My professional journey.
Marketing was always the starting point. I have a Master in Strategic Marketing Management and real brand experience — product launches, influencer strategy, brand repositioning. Then I spent multiple years learning how companies actually work from the inside: cross-functional projects, M&A integrations, CRM infrastructure, and AI-driven automation. I work best when the problem is complex, the brief is vague, and someone needs to own it.
Education
M.A. Strategic Marketing Management
2018 – 2020ISM International School of Management
Hamburg
Semester abroad: UC Irvine, California, USA
B.A. International Business
2015 – 2018CBS International Business School
Cologne
Semester abroad: SNHU, New Hampshire, USA
Work Experience
WorkGenius Group
Product Operations Manager
Responsible for the operational infrastructure across Product, Tech, and Business — building the systems, automations, and compliance frameworks that enable the organization to scale and execute strategically.
- Global HubSpot CRM rolled out across DACH and U.S. within 3 months — unified sales and service data, automated outreach workflows, single source of truth for performance analytics.
- Knowledge base (100+ articles) + automated support ticket responses deployed — manual support workload reduced by 60%, team capacity freed for higher-value work.
- SOC 2 Type I & II certification led end-to-end — compliance infrastructure now a critical enabler in enterprise sales and strategic conversations.
- Remittance inbox automation designed and implemented — 600+ monthly unstructured emails (PDF, Excel, CSV, free-text) converted into structured financial records, reducing manual accounting workload by ~50% (−20h/week).
- Cross-regional process harmonization across DACH and U.S. — strategic initiatives executed in alignment with company growth objectives.
WorkGenius Group
Assistant to the CPO
Strategic right hand to the CPO — bridging product decisions with cross-functional execution, owning M&A integration workstreams, and keeping the organization aligned across DACH and the U.S.
- Contributed to due diligence and post-merger integration of two international acquisitions — product adoption, team structures, and processes harmonized across markets.
- Decision-critical analyses and executive materials prepared for C-suite and advisory board, directly shaping product strategy.
- Product workflows coordinated across Tech, Sales, and Customer Success — driving adoption and U.S. revenue growth.
- Regular reporting cadence established — improved transparency and shortened decision cycles across the organization.
WorkGenius Group
Assistant to the CRO
Supported revenue leadership during a high-growth phase — leading pre-sales temporarily, scaling the sales enablement infrastructure, and aligning Revenue, Marketing, and Product around a shared GTM strategy.
- Pre-Sales team led on interim basis — coaching programs and performance tracking implemented, close rates improved.
- Sales Enablement Framework designed and implemented — KPIs, incentive structures, and playbooks that scaled with the team.
- Cross-functional alignment across Revenue, Marketing, and Product — sales messaging, positioning, and GTM strategies unified.
- Data-driven analyses and executive presentations delivered to inform strategic sales decisions at C-level.
WorkGenius Group
Working Student — Management
Worked directly alongside the Founder & CEO — present in strategic client conversations, partner meetings, and public speaking engagements while owning core internal operations.
- Accompanied Founder & CEO on strategic conversations with high-level clients and partners — present in pitches, negotiations, and public speaking engagements.
- Employee onboarding process independently redesigned — integration timeline shortened, new hire retention improved.
- Company-wide all-hands meetings planned and executed — agenda, stakeholder coordination, and internal communications owned end-to-end.
- Cross-departmental projects on process optimization and employee communication supported.
WorkGenius Group
Management Intern
First role within WorkGenius — contributed across marketing strategy, freelancer growth, and post-acquisition financial restructuring.
- Company's first comprehensive marketing strategy developed from scratch — foundation for the marketing department.
- Freelancer pool expansion initiatives implemented — improved project fulfillment capacity with in-demand skills.
- Post-acquisition financial data restructured and cleaned — giving leadership a clear, decision-ready view of the acquired business.
DREAMLINES
Working Student — Marketing
- Created audience-specific blog content for German, UK, and Australian markets to increase reach and engagement
- Coordinated with internal teams and external writers to ensure editorial quality and deadline adherence
- Managed end-to-end content creation process from topic research through publication
WIND & VIBES
Brand & Influencer Marketing — Working Student
- Supported branding and influencer marketing initiatives to reposition the brand based on customer feedback and market trends
- Maintained online shop in collaboration with product development, logistics, and founding team
- Coordinated with creative team to ensure consistent brand communication across all channels
WIND & VIBES
Marketing & Brand Management Intern
- Conceptualized and executed new product launch including target audience approach, content creation, and sales preparation
- Developed influencer marketing strategy to increase brand awareness across social platforms
- Optimized brand presence on social media and website through targeted improvement of user journey
Kölner Studierendenwerk
Working Student — Administrative Assistant
- Served as primary contact for 350+ students from 20+ nationalities on rental and housing matters
- Supported administration in implementing new processes in housing management operations
- Maintained coordination with internal teams to ensure smooth operations and accurate information distribution
Personal Projects
heyholti.me — Personal Portfolio
Designed and built from scratch using Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and Framer Motion. Bilingual (EN/DE), dark mode, PDF CV export.
MindCanvas — Personal Journal App (iPad)
Custom journaling app built from concept to working prototype in Swift — because no existing solution fully met my needs.