Christopher Besser - Crew Development & Communications Manager

Q: Where is Christopher based?

Christopher is based in Hann. Münden, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Christopher speak?

Christopher speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Christopher have?

Christopher has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Christopher has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months . Note that Christopher may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Christopher's latest experience?

Christopher's most recent position is Crew Development & Communications Manager at SEACHEFS (MEIN SCHIFF 4) .

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

In recent years, Christopher has worked for SEACHEFS (MEIN SCHIFF 4) , Media Markt Saturn Technology GmbH , Meta System GmbH , and Freelance .

Q: Which industries is Christopher most experienced in?

Christopher is most experienced in industries like Tourism and Hospitality , Education , and Banking and Finance . Christopher also has some experience in Construction , Information Technology (IT) , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Christopher most experienced in?

Christopher is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Human Resources (HR) , and Operations . Christopher also has some experience in Procurement and Purchasing , Information Technology (IT) , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Christopher worked in recently?

Christopher has recently worked in industries like Tourism and Hospitality , Education , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas has Christopher worked in recently?

Christopher has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR) , Project Management , and Information Technology (IT) .

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Hann. Münden, Germany

Experience

Sep 2024 - Feb 2025

6 months

Crew Development & Communications Manager

SEACHEFS (MEIN SCHIFF 4)

Personnel development and career planning for all crew members
Acting as interface between HR Manager on board and the Training & Development team ashore
Planning, organizing and conducting training sessions for the crew on board
Building mutual trust and maintaining transparent communication with crew members on board
Co-responsibility for all activities of the Crew Welfare Committee

Nov 2021 - Jun 2023

1 year 8 months

Scrum Master & Agile Coach

Media Markt Saturn Technology GmbH

Supported multiple dev/ops teams in agile ways of working as coaching on organizational level
Ran experiments to deliver transparency by inspecting capacities and adapting it to predictability
Minimising risks by developing teams to have a stable velocity and deliver valuable increments
Organised and facilitated Scrum events, learning groups and trainings for people development
Introduced and implemented lean flow metrics to Scrum and Kanban Teams

Jul 2021 - Nov 2021

5 months

Scrum Master & Agile Coach

Meta System GmbH

Conducted facilitation of Scrum events like Sprint Planning, Dailies, Reviews and Retrospectives
Living Holacracy as participating on facilitation of Tacticals and Governance Meetings
Co-designed and moderated strategy, culture and organizational development workshops
Worked with Scrumban as experimenting with lean / agile / and teal frameworks
Established OKRs connected with tools like Meta Impact or Evidence-based management
Collaborated with various organisations, such as CARIAD, a Volkswagen Group company

Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

5 months

Outdoor & Activity Guide / Shore Excursion Supervisor

AIDA Cruises

Organized and led a variety of outdoor activities and excursions
Conducted safety briefings and guided guests through adventure activities
Trained and supervised team members by conducting safety training for the high ropes course
Collaborated with local tour providers to ensure high-quality guest experiences
Occasionally incorporated environmental education elements to enhance guest understanding of local nature and ecosystems

Nov 2018 - Present

7 years 4 months

Agile Mindset Enabler, Experiental Trainer & Coach

Freelance

Conducted facilitation of workshops related to agile mindset, frameworks and leadership
Designed training for change management, transformation, empowerment and new work
Supported organisations to implement agile processes and continuously improve
Moderated retrospectives to help teams to inspect and adapt and to become autonomous
Improved processes and coordinated organisational procedures for maximised value delivery
Collaborated with various organisations, such as Frankfurt School of Finance

Sep 2018 - Nov 2018

3 months

Sonthofen, Germany

Temporary B.A. Thesis Cooperation

ICO Oberstdorf GmbH

Project management of team- and personal development trainings (indoor / outdoor)
Co-moderated bottom-up feedback workshops for managers and directors to grow transparency
Implemented change processes by supporting empowerment and agile transformation workshops
Collaborated with various organisations, such as Daimler Benz and WMF

