Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Personal Information
Stays Abroad
Timeline
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Maximilian Rabe-Bär

Hamburg
Maximilian Rabe-Bär

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive international experience in tourism, hospitality, event management, and sales. Skilled in customer service, logistics, team leadership, and sales, with a strong background in tourism management, kitesurfing instruction, and event coordination. Fluent in German and English, with a passion for outdoor sports, travel, and intercultural exchange.

Overview

13
years of professional experience

Work History

Robinson Club GmbH

Kitesurf Instructor
06.2022 - 12.2024

Job overview

  • Conducting kitesurfing lessons for demanding individuals and groups, ensuring a safe and enjoyable learning experience
  • Tailoring lessons to individual needs and ensuring safety standards are met

Aldiana GmbH

Ski Shop Manager
12.2023 - 04.2024

Job overview

  • Maintained a customer-focused environment, ensuring exceptional service and addressing customer inquiries or concerns
  • Managed daily operations, inventory, and staff

Atlantic Group

Catering Coordinator for the Formula1 Mega Event
03.2023 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • Oversaw logistics for food and beverage distribution across various zones within the race venue
  • Worked 18-hour shifts daily to ensure smooth event execution

Peter Rowland Group

Catering Coordinator of the 'Avalon' Event
02.2023 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Coordinated with various teams, managed timelines, and troubleshot issues for smooth event execution
  • Ensured the seamless delivery of food and beverage services for a large-scale event

BanaNana e.U.

Self-Employed
01.2020 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Managed an Amazon FBA business, including product sourcing, marketing, and customer service
  • Built a robust sales strategy for sourcing and selling products on Amazon

Expedia Group, Inc.

Associate Market Manager
12.2017 - 03.2019

Job overview

  • Acquired potential hotel partners and built strategic relationships in the northern and eastern Germany/DACH market
  • Developed market strategies for the Expedia Lodging Partner Service

Sea Chefs Cruises Ltd. – Mein Schiff 2

Shore Excursion Consultant
04.2017 - 10.2017

Job overview

  • Coordinated shore excursions, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional guest experiences
  • Handled disembarkation and re-embarkation procedures, as well as tender operations for guests

Hamburg Marriott Hotel

Commis de Rang
11.2013 - 08.2014

Job overview

  • Supported inside and outside catering, preparing banquets and assisting in menu events for up to 300 people
  • Coordinated menu events, working on the garde-manger and banquet positions

Frischecenter Zurheide KG - Gourmet-Bistro

Commis de Rang
02.2012 - 08.2012

Job overview

  • Provided customer service and created a variety of international and local dishes
  • Motivated and developed a team of five staff members

Lewanderski-Catering-Marl by Avanti GmbH

Deputy Operations Head
10.2011 - 02.2012

Job overview

  • Monitored project budgets, ensuring timely and on-budget delivery
  • Responsible for hygiene standards in line with HACCP guidelines

Education

EBC Hochschule
Hamburg, Germany

Bachelor’s Degree from Tourism and Event Management
01.2016

Prince of Songkla University
Thailand

International Semester from Tourism and Event Management
01.2014

Vocational Chef College
Hamburg, Germany

Dual Apprenticeship
01.2011

Skills

  • Sales & Customer Service
  • Event Coordination
  • Team Leadership
  • Effective Communication
  • Multicultural Awareness
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Problem-Solving

Languages

German
English

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 03/26/88

Stays Abroad

  • Russia/Siberia, 3 months
  • New Zealand, 12 months
  • India and Nepal, 2 months
  • Australia, 12 months
  • Southern Africa (11 countries), 2 months
  • Southeast Asia, 16 months
  • Costa Rica, 2 months

Timeline

Ski Shop Manager

Aldiana GmbH
12.2023 - 04.2024

Catering Coordinator for the Formula1 Mega Event

Atlantic Group
03.2023 - 04.2023

Catering Coordinator of the 'Avalon' Event

Peter Rowland Group
02.2023 - 03.2023

Kitesurf Instructor

Robinson Club GmbH
06.2022 - 12.2024

Self-Employed

BanaNana e.U.
01.2020 - 06.2022

Associate Market Manager

Expedia Group, Inc.
12.2017 - 03.2019

Shore Excursion Consultant

Sea Chefs Cruises Ltd. – Mein Schiff 2
04.2017 - 10.2017

Commis de Rang

Hamburg Marriott Hotel
11.2013 - 08.2014

Commis de Rang

Frischecenter Zurheide KG - Gourmet-Bistro
02.2012 - 08.2012

Deputy Operations Head

Lewanderski-Catering-Marl by Avanti GmbH
10.2011 - 02.2012

EBC Hochschule

Bachelor’s Degree from Tourism and Event Management

Prince of Songkla University

International Semester from Tourism and Event Management

Vocational Chef College

Dual Apprenticeship
Maximilian Rabe-Bär