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Stella Schi

Sales Manager & Head of Marketing in Berlin, Germany

About

Versatile professional with experience in sales, marketing, audio production, and photography. Combines creative expertise with a background in social and cultural sciences.

Experience

2026 — Current

Photographic Lab Assistant – Analogue Fine Art Printing at Jochen Rohner Photografie

Part-time work in a specialist photographic laboratory, focusing on traditional black-and-white analogue printing and fine-art print production. Developing practical expertise in darkroom techniques, photographic processes and the craftsmanship of analogue image-making.

2026 — Current

Creative Consultant (Freelance) at haubrok foundation & Mies van der Rohe Haus, Berlin

- Contribute independent creative perspectives informed by contemporary art, visual culture, photography and interdisciplinary artistic practices. - Engage with the conceptual and spatial dimensions of artistic projects, exhibitions and cultural environments. - Support creative thinking at the intersection of art, architecture, institutional identity and public engagement. - Bring a cross-disciplinary background in photography, music, media production and cultural management to creative development processes.

2026 — Current

Executive Assistant & Business Development Lead – Germany at Create Music UK | Manchester / Germany

- Independently manage and oversee the company's German operations, acting as the primary point of contact for the German market. - Spearhead the development of the German business from the ground up, establishing strategic partnerships and building acquisition processes through proactive outreach and cold acquisition. - Contribute directly to business strategy, market development and the company's expansion into the German market. - Lead localisation and German-language adaptation across company communications, resources and business materials. - Represent the company in face-to-face partner meetings and deliver presentations to prospective and existing partners. - Bridge business development and music expertise, contributing specialist musical knowledge to educational resources and overseeing technical aspects of music production.

2023 — Current

Audiobook Director & Recording Producer at Buchfunk.studio Berlin/ Leipzig

- Direct and oversee audiobook recording sessions, taking responsibility for the creative direction and technical execution of audio productions. - Work closely with actors, voice artists and authors, guiding vocal interpretation, performance and narrative delivery throughout the recording process. - Provide editorial support and dramaturgical guidance, working on text structure, phrasing, pacing and linguistic nuances to shape the final listening experience. - Manage the technical recording process, ensuring professional audio quality and seamless studio production workflows. - Act as the creative and technical liaison between performers, production teams and clients, translating editorial concepts into compelling audio narratives.

2018 — Current

Independent Practice | Berlin at Freelance Photographer & Visual Artist

Independent artistic photography practice with a focus on analogue photography, experimental image-making and audiovisual storytelling. Influenced by masterclasses and artistic mentorships with Ilit Azoulay, David Adika, Loredana Nemes, Susanne Schründer and Ludwig Rauch. My photographic approach is informed by an ongoing dialogue between music, visual culture and analogue image-making. A formative influence was a course with Bernhard Prinz at the Department of Visual Communication, Kassel University of Art and Design (KHS Kassel) in 2014.

2023 — 2025

Sales Management at Sirius Video

Built and established the partnership acquisition process from the ground up, developing it into a fully operational sales workflow. Identified, approached and developed potential cooperation partners to expand the company's partnership network. Managed partner outreach, communication and relationship development. Set up, maintained and structured CRM processes to support acquisition, pipeline management and ongoing partnership development. Contributed to the development of SIRIUS as a digital music education platform, connecting students with professional music teachers through online lessons and a dedicated virtual music environment.

2025 — 2025

Restaurant Service – Evening Operations at NaNum – Korean Contemporary Dining & Ceramic Gallery

Evening front-of-house service in an intimate, design-conscious dining environment, specialising in contemporary Korean cuisine, fermented foods and natural wines. Guest relations, table service and attentive coordination of the dining experience.

2018 — 2024

Cinema Operations & Bar Manager / Film Projectionist at Tilsiter Lichtspiele – Independent Arthouse Cinema & Bar | Berlin-Friedrichshain

Six years of experience within one of Berlin's longstanding independent arthouse cinemas, combining front-of-house management, bar operations and film projection. - Managed evening bar operations in a busy, high-volume environment, overseeing guest relations, service coordination and daily operational workflows. - Took responsibility for coordinating bar service, cinema operations and audience flow during regular screenings, late-night programmes and special events. - Operated film projection equipment and coordinated screenings, ensuring smooth technical and operational delivery. - Worked within a distinctive independent cinema programme spanning international arthouse, documentary film, retrospectives, independent German cinema and experimental film events. - Developed an in-depth understanding of the venue's operations, audience and cultural identity through six years of continuous involvement.

2016 — 2018

Skatehalle Berlin | Berlin at Bar Manager

Managed bar operations within a vibrant skateboarding and cultural venue, combining hospitality management with the demands of a dynamic event environment. - Oversaw bar service during events, community gatherings and high-traffic periods. - Managed stock, service logistics and operational coordination in a fast-paced environment. - Contributed to the welcoming atmosphere of an independent cultural and sporting venue, engaging with a diverse international skateboarding community on RAW Area, Berlin.

2013 — 2015

Gallery Attendant – Exhibition & Visitor Services at Fridericianum, Kassel, Germany

Worked as part of the exhibition supervision team at the Fridericianum, an internationally renowned institution for contemporary art, during the directorship of Susanne Pfeffer. - Supported the daily operation and supervision of exhibitions, ensuring the protection of artworks and a considered visitor experience. - Worked within the exhibition team during major contemporary art presentations, particularly Marcel Broodthaers (2015), curated by Susanne Pfeffer. - Gained first-hand insight into the operations of an internationally recognised contemporary art institution and its exhibition practices.

Projects

Julia Blush

2020

Solo Music Project – Singer, Guitarist & Producer| 2020–present Ongoing independent music project combining alternative with atmospheric art pop, post-punk influences and introspective songwriting. Writing, composing and producing original material, with a focus on guitar-driven arrangements, expressive vocal. Responsible for the creative and musical development of the project, including songwriting, instrumental performance, recording and production.

PMM | 2020–2022

In collaboration with Judith Schiller (Drums) & Moses Schneider Collaborative music project developed between 2020 and 2022, bringing together songwriting, instrumental performance and studio-based music production. Developed original musical material in collaboration with drummer Judith Schiller and producer Moses Schneider. Currently on hiatus.

Education

2026 — Current

Bachelor in Musicology at Humboldt University Berlin

2019 — 2025

Certificate in Photography at Ostkreuzschule für Fotografie

2022 — 2023

Diploma in Audio Engineering at SAE Institute Berlin

2019 — 2020

Certificate in Music Production and Audio Engineering at Wave Akademie für digitale Medien

2017 — 2019

B.A. in Social and Cultural Sciences at European University Viadrina

2014 — 2016

Bachelor in Art Sciences at University of Art and Design, Kassel

Skills

Sales StrategyMarketing LeadershipAudio ProductionVoice ActingPhotographyAnalogue PrintingCustomer ServiceFilm Projection