About Marijke
German
Native or bilingual
English
Conversational
Experience
- LaLaLife – Das offene TaschenatelierSelf-Employed Designer & EntrepreneurRETAIL (SMALL BUSINESS)April 2022 - July 2024 (2 years and 3 months)Cologne, GermanyAs a self-employed designer and entrepreneur, I was responsible for the complete planning, implementation, and optimization of all business processes – from product development and production to sales, marketing, and reporting.I made data-based decisions, designed and continuously improved processes efficiently.Relevant Focus Areas:Analysis and optimization of production and work processesDevelopment and management of sales strategies (e.g., design markets, direct sales)Social media managementCustomer communication, market observation, and product positioningEnd-to-end responsibility for a one-person businessValue for Business/Data Projects:This experience strengthens my ability to understand complex processes holistically, structure operational workflows, and make data-driven decisions in dynamic environments.
- FR Leonidas Beratung GmbHBusiness and Data Analyst / ConsultantBANKING AND INSURANCEFebruary 2019 - March 2020 (1 year and 1 month)Frankfurt am Main, GermanyIn my role as a Business and Data Analyst, I was involved in optimizing the Inventory Management System (MDM) at a bank headquarters. I conducted structured process and data analyses, identified error sources, and derived measures to improve data quality and system stability.A further focus was on supporting the Cluster Management Office in controlling. Here, I analyzed requirements, prepared decision-making bases, and ensured clear communication between business departments and IT.Additionally, I worked on the conception and further development of a KPI dashboard that transparently presented key performance indicators and supported decision-making in controlling. I defined relevant KPIs, structured data sources, and contributed to the visualization and interpretation of results.Through the combination of analytical thinking, technical competence, and a structured approach, I was able to both improve operational processes and support strategic issues on a data-driven basis.
- VG Bild KunstClerk for Reproduction Rights / Project Management SoftwareCULTUREFebruary 2015 - December 2018 (3 years and 10 months)53 Bonn, GermanyIn my role at VG Bild-Kunst, my focus was on international licensing. I was responsible for processing and verifying reproduction rights, as well as clarifying complex licensing issues in exchange with artists, collecting societies, and internal departments.A key part of my work involved the structured processing and preparation of large datasets for the distribution of statutory remuneration claims. I ensured data quality, identified discrepancies, and prepared information for internal decision-making processes.In parallel, I was involved in identifying and documenting business processes to support the introduction of new software solutions. I analyzed workflows, defined requirements, and worked closely with IT and business departments to enable an efficient digital representation of administrative processes.
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Education
- Data ScienceAKAD University Stuttgart2026Master of Science
- Cultural Management and Cultural EducationHochschule Niederrhein2012Master of Arts
Certifications
- Big Data SpecialistAKAD University Stuttgart2018
- IBM Infosphere Data StageIBM2019