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Sven Kaufmann

Sven Kaufmann

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Experienced talent management professional with over 20 years of expertise in the creative industry, seeking a challenging role in the entertainment industry . Eager to leverage my extensive background in talent management, deal-making, and brand building to contribute to a dynamic and innovative team.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Managing Director

TollMedia.io
11.2021 - Current
  • Marketed the Toll protocol to Brands, talent, and publications
  • Developed Drip Drop magazine
  • Executed PR and marketing strategy for the USA and the UK
  • Formed brand partnerships within sports, music, and fashion.

Head of Brand

vVARDIS
11.2019 - 11.2021
  • Created and placed advertising campaigns
  • Led branding and marketing efforts
  • Negotiated contracts with PR agencies, performance marketing agencies, and advertising agencies
  • Developed Brand book and vision before launch
  • Supported business and sales team initiatives through media planning, creative development, metrics analysis, market research, and vendor management.

Co-Founder / Managing Director

R+ Agency
07.2016 - 12.2019
  • Successfully signed accounts with local and global brands, including Vince, Solid and Striped, Redone, Max Mara, Circus by Sam Edelman, Sea-NY, and more
  • Led prospecting, sales, contract negotiations, and project management
  • Managed creative teams, communicated directly with clients, and oversaw project completion.

Managing Director / Vice President

Jed Root Group
06.2000 - 06.2016
  • Managed and reoriented the Jed Root Group, securing refinancing and reaching a turnover of $28M in 2016
  • Established Jed Root agencies in London and Paris, significantly increasing turnover
  • Developed artists’ management software for Jed Root international
  • Organized exhibitions and cultivated relationships with publishers and art galleries
  • Managed talent in Paris, London, and NYC, generating paid and editorial work for them.

Assistant Designer

John Galliano SA
02.1996 - 10.1999
  • Assisted the studio with research, mood boards, and design work
  • Supervised design execution in manufacturers in Germany and Italy
  • Conceptualized show venues and invitations.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Women's Wear Design -

ESMOD International
Paris, France

Degree and Certified as Biological Laboratory Technician -

SBSW - Bern

Skills

  • Talent Management
  • Deal Making
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Communication
  • Team Leadership
  • Marketing and PR
  • Creative Direction
  • Brand Building and Strategy
  • Performance Marketing

Additional

Member of Malaika.org, Co-founder of www.areatilspace.com (Prop Tech Startup), Shareholder of Tollmedia.io

References

  • Elizabeth Collins: President of the Azoff Company
  • Patrick Moxey: Founder of Ultra Music and Helix records
  • Donald Schneider: Creative director Donald Schneider Studio
  • Robbie Myers: Ex editor in Chief of ELLE USA

Affiliations

  • malaika.org

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
German
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Managing Director

TollMedia.io
11.2021 - Current

Head of Brand

vVARDIS
11.2019 - 11.2021

Co-Founder / Managing Director

R+ Agency
07.2016 - 12.2019

Managing Director / Vice President

Jed Root Group
06.2000 - 06.2016

Assistant Designer

John Galliano SA
02.1996 - 10.1999

Bachelor's Degree in Women's Wear Design -

ESMOD International

Degree and Certified as Biological Laboratory Technician -

SBSW - Bern

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