Maik Schiering

An intensive 6-month hands-on bootcamp with over 700 hours in UX Design study, under the supervision of industry-leading mentors • Built proficiency in the following areas: User-Centered Design, Emotional and Visual Design, Competitive Analysis, Generative and Evaluative Research, User Personas and Business Requirements, Mobile-First and Responsive Design, Information Architecture and User Flows, Iterative Wireframing and Prototyping, Usability and Preference Testing, Design Documentation and Presentation

Responsible for expansion and quality management nationally. Lead and developed multiple locations with teams of up to 30 employees. • Supervised and actively mentored various locations in Germany • Led location-specific controlling, improved data entry process resulted in 75% time-saving • Trained on-site staff, cultivated pro-active work ethics with a can-do mentality

Personal time out and professional reorientation.

Responsible for day-to-day operations, business development, sales, and brand awareness in the US market • Developed and administered e-commerce platform, integrated wholesalers, and 3PL providers • Built and operated a brick and mortar showroom in Downtown Los Angeles • Orchestrated marketing, initiated cooperations and sponsorships • Represented the company at key industry events, and trade shows. Brand ambassador • Recruited, trained, and supervised staff. Fostered a fast-paced work environment

Responsible for day-to-day operations, business development, sales, and brand awareness in the US market. • Spearheaded company operations in the US market. • Cultivated brand profile, expanded buyer network, and formed distribution partnerships (B2B). • Developed marketing strategies. Authority for branding and brand communication • Formulated and executed tactical and strategic business goals • Built a logistics network for international sales

Responsible for day-to-day operations, product development, sales, and brand awareness to grow an e-commerce fashion brand. • Created business plan, established operational processes, first-year revenue 360,000€ • Identified and integrated suppliers and production partners in China, Turkey, and Spain • Developed initial brand identity, marketing plan, product packaging, and social media presence • Engineered marketing strategies. Boosted social media presence to 400,000 followers