Hello — my name is Florian. I’m a runner and blazing trails for Spot the Dot — an NGO to raise awareness of melanoma and other types of skin cancer. Beyond that my heart beats for specialty coffee, rides with the gravel bike, as well as pen-and-paper role-playing games, and — coincidentally — I’m working for the largest financial services group in Europe as an editorial director. If you’re curious about my skills, my current pursuit of a Master’s degree in business psychology, or you just want to grab my résumé, you’re in the right spot.
Hallo — mein Name ist Florian. Als Läufer und Botschafter für die NGO Spot the Dot ist es mein Ziel, das Bewusstsein für Melanome und andere Arten von Hautkrebs zu erhöhen. Darüber hinaus schlägt mein Herz für Specialty Coffee, für Ausflüge mit dem Gravel-Bike sowie Pen-and-Paper-Rollenspiele und ich arbeite, per Zufall, als Redaktions-Leiter für die größte Finanzdienstleistungsgruppe in Europa. Wenn du mehr über meine Qualifikationen wissen willst, neugierig auf mein laufendes Master-Studium in Wirtschaftspsychologie bist oder einen Blick auf meinen Lebenslauf werfen möchtest, bist du hier genau richtig.
Skillset / Mindset / Toolset
Leadership Organizational Psychology Big Data/Machine Learning
Communication Storytelling Content Marketing Digital Strategy Agile Methodologies
Scientific Curiosity Sense of Orientation Enthusiasm
HTML CSS Python
Javascript Swift
Javascript Swift
Trail & Ultra Running Gravelgrinding Sailing Packrafting Yoga Meditation
English French Finnish
Today
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2019 — current
- S‑Communication Services, Düsseldorf
- Competence Lead
- I am head of editorial divisions for both the online subsidiary (Internet-Filiale) and the email marketing tool (EMMA) at the German Savings Banks Finance Group (Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe), effectively serving more than 370 companies, enriching the experience of around 50 million clients, and successfully accompanying my team through times of change and ambiguity.
- Head of «Leadership & Motivation» Project (Since 2024)
- By leading this interdisciplinary project, I want to contribute to cultivating a modern, scientifically grounded leadership culture within my company, developing a purpose-driven corporate culture, and promoting the exchange among leaders.
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2020 — current
- Macromedia University of Applied Sciences, Cologne
- Lecturer
- As a lecturer for the department of Journalism, PR and Media Management, I am teaching students how to develop digital business models and earn money through content creation.
Education
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2021 — current
- FOM University of Applied Sciences, Cologne
- Master of Science: Business Psychology (2024)
- I’m currently pursuing my Master’s degree in Business Psychology, focussing on leadership, organizational psychology, and the research challenges of big data.
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2023 — current
- Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts
- CS50: Introduction to Computer Science
- Actively enhancing my problem-solving skills and expanding my knowledge in core computer science concepts through Harvard’s CS50 course. Topics include data structures, algorithms, software design, and web development.
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1998 — 2006
- Rhenish Friedrich Wilhelm University of Bonn
- Magister Artium: Art History
- Studied Art History and German philology with a focus on conceptual art, body art, and medieval illuminated manuscripts. Graduated with a thesis on conceptual artist Elke Krystufek.
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2016 — 2019
- prisma, Düsseldorf
- Editor in chief
- Guided editorial strategy, content creation, and quality control for one of Germany’s highest-circulation print magazines.
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2013 — 2016
- t3n Magazine, Hannover
- Managing Editor
- Supervised editorial staff and coordinated content production to meet deadlines, quality standards, and KPIs.
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2011 — 2013
- Lehmbruck Museum, Duisburg
- Head of Press and PR
- Managed media relations, promoted exhibitions, and increased public engagement for the museum.
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2010 — 2011
- result, Cologne
- PR / Social Media Editor
- Developed and executed public relations strategies and managed social media presence for the company.
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2008 — 2010
- news.de, Leipzig
- Editor, Managing Editor, Head of Business and Media Department
- Key contributor to the founding team — played an instrumental role in shaping the portal’s inception and growth, deftly managed editorial workflows, lead the business and media division, and fostered close collaboration with developers.
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2006 — 2008
- Leipziger Volkszeitung
- Trainee
- Gained hands-on experience in journalism, honed writing and editing skills, and learned about the daily operations of a news organization.
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2001 — 2006
- Deutsche Welle / Stadtmagazin Schnüss / General-Anzeiger Bonn / JS-Magazin
- Freelance Journalist
- Created engaging content for various publications about arts, theatre and music.
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1997 — 2006
- Velofix, Bonn
- Bike Messenger & Dispatcher
- Navigated cityscapes to ensure swift and efficient package deliveries, while overseeing dispatch operations and embracing the spirited camaraderie of the courier community.