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Marlin Schmitz

Marlin Schmitz

Media Distribution Expert
Cologne,NW

Summary

Former logistics & label manager, as well as social media expert with a proven track record at the biggest independent music distributor in germany, adept at driving successful release campaigns for top artists.

My private and professional experiences in the music business range over a decade and helped me hone in skills such as momentary and problem solving as well as people management and decision making. I see myself as a person with strong leadership capabilities and technical proficiency in both digital & physical media as well as live entertainment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Video & Audience Development Manager

Believe Digital
09.2023 - Current
  • Managed over 100 official artist channels on YouTube and supervised release campaigns from national top 10 artists.
  • Served as a personal contact for top-selling music labels under the brands Groove Attack and Rough Trade Distribution.
  • Developed and monitored release campaings.

Digital Operations Manager

Groove Attack Distribution
02.2020 - 08.2023
  • Digital Distribution of music products to Digital Service Providers.
  • Quality control for artist and label catalogues.
  • Part-time management of the Groove Attack YouTube Network.

Junior Logistics & Label Manager

Groove Attack Distribution
08.2018 - 02.2020
  • Upheld the daily business of Groove Attack distribution during the insolvency of the warehousing service provider, while moving the entire warehousing operation to another location.
  • Quick data analysis and preparation of management decisions for the said insolvency.
  • Tour management and accounting for number one artists under the label Groove Attack TraX

Label Management & Promotion Intern

GoodToGo Distribution
02.2018 - 08.2018
  • Creation of reports and newsletters.
  • Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
  • Joined strategic and operational meetings as well as press events.

Student Assistant

Westdeutscher Rundfunk
08.2017 - 02.2018
  • Logistics assistant in internal postal service.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Media Management / Music Business

Macromedia School of Applied Sciences
Cologne
04.2001 -

Skills

Effective problem solving

Hobbies & Miscellaneous Info

  • Recording artist on Guitar, Drums, Bass
  • Front of House & Recording Engineer
  • Stage Manager at Hammer & Nails Fest
  • Former managing director of skate club
  • Has been called "human Shazam" on multiple occasions

Work Availability

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Languages

German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Video & Audience Development Manager

Believe Digital
09.2023 - Current

Digital Operations Manager

Groove Attack Distribution
02.2020 - 08.2023

Junior Logistics & Label Manager

Groove Attack Distribution
08.2018 - 02.2020

Label Management & Promotion Intern

GoodToGo Distribution
02.2018 - 08.2018

Student Assistant

Westdeutscher Rundfunk
08.2017 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Media Management / Music Business

Macromedia School of Applied Sciences
04.2001 -
Marlin SchmitzMedia Distribution Expert