Hi, I’m Štěpán Hlucháň. I’m a versatile marketing, graphic designer and localization project management professional with international experience across the Netherlands and the Czech Republic. I specialize in end-to-end localization, media production, and marketing campaigns, with a hands-on approach and a knack for building strong client relationships. I enjoy turning complex requirements into practical solutions, leading cross-functional teams, and driving first-time-right delivery. In my spare time I love cooking, nature photography, welding, and exploring new music ideas.

Štěpán Hlucháň

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Hi, I’m Štěpán Hlucháň. I’m a versatile marketing, graphic designer and localization project management professional with international experience across the Netherlands and the Czech Republic. I specialize in end-to-end localization, media production, and marketing campaigns, with a hands-on approach and a knack for building strong client relationships. I enjoy turning complex requirements into practical solutions, leading cross-functional teams, and driving first-time-right delivery. In my spare time I love cooking, nature photography, welding, and exploring new music ideas.

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Hi, I’m Štěpán Hlucháň. I’m a versatile marketing, graphic designer and localization project management professional with international experience across the Netherlands and the Czech Republic. I specialize in end-to-end localization, media production, and marketing campaigns, with a hands-on approach and a knack for building strong client relationships.

I enjoy turning complex requirements into practical solutions, leading cross-functional teams, and driving first-time-right delivery. In my spare time I love cooking, nature photography, welding, and exploring new music ideas.

