Spearheading transformations of linear mattress manufacturerinto circular, future-proof entities.Improving Business Plans designed to propel our organization's focus and foster growth. Leveraging my extensive network, I have cultivated valuable partnerships that enhance our offerings and expedite our journey towards greater impact and meaningful change.

Successfully launched the world's first fully circular and award-winning mattress in 2020, receiving recognition with the Red Dot Design and Circularity Awards. Leveraged my expertise to implement a multidisciplinary team and innovative working methods, contributing to Auping's core business while upholding the company's commitment to sustainability as a B-corp certified organization

Leading the creation of future mattress product roadmaps, actively incorporating valuable customer insights into our projects. I held a pivotal position as the primary contact for the company's mattress product portfolio, which forms the backbone of our business. My commitment to driving product excellence and customer-centric innovation significantly contributed to our achievements in this key role.

I hold full responsibility for product development, overseeing mattresses, toppers, and pillows for renowned brands* within Recticel's Bedding division. I strategize and manage a multitude of projects, while also guiding and mentoring an international team of Product Developers.* Beka® , Lattoflex® , Literie Bultex®, Schlaraffia® , Sembella® , Superba® , Swissflex®, GELTEX Inside® and retailer like Beter Bed Holding, JYSK. ALDI,...Areas of Expertise:• In-depth market understanding and consumer needs analysis, encompassing cultural nuances and specific market requirements.• Skillful presentation of designs tailored to meet client preferences.• Proficient multitasking, prioritization, and deadline management.• Concept and presentation development aligned with trends and target demographics.• Elevated innovation rate, achieving target cost and development times.• Technical analysis and competitive portfolio benchmarking.• Implementation of stage gate processes and systems.• Establishment of global product portfolio standardization.• Comprehensive coordination of technological and quality aspects from project conception to production implementation.• Proactive consideration of current and future capabilities.• Team management, prototyping, product testing, and design evaluation.• Continuous engagement with suppliers and technical institutes to stay current with technological advancements.• Integration of ecological lifecycle and product footprint analysis.Key Achievements:• Spearheaded the development of the highly successful Geltex mattress line, resulting in substantial sales growth (5.2% in 2015, 19% for Geltex).• Earned top ratings at Stiftung Warentest, Germany's leading consumer testing institute.• Significantly reduced costs through product construction standardization and simplification.• Established an international collaborative team that autonomously operated on a national level.

In my role at Recticel's foaming plant, my mission was to develop and provide ongoing support for innovative mattress cores that drive growth in Recticel Bedding's European mattress product and brand portfolio, with a strong emphasis on cost-effective solutions. My main responsibilities included:• Staying abreast of technical innovations and industry trends.• Generating ideas and creating conceptual sketches for internal and external presentations.• Developing CAD/3D drawings and coordinating prototypes.• Establishing relationships with suppliers to explore new materials and designs.• Collaborating seamlessly across departments, including purchase, production, product management, R&D, Quality, Cost Accounting, Supply Chain, and vendors.• Ensuring the feasibility of samples through Operations.• Delivering presentations encompassing visuals, design concepts, physical products, technical and functional explanations, and recommendations.• Conducting prototype testing in line with defined minimum requirements.• Completing product specification sheets and facilitating their handover to the related plant.• Providing support during production of the Zero series.Optimizing ongoing product performance as necessary.Key Achievements• Pioneered the development of the highly successful Geltex mattress range, driving substantial growth in a challenging market environment.• Attained top scores in evaluations by Stiftung Warentest, Germany's leading consumer testing institute.

The role of an Advertisement Technician demands versatility, blending an eye for color, shape, and creativity with impeccable craftsmanship. In this capacity, my primary responsibilities encompassed:• Establishing and maintaining strong customer relationships to effectively translate their needs into logos and signage.• Designing and crafting logos, illuminated advertising, billboards, lettering for shops, buses, trucks, and emergency vehicles, among other formats.• Crafting and constructing illuminated advertising utilizing various materials such as plastic, metal, wood, and electrical components. Applying lettering to a variety of surfaces.• Professionally mounting signs at their designated locations.Key Achievement:Securing and retaining one of Europe's largest discounters as a valued client by delivering the requested facelift for their advertisement signs.