Jun 2016 - Present

9 years 9 months

Experiental Educater, Trainer & Guide (Indoor / Outdoor)

Freelance

Facilitated corporate events
Guided and supported people to get out of their comfort zone and pushed them outside their boundaries (e.g. high ropes course, wild water rafting, expeditions, outdoor workshops)
Conducted team training around communication, feedback and people skills
Designed and executed a VUCA leadership expedition in Romania’s wilderness
Selected companies worked with: FASZINATOUR, INDOTREK, Deloitte, Porsche

Mar 2009 - Feb 2013

4 years

Göttingen, Germany

Project Lead / Stakeholder Management

Huether Objekttueren GmbH

Supervised and guided builders to ensure high quality of work on time and in budget
Oversaw the budget, execution and outcomes of various projects
Led the project road map to ensure delivery of the contracted work on time
Hired subcontractors to ensure the continuity of the workflow benefiting multiple interest groups
Handled multiple projects in parallel across multiple locations within Germany
Managed critical situations and solved complicated problems in a solution-oriented manner

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 Tourism (9.5 years), Education (9.5 years), Banking and Finance (7.5 years), Construction (4 years), Information Technology (2 years), and Retail (1.5 years).

Tourism

Education

Banking and Finance

Construction

Information Technology

Retail

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 Project Management (11.5 years), Human Resources (9.5 years), Operations (4.5 years), Procurement (4 years), Information Technology (1.5 years), and Product Development (1.5 years).

Project Management

Human Resources

Operations

Procurement

Information Technology

Product Development

Skills

Intercultural Competence: Gained Experience By Supporting And Working With People Of Different Cultures In Foreign Countries Within Fast Paced Situation And Adapt Outcomes To Grow Flexibility
Travel & Cultures
Biking & Sports
Nature
Music
Education
Technology
Mindfulness

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Sep 2016 - Mar 2017

Bond University

Semester abroad, Business Statistics; Adventure Tourism; Image & Photography · Gold Coast, Australia · Distinction

Sep 2014 - May 2019

University of Applied Management (HAM)

B.A. Management · Management · Munich, Germany · 1,9

Sep 2007 - Jul 2009

BBS Arnodli School & Isophon Glas

Apprenticeship, Industrial Assistant Manager (IHK) · Industrial Assistant Manager (IHK) · Göttingen, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Agile Coach (PSM, PSPO, PAL, PAL EBM, SPS)

AGIL.BZ

Profile

Created

February 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Christopher based?

Christopher is based in Hann. Münden, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Christopher speak?

Christopher speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Christopher have?

Christopher has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Christopher has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Christopher may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Christopher be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Christopher would be well-suited for roles such as: Crew Development & Communications Manager, Scrum Master & Agile Coach, Outdoor & Activity Guide / Shore Excursion Supervisor.

What is Christopher's latest experience?

Christopher's most recent position is Crew Development & Communications Manager at SEACHEFS (MEIN SCHIFF 4).

What companies has Christopher worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christopher has worked for SEACHEFS (MEIN SCHIFF 4), Media Markt Saturn Technology GmbH, Meta System GmbH, and Freelance.

Which industries is Christopher most experienced in?

Christopher is most experienced in industries like Tourism and Hospitality, Education, and Banking and Finance. Christopher also has some experience in Construction, Information Technology (IT), and Retail.

Which business areas is Christopher most experienced in?

Christopher is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Human Resources (HR), and Operations. Christopher also has some experience in Procurement and Purchasing, Information Technology (IT), and Product Development.

Which industries has Christopher worked in recently?

Christopher has recently worked in industries like Tourism and Hospitality, Education, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Christopher worked in recently?

Christopher has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Project Management, and Information Technology (IT).

What is Christopher's education?

Christopher holds a Bachelor in Management from University of Applied Management (HAM).

Does Christopher have any certificates?

Christopher has 1 certificate: Agile Coach (PSM, PSPO, PAL, PAL EBM, SPS).

What is the availability of Christopher?

Christopher is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Christopher?

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