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About me

Hi, I’m Markus, but most people know me as Pfahli. The nickname Pfahli originated from a playful version of my last name, “Pfahler.” I’ve grown so fond of it that it has become a central part of my brand, image, and personality.

General
Education
Work Experience

General

Information

Personal Information

Name
Markus Pfahler
Nickname
Pfahli
Birthday

7th of March 1994

Place of Birth
Bruchsal, Germany
Nationality

German

Marital status
Unmarried

Spoken Languages

🇩🇪 German (mother tongue)

100/100

🇬🇧 English (C1)

95/100

🇫🇷 French (A1)

20/100

Hobbies

Indiaca

Sports

Drones

Photography

Flight Simulation

MSFS 2020 + Virtual Reality

Education

Bachelor of Arts

Media: Conception & Production

Hochschule RheinMain Wiesbaden
February 2018 – March 2020

During my studies, I acquired a wide range of skills necessary for a career in the TV and film industry. These skills included management, planning, shooting, editing and colour-grading of professional videos and TV shows. I also had the opportunity to take on key roles in live production in a Blackmagic-based studio environment.

Bachelor-Urkunde & Transcript of Records

Erasmus Semester

Media: Conception & Production

Algebra University Zagreb, Croatia
March 2019 – July 2019

Over the course of five months, I gained valuable experience in communication, and honed my skills in sound processing, launching social media campaigns, user interface design, post-production of videos, and photography.

Transcript of Records

Apprenticeship

Media Design: Digital & Print
Specialisation in Web Development

Carl-Hofer-Schule Karlsruhe
September 2014 – July 2017

During my apprenticeship as a media designer, I gained a thorough understanding of visualizing digital and print products. The practical nature of the apprenticeship allowed me to manage large-scale projects at an advertising agency, including the design and website relaunch for various companies in the medical field and regional projects.

As a result of my hard work and dedication, I was recognized with the award for the best Media Designer in the region by the IHK Karlsruhe upon graduation.

IHK & School Certificates

Dual Study

Applied Computer Science

DHBW Karlsruhe
September 2013 – June 2014

During my two semesters studying applied computer science, I acquired practical knowledge in developing software using Java, C++, and PHP. I also learned how to design the structure of databases. However, my greater interest in media design led me to discontinue my studies in favor of an apprenticeship in Media Design.

Work

Experience

Digital Marketing Manager

Hegelmann Group

April 2021 – Today

As a digital marketing manager, I was responsible for overseeing and executing a major relaunch of the group-level website, which included 9 different languages, dynamic elements, and SEO optimization. As a result of these efforts, I was able to increase the average visitor time by a factor of 4x. Additionally, I manage the relaunch of various other websites, create new corporate images and logos for different companies within the group, and produce videos and photographs of company events.

Media Designer & Web Developer

3We communication & marketing gmbh

September 2014 – March 2021

The media agency 3We has been a constant presence in my professional journey, starting with an apprenticeship in Media Design and continuing throughout my studies. During this time, I was involved in a variety of projects both in design and development. Focusing on medical and regional companies provided me with diverse experiences and allowed me to gain expertise in print, digital and web development.

Freelance Work

Pfahli

February 2018 – today

I am always eager to take on new and diverse challenges, which is why I decided to work as a freelancer. Through this, I have implemented dozens of projects in media design, web development, photography, and videography. Additionally, I volunteer my time to support various clubs in my community with their graphic design needs at no cost.

Student in Applied Computer Science

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie

September 2013 – August 2014

During my dual studies, I was employed by the Institute of Applied Computer Sciences at KIT and participated in a scientific project focused on image processing in the medical field as a developer.