Sydney Sharpe
Hamburg
Summary
Product Manager at Black Hill Pictures GmbH with expertise in project planning and design thinking. Successfully launched 40 films annually, driving revenue growth through strategic market analysis and effective team collaboration.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Manager
Black Hill Pictures GmbH
06.2022 - Current
- Selection and Acquisition of new titles
- Contract negotiation
- Project Manager for 40 Titles per year (project runtime of about 6 months)
- Responsible for the project budget, timeline, design, get offers for services from external providers and coordinate them (synchronization and authoring), digital placement, marketing, instructing the sales team and our distributors, reporting to our licensor's
- Coordination of a worldwide release of Opera recordings digitally and physically (responsible for design, marketing, digital and physical distribution)
- Exploitation of the rights over the entire lifetime of our license periods (10-35 years) through digital and tv rights and special editions
- New: financing and co producer of a film
- Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
- Managed full product lifecycle, from ideation through post-launch support, ensuring consistent quality control measures were in place.
- Launched successful products by conducting thorough market research and identifying customer needs.
- Analyzed competitive landscapes to identify market opportunities, informing strategic business decisions.
- Directed planning and budgeting efforts.
- Developed comprehensive go-to-market strategies, ensuring successful product launches and brand positioning.
- Created and managed social media campaigns to increase brand engagement.
- Wrote and distributed press releases to increase brand visibility.
- Executed comprehensive marketing plans that consistently achieved targets for increased revenue.
- Devised content strategy to effectively engage target audiences.
- Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
- Coordinated with design and media teams to develop high-quality creative assets.
- Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
- Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
- Collaborated with sales teams to develop effective training materials that drove increased product knowledge among staff members, resulting in higher close rates.
- Coordinated design meetings and decisions with internal departments and teams.
Tutorial Teacher
Private Individuals
2015 - 2025
- Successfully tutored 4 students through their Abitur
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction, accommodating individual needs and learning styles.
- Assessed student progress through ongoing formative assessments, adjusting instruction as needed to ensure mastery of content.
- Maintained open lines of communication with parents, fostering strong partnerships to support student success.
Verkäuferin
Neuhaus
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Opened and closed the store, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Assisted in inventory management tasks, such as stock replenishment and cycle counts, to ensure product availability.
Verkäuferin
Garten Von Ehren
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Opened and ,closed shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Werkstudentin
Divers.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities when faced with unexpected challenges during event coordination or daily tasks.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
Education
Physics
Universität Hamburg
Hamburg06-2022
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Universität Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany11-2020
High School Diploma -
Gymnasium Süderelbe
Hamburg07-2016
Skills
- MS office
- Fast learner
- Problem-solving
- Project planning
- Design thinking
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Product Manager
Black Hill Pictures GmbH
06.2022 - Current
Verkäuferin
Neuhaus
10.2021 - 04.2022
Verkäuferin
Garten Von Ehren
03.2019 - 05.2020
Tutorial Teacher
Private Individuals
2015 - 2025
Werkstudentin
Divers.
Physics
Universität Hamburg
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Universität Hamburg
High School Diploma -
Gymnasium Süderelbe
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