Tim Wilken

Business Owner & Entrepreneur

VirtusNova · Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Having developed a comprehensive business plan over the course of four months, I am currently spearheading VirtusNova, a groundbreaking SaaS startup set to revolutionize social media marketing for micro-SMEs. My passion for empowering businesses to thrive in the digital landscape drives me to create innovative solutions tailored to their needs. Key Focus Areas: • Business Strategy Development: Crafting a visionary roadmap to democratize social media marketing for SMEs across Europe. • Investor Engagement: Actively seeking investment opportunities to fuel the growth and development of VirtusNova's AI-driven technology. • Conceptualization and Planning: Strategizing the development of our Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to validate our solution in the market. • Collaborative Innovation: Building a network of like-minded individuals to bring VirtusNova's vision to life through collective brainstorming and collaboration. Excited to Shape the Future Together? Let's connect! Whether you're inte…

Web Developer

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Specializing in full-stack web development, I have honed my skills in creating diverse websites, ranging from simple blogs to complex e-commerce platforms with integrated payment gateways. My expertise extends to ensuring cross-device compatibility and implementing responsive design. Leveraging my proficiency in graphic design and video editing, I offer comprehensive branding solutions, including logo design and multimedia content creation for marketing campaigns. I also excel in driving organic traffic and boosting sales through targeted content marketing and strategic online advertising via Facebook, Instagram, and Google Ads. Core Competencies: • Website Development • Graphic Design • Content Marketing • SEO Optimization • Social Media Advertising

Junior Account Executive

FeedbackFruits · Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

After completing my internship, I was eager to continue contributing to FeedbackFruits and the transformative educational technology industry. My passion for pedagogy in the APAC Region led me to adapt to early morning meetings while based in Germany. In this role, I focus on New Business Development, leveraging my Intercultural Competence and People Skills to connect with decision-makers in Higher Education. Key Responsibilities and Skills: • Product Demos & Presentations: Conduct value-driven product demos and presentations, differentiating FeedbackFruits from competitors and showcasing its unique value proposition. • Stakeholder Meetings: Conduct high-impact meetings with Decision-Making Units (DMUs) at educational institutions, leveraging my Intercultural Competence and People Skills to build relationships and understand unique needs. • Sales Pipeline Management: Collaborate with Account Executives to ensure a robust direct sales pipeline in the APAC region. Utilizing HubSpot CRM f…

Digital Business Development Intern

FeedbackFruits · Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

FeedbackFruits is a rapidly scaling EdTech firm in Amsterdam specializing in the development of software solutions aimed at elevating the quality of higher education. Our tools assist in the shift from conventional, passive learning models to more dynamic, blended, and online educational experiences. This enhances student engagement, learning outcomes, and retention rates. During my Hybrid Internship, I specialized in New Business Development for the European Region. I gained hands-on experience in Digital Business Development, Sales Strategy, Customer Acquisition, and Digital Marketing, contributing to the company's mission of revolutionizing education through technology. While most client interactions were conducted online via Zoom, I also had the unique opportunity to represent FeedbackFruits at an Internationally Renowned Higher Education Conference in Berlin, OEB. Alongside a dedicated team, we traveled from Amsterdam to Berlin to generate new business opportunities.

Disk Jockey

DJ Nekliw · Germany

Transforming a passionate hobby into a successful career, I have been delivering high-energy performances at nightclubs, private parties, and corporate events since 2015. My DJing skills have evolved to a professional level, enabling me to captivate large audiences and create memorable experiences. This has also been my first touch point of social media marketing in order to get gigs and going beyond word of mouth marketing. Core Competencies: • Live Performances • Music Production • Audience Engagement • Social Media Marketing • Sales & Customer Service • SEO & Facebook Marketing

Junior Manager

Mediawork Communications · Nairobi, Kenya

From January 2019 until around April 2020, I worked as a junior manager for a German company called Mediawork Communications commissioned by "eSales UG". The largest physical and online sports house in Germany, Sporthaus Schuster, commissioned the company eSales with the text and photo management of their online shop. I led a team of 15-20 university students, overseeing their recruitment, onboarding, and training. My role involved extensive data management, including the use of advanced Excel formulas and handling large, sensitive databases on various Content Management Systems (CMS) from hundreds of international brands. Core Competencies: • Online Marketing • Team Leadership & Training • Data Management & Excel Expertise • Content Strategy & Development • CRM & Process Optimization • Scrum Methodologies

Graphics Designer

Mediawork Communications · Nairobi

Around the same time as I picked up video editing, I quickly understood how graphic design deeply ties into it. The result was that I ended up spending as many hours in Video editing software as I did in Photo & Graphic Editing software. As for the latter, this was predominantly Adobe Photoshop & Gimp.

Video Editor

Mediawork Communications · Nairobi

From 2017, I was excessively engaged in video editing and became quite a fit video editor using Adobe Premiere Pro with the help of which I have successfully created, edited, and narrated company marketing videos for different clients.