CV

I connect brand, space, content and technology through structured project leadership and hands-on production. My experience spans international exhibitions, live communication, digital platforms and marketing leadership, combining freelance assignments, employed roles and independent productions.

I bring clarity to complex projects, align clients and delivery teams, and manage budgets, timelines and production partners. My experience includes responsibility for a production budget of up to EUR 1.5 million at Jack Morton and direct leadership of a 15-person creative team at Traffic Productions.

Senior Project Manager · Digital Delivery
February–June 2025
Freelance: February–March · Employed: April–June

Took over the digital workstream for Rittal, Eplan and Cideon at Hannover Messe 2025 during the final production phase. Coordinated content, CMS workflows, testing and on-site playback across 52 displays. Subsequently joined Schmidhuber in an employed senior project management role supporting projects across teams.

Senior Account Manager → Senior Digital Producer
June 2022–April 2023
Freelance

Managed account and stakeholder relationships for BDR Thermea, including Remeha and Brötje, and held budget responsibility for a production budget of up to EUR 1.5 million. Moved into hands-on digital production for ISH 2023, coordinating digital content, web and app platforms, and on-site display delivery.

Director Marketing
November 2021–May 2022
Employed

Led marketing strategy, team development, PR, external partners and budget management. Helped restructure the marketing organisation and prepare a rebranding.

Account Director
March 2020–August 2021
Employed

Led the Schleich account across integrated brand communication, content and digital production. Directly managed a 15-person creative team covering photography, video, editing, graphics, CGI, programming and design. Coordinated the creative department’s contribution to a wider repackaging programme.

Head of Project Management
August 2019–January 2020
Employed

Led project coordination and delivery across graphic design, presentations, video and print for AIRBUS, HENSOLDT and IABG. Combined departmental leadership with hands-on senior project management and coordination of clients, internal teams and production partners.

Retail Marketing / BTL Account Manager
September 2018–February 2019
Freelance

Supported Hyundai through retail marketing and below-the-line account management.

IAA Project Manager
2018
Temporary employment assignment

Coordinated the planning phase for IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018. Managed timelines, milestones, project meetings and information flow between internal departments, leadership and external agencies. Prepared the project for handover to the internal event and technical team for final production and delivery.

Senior Project Manager
September 2017–February 2018
Freelance

Managed graphic production projects and contributed to exhibition and event tenders, including senior project management for the AIRBUS / Bauhaus Luftfahrt project for ILA Berlin 2018.

Global Retail Marketing Manager
August–December 2016
Independent contractor

Coordinated with activation managers across ten global markets. Supported flagship-store projects, brand approvals and retail communication, connecting global requirements with local implementation.

Event & PR Manager
June 2015–May 2016
Freelance

Supported Intel’s marketing team at gamescom and IFA 2015, including independent delivery of the ShowStoppers partner and PR event. Continued as second event project lead for CeBIT 2016 with responsibility for on-the-ground operations, partner coordination and event staff briefings.

Brand, event and cultural production

‍Project management at BOLD for G-SHOCK x Maharishi and VisitBritain x Hostelworld; freelance event production at VICE for brands including Xbox, Philips, Casio and RVCA; and responsibility for on-site event delivery at FORMAGANDA Berlin 2011.

Earlier roles in hospitality, club management and action-sports events established a practical foundation in operations, audiences, partnerships and live production.

LEGION3 · Founder & Producer
Since 2003

LEGION3 is my independent production platform, developed alongside freelance assignments and employed roles. Its roots lie in music, action sports and cultural events, including independent and partner productions such as the Skullcandy ISPO Party and Bright Experience Extraordinaire.

Vocational qualification in IT systems commerce
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Informations- und Telekommunikationssystem-Kaufmann
HAITEC AG · 1998–2001 · IHK qualification, 2001
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German: native
English: fluent, including business negotiations
French: basic

For production assignments, project leadership and professional opportunities:
‍t.schottenloher@legion3.com
+49 162 5101704