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Markus Neumann

Head of Operations

Markus Neumann
Berlin, Germany

Experience

Feb 2019 - May 2023
4 years 4 months

Head of Operations

Foundry

  • Young and aspiring agency, building everything from scratch.

  • My ability to relate to people from all walks of life is my strongest trait. Combined with an optimistic view, open mind, attention to detail, quick-wittedness and resourcefulness.

  • Close team collaboration with operations and management partners made it possible to overcome challenging and transformational times.

  • Passionately growing and evolving the company and succeeding to create amazing outcome and value for our client partners.

  • I value mindset over skillset and strongly believe in the power of connection, inspiration and teamwork to create outstanding outcome.

  • Clients: Planted AG, Lime Micromobility, Volkswagen AG, Galderma AG, KACHAVA, Flaconi GmbH, Tele Columbus AG, Bumble, SWISS International Air Lines, Amnesty International

Oct 2016 - Jan 2019
2 years 4 months

Account Director

Foundry

  • “There is no no. There is only the question, how can we make it work within the givens?”

  • Beside successfully winning new client partners, creating outstanding experiences and strong campaigns together with the team and stakeholders, I grew as a leader.

Sep 2015 - Sep 2016
1 year 1 month

Marketing & Sales

EGO Movement

  • Project management, development operations, sales and opening of the EGO Movement brand store in Bikini Berlin.
Sep 2014 - Mar 2015
7 months

Senior Project Manager & Assistant to the Management

Golden Section Graphics GmbH

  • Helped the team to create satisfying results for clients.

  • Deeply understood and managed the approach of infographics and contributed from project management to research and connection to stakeholders and partners.

  • Clients: Mercedes-Benz AG, Deutsche Bahn AG, Tagesspiegel, Deutsche Bank AG, Berlin Tourismus & Kongress GmbH, Ergo Versicherungsgruppe AG

Jan 2013 - Jul 2014
1 year 7 months

Senior Client Service Manager

MIKS GmbH

  • Steered projects across stakeholders.

  • Performed client service and acquisition across sectors, including account management and prioritisation.

  • Learned and dived rapidly into new branches to understand and anticipate unique challenges and align client needs with agency services.

  • Established contacts and relations that led to new business over years.

  • Clients: Axel Springer AG, Bombardier Transportation GmbH, Hermes Transport Logistics GmbH, Falken Tyre Europe GmbH, Veolia Environnement S.A.

Jul 2009 - Dec 2012
3 years 6 months

(Junior) Account Manager

Scholz & Friends Hamburg/Düsseldorf GmbH

  • Learned from the best in an established, professional environment while working for A+ brands, setting the roots for my professional growth.

  • As Account Manager in the global OPC team for Opel with over 30 markets and several international brand and product activities, I contributed to the goal of the brand’s turnaround and gained lasting skills and knowledge.

  • Clients: Adam Opel AG (international), Vodafone GmbH, GARDENA GmbH, Bosch Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH

Jan 2007 - Dec 2009
3 years

Apprentice Merchant Marketing Communication

Scholz & Friends Hamburg GmbH

  • Always curious for new experiences, I was thrilled to take the opportunity to be a part of the newly founded agency, stepping into a new role without hesitation and a Pippi Langstrumpf approach – “I never tried it before, so it’s certainly well.”

  • Built and managed a brand store and served as sales and agency partner for the first client of Foundry. With a pioneering approach, the team and I made EGO Movement become one of the fastest growing e-Bike brands in Europe.

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 Advertising (9.5 years), Automotive (5 years), Manufacturing (3.5 years), Telecommunication (3.5 years), Media and Entertainment (2 years), and Transportation (1.5 years).

Advertising
Automotive
Manufacturing
Telecommunication
Media and Entertainment
Transportation

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 Marketing (11 years), Sales (8 years), Operations (5.5 years), Project Management (3 years), and Research and Development (0.5 years).

Marketing
Sales
Operations
Project Management
Research and Development

Summary

Outcome follows activity.

I’m a brand-focused, solutions- and results driven creative agency marketer with 15+ years experience in marketing communications and strategy, account, project and client management as well as hands-on leadership within a variety of industries, including automotive, telecommunication, FMCG, technology and beauty.

My ability to relate to people from all walks of life is my strongest trait. Combined with an optimistic view, open mind, attention to detail, quick-wittedness and resourcefulness.

I value mindset over skillset and strongly believe the power of connection, inspiration and teamwork to create outstanding outcome.

When I'm not following my profession, you'll probably find me intensively practicing my bass trombone, up in the air exploring landscapes with my paraglider or together with my family.

Skills

Soft – Constantly Evolving

  • Leadership Within Multidisciplinary Setups
  • Agility & Flexibility
  • Integrity & Persistence
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Hard – Always Room For Improvement

  • Project Steering Across Stakeholders
  • Account Management & Prioritisation
  • Creative Management
  • Business Know How & Understanding

Tech

  • General Tech Affinity
  • Powerpoint/keynote
  • Ms Office & Teams
  • Adobe & Photoshop

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2014 - Jun 2019

FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics & Management

B. Sc., extra-occupational studies (w/o final examination) · Business Administration & Business Psychology · Berlin, Germany

Aug 2007 - Jun 2009

Scholz & Friends Hamburg GmbH

Apprenticeship, graduated June ’09 (Media School Hamburg Wandsbek) · Merchant Marketing Communication · Hamburg, Germany

Oct 2005 - Jun 2007

Master's degree · German Studies / Religious Studies · Leipzig, Germany

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Where is Markus based?

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

What languages does Markus speak?

Markus speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Markus have?

Markus has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Markus has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months. Note that Markus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Markus be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Markus would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Operations, Account Director, Marketing & Sales.

What is Markus's latest experience?

Markus's most recent position is Head of Operations at Foundry.

What companies has Markus worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Markus has worked for Foundry.

Which industries is Markus most experienced in?

Markus is most experienced in industries like Advertising, Automotive, and Manufacturing. Markus also has some experience in Telecommunication, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Transportation and Logistics.

Which business areas is Markus most experienced in?

Markus is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Sales, and Operations. Markus also has some experience in Project Management and Research and Development (R&D).

Which industries has Markus worked in recently?

Markus has recently worked in industries like Advertising.

Which business areas has Markus worked in recently?

Markus has recently worked in business areas like Operations.

What is Markus's education?

Markus holds a Master in German Studies / Religious Studies, a Bachelor in Business Administration & Business Psychology from FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics & Management and a Bachelor in Merchant Marketing Communication from Scholz & Friends Hamburg GmbH.

What is the availability of Markus?

Markus is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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