), Sport (1 year), Transportation (0.5 years), and Manufacturing (0.5 years).

Fashion

Retail

Professional Services

Sport

Transportation

Manufacturing

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Human Resources (10 years), Marketing (4.5 years), Sales (4 years), Operations (2.5 years), Customer Service (1 year), and Procurement (0.5 years).

Human Resources

Marketing

Sales

Operations

Customer Service

Procurement

Summary

Experienced HR professional with over 10 years of professional experience in fashion retail, e-commerce and international human resources management. Specialized in digital HR transformation, AI-supported HR processes, recruiting, payroll, change management and building scalable HR structures. Success in the introduction of HR software, benefits programs, talent management and compliance with employment law.

Skills

Personio
Workable
Ms Office (Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Teams, Sharepoint, Forms, Bookings)
Haufe Zeugnis-tool
Peoplesoft (Oracle)
Atoss
Argos
Notion
Make
Power Automate
Zendesk (Ticket-system)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

French

Elementary

Italian

Elementary

Education

May 2025 - Nov 2025

ENEB Barcelona

Master in Digital Business · Digital Business · Barcelona, Spain

Oct 2010 - Jul 2014

Hochschule Niederrhein

Bachelor of Science, Textile & Clothing Management · Textile & Clothing Management · Mönchengladbach, Germany · good

Oct 2006 - Jun 2009

Albert-Schweitzer-Gymnasium Dillingen/Saar

General university entrance qualification · General university entrance qualification · Dillingen, Germany · good

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Digital HR Transformation

AIHR Academy

AI Consultant

Gründer.de

AI For HR

AIHR Academy

German Labor Law

Niederrhein University Of Applied Sciences, Krefeld

Fitness Trainer B-License

DFAV

Instructor Aptitude

IHK

Profile

Created

December 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Carina based?

Carina is based in Beckingen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Carina speak?

Carina speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), French (Elementary), Italian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Carina have?

Carina has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Carina has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Carina may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Carina be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Carina would be well-suited for roles such as: Time out for further training and change of residence, Head of HR Europe, HR Director DACH.

What is Carina's latest experience?

Carina's most recent position is Time out for further training and change of residence.

What companies has Carina worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Carina has worked for EP Equipment Germany GmbH and Guess Deutschland GmbH.

Which industries is Carina most experienced in?

Carina is most experienced in industries like Fashion and Apparel, Retail, and Professional Services. Carina also has some experience in Sport and Recreation, Transportation and Logistics, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Carina most experienced in?

Carina is most experienced in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Marketing, and Sales. Carina also has some experience in Operations, Customer Service, and Procurement and Purchasing.

Which industries has Carina worked in recently?

Carina has recently worked in industries like Fashion and Apparel, Retail, and Transportation and Logistics.

Which business areas has Carina worked in recently?

Carina has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR).

What is Carina's education?

Carina holds a Master in Digital Business from ENEB Barcelona and a Bachelor in Textile & Clothing Management from Hochschule Niederrhein.

Does Carina have any certificates?

Carina has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Digital HR Transformation, AI Consultant, and AI For HR.

What is the availability of Carina?

Carina is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Carina?

Carina's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.