Orlando Noor

Consultant, Mentor & Lecturer for AI, E-Commerce & Digital Marketing

Valencia, Spain

Experience

Jan 2019 - Present
6 years 6 months

Consultant, Mentor & Lecturer for AI, E-Commerce & Digital Marketing

Self-employed

  • Implemented solutions in e-commerce, digital marketing, and AI for global B2C, B2B, and D2C brands and companies, focusing on long-term growth and scalability.

  • GlaxoSmithKline / Haleon (13 months // 06.2022–06.2023):

  • Directed a 5-person agency team at Integer (part of TBWA/Omnicom), coordinating global healthcare product launches.

  • Developed and implemented international e-commerce toolkits for Amazon, ePharmacies, and eGroceries, ensuring consistent brand presence and optimized product visibility.

  • Conducted comprehensive market analyses across digital sales channels, enhancing client targeting and optimizing strategies in EMEA, APAC, and Americas.

  • Produced high-engagement digital content across text, image, and video formats, strengthening brand messaging across multiple platforms.

  • Designed and launched global e-media strategies, expanding brand reach and engagement across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas.

  • Villeroy & Boch (5 months // 11.2021–03.2022):

  • Developed a comprehensive B2B monetization strategy to identify and capitalize on new revenue streams, aligning with client business objectives and market trends.

  • Authored detailed requirements specifications and user stories for the successful relaunch of a B2B online shop, ensuring seamless user experience and robust functionality.

  • Led agile projects utilizing Scrum and Kanban methodologies, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes within timelines and budgets.

  • Bosch (6 months // 05.2021–06.2021 & 08.2020–12.2020):

  • Designed and executed marketing strategies for launching an innovative product and a SaaS ecosystem, driving market adoption and enhancing brand positioning.

  • Established and optimized an Amazon brand store and marketing campaigns, increasing product visibility and driving sales through targeted promotions.

  • Implemented comprehensive digital communication strategies, effectively enhancing brand awareness and engaging diverse customer segments.

  • AI (since 2022):

  • Prompt engineering for AI-based content generation for a fine dining and tableware online retailer.

  • Development of a 4-week AI training course for solopreneurs with a focus on practical application and industry trends.

  • Conduction of AI-focused lectures for classes of up to 20 students, delivering comprehensive instruction on foundational concepts and practical applications of artificial intelligence.

  • Other projects (2019–today):

  • Complete setup of a Shopify online shop for a beauty company, ensuring a seamless and visually appealing user experience.

  • Conducted an in-depth SEO audit and developed a strategic roadmap, complemented by UX conception, to optimize digital performance and user engagement for an industry client.

  • Designed and implemented a social media strategy for a pharmaceutical company, driving audience growth across key platforms.

  • Delivered performance marketing lectures to international classes of up to 25 students, covering topics such as search engine advertising (SEA), social media marketing, and video marketing.

Jan 2014 - Dec 2017
4 years

Founder & Managing Partner E-Commerce & Digital Marketing

IQ! Studios

  • Founded and built up e-commerce/digital marketing agency, driving 500% sales growth and 14% EBITDA profitability.
  • Built and led a 10-person interdisciplinary team for consulting, UX/UI conception/design, coding, and content creation, contributing to high client satisfaction and retention.
  • Spearheaded digital marketing and brand communication initiatives, enhancing brand positioning and driving targeted engagement.
  • Led innovative projects in digital retail and Internet-of-Things (IoT) solutions, creating new revenue streams and enhancing market differentiation.

Selected lighthouse projects:

  • Realized a digital retail pilot store for s.Oliver, enabling and contributing to a modernized brand retail experience.
  • Developed comprehensive requirements and user stories for Bosch's B2B online shop launch, enhancing the platform's usability and client satisfaction.
  • Created UX/UI design for Bosch's B2B online shop, improving user experience and contributing to an intuitive, customer-centered digital platform.
  • Led agile projects for Bosch using Scrum/Kanban, ensuring timely delivery and enhancing team collaboration for seamless project execution.
  • Formulated an Internet-of-Things (IoT) ecosystem strategy for Bosch, driving integration of IoT solutions and strengthening brand innovation.
  • Developed business ideation for a big data business model for E.ON, identifying data-driven revenue opportunities and enhancing strategic insights.
  • Executed social media and community marketing for La Biosthétique, fostering brand loyalty and increasing community engagement across channels.
  • Led the e-commerce system selection process for Hartmann, aligning platform features with business needs to ensure optimized implementation.
Jan 2011 - Dec 2015
3 years

Business Development Director E-Commerce & Brand Communication

Liganova

  • Established and led two new business units focused on brand strategy and digital visual merchandising, driving 350% sales growth.
  • Built and managed a 12-member interdisciplinary team specializing in consulting, UX/UI, and content creation, which elevated digital user experience.
  • Spearheaded brand building and offline communication strategies that reinforced brand identity and supported client retention.
  • Executed digital visual merchandising projects, creating immersive brand experiences that enhanced in-store engagement.

