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Haakon Hildisch

Haakon Hildisch

Brussels

Summary

Adaptable and creative professional with extensive experience across project management, customer service, and the creative industries. With a strong background in music production, purchasing, and team coordination, I have successfully managed projects from concept to execution in both technical and creative fields. My ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, coupled with my proactive approach to problem-solving, ensures that I drive progress and deliver results. I thrive in dynamic environments, where I can apply my business acumen and creativity to enhance processes and optimize performance.

Work History

Customer Service Consultant - Team Leader

Livingsport
Copenhagen
02.2022 - 06.2024

[Feb. 2022 ➝ Jun. 2024] Team lead within technical customer support in a business manufacturing and selling fitness equipment

  • Responsible for process optimization as well as tasks aiming to improve customer experience
  • Communicated with management about trends in customer cases to help team efficiency and success.

Achievements:

  • Created and led the onboarding process, facilitating a smooth transition and integration for new members.
  • Developed videos and materials that enabled customers to resolve technical issues independently, significantly improving efficiency and reducing case resolution time.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with logistics and warehouse teams to optimize processes, resulting in streamlined operations and reduced costs.
  • Successfully navigated the complexities of an international business environment, facilitating smooth communication between diverse stakeholders across multiple countries.

Music Supervisor

Apollo Music
Copenhagen
08.2021 - 02.2022

[Sep. 2021 ➝ Feb. 2022] Music Supervisor for the Norwegian market in a business providing music for media, film and commercials

  • Consulted with clients to understand their musical needs and preferences, providing tailored music selections for media, film, and commercials.
  • Researched and sourced music options that aligned with project themes and client expectations, enhancing overall project quality.

Achievements:

  • Developed my B2B sales skills through preparing and presenting offers, gaining valuable experience in client negotiations and sales processes.

Technical Service Supporter

Fitness & Healthcare Group
Copenhagen
02.2021 - 08.2021

[Feb. 2021 ➝ Aug. 2021] Technical customer support in a business manufacturing and selling fitness equipment.

Achievements:

  • I developed videos and other materials that enabled customers to resolve technical issues independently.
  • Improved communication skills by effectively resolving customer inquiries and coordinating with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Quickly mastered technical knowledge of fitness machines, enabling me to provide informed and efficient customer support in a new industry.

Purchaser & Project Coordinator

WJ Business Partner AS
Oslo
01.2018 - 10.2020

[Mar. 2018 ➝ Oct. 2020] Company providing B2B consumer goods as well as products and services aiming to enhance brand visibility

  • Tracking orders from placement to delivery
  • Coordinating B2B projects with sales department, sourcing products, negotiating prices and ensuring on-time delivery.
  • Involvement in creative processes, brainstorming with sales about products and client branding options.
  • Strategic purchasing and management of web shop.

Achievements:

  • Gained valuable insight about international business and stakeholder management.
  • Acted as purchaser and coordinator on large-scale, complex projects involving different international stakeholders.
  • Greatly improved my negotiation skills.

Music discovery - Intern

Eccentric Music
Oslo
03.2017 - 11.2017

[Apr. 2017 ➝ Aug. 2017] Record label and music production company

  • Discovering new artists, producers, and song writers through various platforms.
  • Reaching out and communicating with potential collaborators.

Achievements:

  • Developed a keen eye for identifying talent, strengthening the label’s network of creatives.

Founder

Northwave - Music for Media
Oslo
04.2014 - 03.2017

[Mar. 2014 ➝ Apr. 2017] Musical concept development and production for media, film, and commercials.

  • Daily operations, composition, production, and networking

Achievements:

  • Composed and produced original music for various media, film, and commercial projects, and contributed on large-scale Nordic productions such as The Wendy Effect and Haunted.
  • Led the full production process, from concept development to final delivery, working directly with clients to create tailored musical concepts.
  • Successfully managed all aspects of the business, including project acquisition, client relations, and production timelines, resulting in repeat collaborations and an expanding client base.

Assistant/Instructor

Fyrhuset Music Workshop
Oslo
01.2015 - 12.2015

[Jan. 2015 ➝ Dec. 2015] Youth centre in Oslo offering classes in studio work, music theory and instrument instruction for youth between the ages of 10 and 20.

  • Providing instrument instruction, fostering musical skills and encouraging creativity in a supportive environment.
  • Conducting classes in studio work, teaching students about recording techniques and music production processes.

Intern

Dreamscores
Oslo
01.2013 - 03.2013

[Jan. 2013 ➝ Mar. 2013] Musical concept development, composition and production for media.

Achievements:

  • Co-composing, recording and producing the musical score for the Norwegian television series «Helt Perfekt».
  • Gaining valuable experience in scoring for television.

Education

Master of Science - Management of Creative Business Processes

Copenhagen Business School [May 2023]
Copenhagen

Bachelor of Science - Creative Industries Management

BI Norwegian Business School [May 2018]
Oslo

Bachelor of Arts - Popular Music

Noroff ❘ University of South Wales [May 2014]
Oslo ❘ Cardiff

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Adaptability
  • Creativity
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Concept Development
  • Process Optimization
  • Communication
  • Problem-Solving

Volunteer Work

Granittrock, Oslo. Area Manager for a free music festival in Oslo (2018-2020). My area of responsibility was facilitation of the festival area. This involved organizing and planning as well as purchasing of equipment and external services.

Languages

Norwegian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Danish
Advanced (C1)
French
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Customer Service Consultant - Team Leader

Livingsport
02.2022 - 06.2024

Music Supervisor

Apollo Music
08.2021 - 02.2022

Technical Service Supporter

Fitness & Healthcare Group
02.2021 - 08.2021

Purchaser & Project Coordinator

WJ Business Partner AS
01.2018 - 10.2020

Music discovery - Intern

Eccentric Music
03.2017 - 11.2017

Assistant/Instructor

Fyrhuset Music Workshop
01.2015 - 12.2015

Founder

Northwave - Music for Media
04.2014 - 03.2017

Intern

Dreamscores
01.2013 - 03.2013

Master of Science - Management of Creative Business Processes

Copenhagen Business School [May 2023]

Bachelor of Science - Creative Industries Management

BI Norwegian Business School [May 2018]

Bachelor of Arts - Popular Music

Noroff ❘ University of South Wales [May 2014]

Software

Cubase

Navision

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Movex

Haakon Hildisch