# Stella Schi **Sales Manager & Head of Marketing · Berlin, Germany** Versatile professional with experience in sales, marketing, audio production, and photography. Combines creative expertise with a background in social and cultural sciences. Profile: https://path.cv/motek2000 *Last updated: November 2026* --- ## Experience ### Photographic Lab Assistant – Analogue Fine Art Printing at Jochen Rohner Photografie *Oct 2026 – Present* 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. ### Creative Consultant (Freelance) at haubrok foundation & Mies van der Rohe Haus, Berlin *Sep 2026 – Present* - 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. ### Executive Assistant & Business Development Lead – Germany at Create Music UK | Manchester / Germany *Mar 2026 – Present* - 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. ### Audiobook Director & Recording Producer at Buchfunk.studio Berlin/ Leipzig *Feb 2023 – Present* - 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. ### Independent Practice | Berlin at Freelance Photographer & Visual Artist *Jan 2018 – Present* 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. ### Sales Management at Sirius Video *Oct 2023 – Nov 2025* 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. ### Restaurant Service – Evening Operations at NaNum – Korean Contemporary Dining & Ceramic Gallery *Jan 2025 – Mar 2025* 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. ### Cinema Operations & Bar Manager / Film Projectionist at Tilsiter Lichtspiele – Independent Arthouse Cinema & Bar | Berlin-Friedrichshain *Jan 2018 – Jan 2024* 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. ### Skatehalle Berlin | Berlin at Bar Manager *Jul 2016 – Nov 2018* 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. ### Gallery Attendant – Exhibition & Visitor Services at Fridericianum, Kassel, Germany *Nov 2013 – Nov 2015* 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. --- ## Skills Sales Strategy · Marketing Leadership · Audio Production · Voice Acting · Photography · Analogue Printing · Customer Service · Film Projection --- ## Projects ### Julia Blush 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 ### Bachelor in Musicology *Humboldt University Berlin* Mar 2026 – Present ### Certificate in Photography *Ostkreuzschule für Fotografie* Apr 2019 – Jan 2025 ### Diploma in Audio Engineering *SAE Institute Berlin* Mar 2022 – Nov 2023 ### Certificate in Music Production and Audio Engineering *Wave Akademie für digitale Medien* Apr 2019 – Oct 2020 ### B.A. in Social and Cultural Sciences *European University Viadrina* Oct 2017 – Oct 2019 ### Bachelor in Art Sciences *University of Art and Design, Kassel* Oct 2014 – Jun 2016 --- ## Links - **Website**: https://stellaschiller.de/