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
Project and people management
Strong leadership
Copyright Law
Digital Audio Workstations
Audio Recording & Editing
Scheduling and coordinating
Multitasking
Networking
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
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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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 -