Selected lighthouse projects:

  • Set up and managed international e-commerce and onsite marketing for La Biosthétique, enhancing global sales and brand reach.
  • Conceptualized a digital retail pilot store for Conrad Electronics, introducing an interactive shopping experience and enhancing brand innovation.
  • Led the digital part of the global flagship retail openings campaign for Hugo Boss, coordinating multi-channel promotion to maximize launch impact.
  • Directed brand relaunch for Campus by Marc O'Polo, strengthening brand positioning and increasing customer engagement through targeted efforts.
Jan 2007 - Dec 2013
6 years

Managing Director E-Commerce

Werbewelt Interactive

  • Established and led a new e-commerce unit, driving 400% sales growth and elevating client digital strategies to boost online presence.
  • Achieved double-digit EBITDA by implementing targeted e-commerce strategies and expanding client service offerings.
  • Built and managed a 50-person team across consulting, UX/UI design, and content production, enhancing client satisfaction and service delivery.
  • Launched first-ever online stores for global fashion brands, aligning e-commerce platforms with brand aesthetics and expanding market reach.
  • Secured 5 awards for excellence in e-commerce and digital strategy, strengthening agency credibility and client acquisition.

Selected lighthouse projects:

  • Led the international e-commerce setup and onsite marketing for Hugo Boss, enhancing global reach and improving customer access to products.
  • Managed e-commerce setup and onsite marketing for Marc Cain, increasing sales and optimizing brand presence across multiple markets.
  • Directed international e-commerce setup and onsite/offsite marketing for Strenesse, streamlining digital infrastructure and enhancing user experience for global customers.
  • Established e-commerce setup and onsite marketing for Joop!, driving international sales growth and enhancing brand accessibility online.
  • Spearheaded e-commerce setup and onsite marketing for Zwiesel Glas, improving digital brand reach and increasing customer engagement.
Jan 2005 - Dec 2008
2 years

Consultant E-Commerce

Quelle Neue Medien

  • Developed and implemented social media and CRM campaigns, enhancing customer engagement and analytics capabilities for targeted marketing efforts.
  • Designed Web 2.0 and e-mail marketing campaigns, increasing digital engagement and driving targeted customer outreach.
  • Created a KPI management dashboard to track and optimize digital campaign performance, improving data-driven decision-making and resource allocation.
Jan 2003 - Dec 2006
4 years

Head of E-Commerce

s.Oliver

  • Established and managed the online shop for s.Oliver, creating a scalable e-commerce platform that expanded customer reach and supported revenue growth.
  • Designed operational processes and organizational structure, including fulfillment and strategic business planning, to streamline workflows and improve cross-functional coordination.
  • Built a 10-member interdisciplinary team to execute digital marketing, CRM, UX/UI, and content production, contributing to an enhanced customer experience and driving brand consistency.
  • Led European expansion of e-commerce operations, aligning regional strategies to boost market penetration and increase brand awareness.

Achievements:

  • Achieved 11% EBITDA profitability through targeted digital strategies, streamlined processes, and efficient resource allocation.
  • Drove 550% increase in sales by optimizing e-commerce strategies, expanding digital marketing, and enhancing customer experience.
  • Increased online shop traffic by 320% through effective SEO, digital advertising, and content marketing initiatives.
  • Boosted brand awareness by 4% through cohesive digital campaigns and targeted outreach, contributing to broader market recognition.
Jan 2002 - Dec 2003
1 year

Senior Project Manager Digital

BB&K

Jan 2002 - Dec 2003
1 year

Consultant Digital

s.Oliver

Jan 1999 - Dec 2002
2 years

Project Manager Digital

ByteCom

Jan 1993 - Dec 2000
7 years
Würzburg, Germany

Master of Business Administration

Focus Marketing

Summary

Results-driven and highly motivated professional with profound experience in building up and growing e-commerce business and digital marketing with work for over 26 global brands and companies in 12 industries.

Proven track record of driving business and revenue growth, developing and executing successful digital marketing campaigns, and delivering innovative solutions.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Languages

English
Advanced
German
Advanced

Education

Oct 1994 - Jun 2000

University of Applied Sciences

Focus Marketing · Würzburg, Germany