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Language

Dutch
Fluent
Czech
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Founder / Owner at Chilliez Entertainment s.r.o.
January 1, 2025 - Present
Deliver translations in and from Dutch, focusing on marketing, websites, and business content. Excel in graphic design. Manage print mediation, merchandise, marketing advice, and project management for marketing and localization projects.
Project Director at Hercules Transforming Communication & Prose On Pixels
January 1, 2014 - Present
Responsible for global localization projects for TV and online media for accounts such as Harman/JBL, Randstad, Parkside (Lidl), Jacobs Douwe Egberts and TEVA. Oversaw costing, scheduling, client management, production and final media delivery; contributed to process improvements and integration of Adobe Workfront.
Senior Project Manager at Hercules Transforming Communication
August 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024
Managed global localization projects for TV and online media for accounts including Harman/JBL, Randstad, Parkside (Lidl), Jacobs Douwe Egberts & TEVA; responsible for costing, scheduling, client management, production and final media delivery.
Head of Marketing Department at SULKO s.r.o.
May 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Responsible for company-wide marketing in the Czech Republic; development of marketing strategy; campaigns to support the sales department; analysis and evaluation of marketing activities; coordination of social media; event marketing; cooperation with external suppliers; management of a small marketing team; building the SULKO brand; market monitoring.
Interim Manager at Golden Apple Cinema a.s.
May 1, 2017 - October 1, 2019
Interim manager of the GAC Liptovský Mikuláš multiplex cinema branch; team of 5 managers; HACCP; Data analysis; development of a bonus system; digital menu display solution (Linux).
Technical Supervisor / Reconstruction Supervisor at Golden Apple Cinema a.s.
May 1, 2017 - October 1, 2019
Technical supervision of the investor - reconstruction of Resort Vičanov; coordination of construction site; negotiations with designers and authorities; tendering; graphic design of logo and 3D models; photo documentation.
IT & E-commerce Project Manager at Sapph Distribution B.V.
April 1, 2013 - November 1, 2013
Maintenance of LAN, computers; management of mobile phone numbers; negotiation of telcom contracts; implementation and maintenance of Magento-based e-shop; optimization of sales funnel; test and migrate price lists; coordinate IT/tech aspects.
Branch Office Manager at Z Studio B.V.
July 1, 2010 - February 1, 2013
Establishing a Czech branch in the Netherlands for Z Studio s.r.o.; management of the branch and a small team; maintaining and expanding customers in northwestern Europe; negotiating long-term supply contracts; coordinating translation, DTP, press and forwarding; testing KARAT system.
Executive, Owner at 3 AM Productions
January 1, 2005 - July 1, 2010
Graphic design, web design, programming and project management; advice on online presence and social network maintenance.
Project Lead at Prose On Pixels Prague (Hercules Transforming Communication)
March 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
From client order, production to media delivery (First Time Right initiative); involved with the integration and development of Adobe Workfront into Prose On Pixels Prague.
Interim Manager at Golden Apple Cinema a.s. (GAC Liptovský Mikuláš multiplex cinema branch)
May 1, 2017 - October 1, 2019
Interim manager of the GAC Liptovský Mikuláš multiplex cinema branch; HACCP; data analysis; development of a bonus system; digital menu display above the buffet (Linux).
Technical Supervisor - Reconstruction Project at Golden Apple Cinema a.s.
May 1, 2017 - October 1, 2019
Technical supervision of the investor - reconstruction of Resort Vičanov Golden Apple Cinema a.s.; coordination of construction site; planning and control of work; negotiations with designers and authorities; tender for suppliers; graphic design of logo, 3D models of buildings; photo documentation.
Project Director at Hercules Transforming Communication
March 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
From client order, production, to media delivery (First Time Right initiative). In Prague, closely involved with the integration and development of Adobe Workfront into Prose On Pixels Prague.
Interim Manager at Golden Apple Cinema a.s. (GAC Liptovský Mikuláš)
May 1, 2017 - October 31, 2019
Interim management for the multiplex cinema branch; led a team of 5 managers; HACCP development; Disdata cash register software testing; data analysis; development of a bonus system; digital menu display implementation (Linux).
Technical Supervisor of Investor – Reconstruction of Resort Vičanov at Golden Apple Cinema a.s.
May 1, 2017 - October 31, 2019
Coordination of construction site; planning and control of works; negotiations with designers and authorities; tendering for suppliers; graphic design of logo, 3D models; photo documentation.
Project Manager Injection Business at Milacron Europe (Milacron/Ferromatik) (DME Czech Republic s.r.o.)
April 1, 2017 - Present
Remote role since 2017; communication with customers in the Netherlands and Belgium; sales of machines; preparation of offers; processing of orders in SAP including coordination of delivery transport and installation; IT migration from Enterprise One to SAP; system testing and feedback to IT.
Senior Project Manager for the Benelux market at HAVAS Worldwide a.s.
February 1, 2016 - June 30, 2021
Promoted from PM to senior PM in June 2015. Managed Reckitt & Benckiser key-account (14 brands); coordination with 20 product managers; preparation of storyboards and video materials; meeting deadlines; media planning; license control; coordination of recording studios, translators, voice-over artists and post-production houses.
Marketing & IT Manager at Royal Lounge Junky B.V.
November 1, 2014 - November 1, 2015
Responsible for brand marketing strategy and brand awareness; coordination of product photography; photo retouching; graphic processing of visuals; leaflets, billboards, POS materials; implementation of e-shop and website; tender management; social networks; launch party for 300 guests; IT-management of the network/telco.
Technical Supervisor / Reconstruction Oversight at Golden Apple Cinema a.s.
May 1, 2017 - October 1, 2019
Technical supervision of the investor - reconstruction of Resort Vičanov. Coordination of construction site, employees and contractors; planning and control of work; negotiations with designers and authorities; tender for suppliers; graphic design of logo, 3D models for designers; photo documentation of the construction site.
Branch Office Manager / Telcom Contracts at Z Studio B.V.
July 1, 2010 - February 1, 2013
Branch office setup for Czech company in the Netherlands; manage customers in Northwestern Europe; negotiate long-term supply contracts; translation, DTP, press coordination; testing KARAT system modifications.

Education

Graphic Media Technology at Rotterdam College of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Accountancy – Propedeuse at HES College of Applied Sciences
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998
GCSE at CSG Aquamarijn
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1996
Diverse internal courses regarding Intellectual Property & AI use at Havas University / Vivendi Group
January 1, 2024 - January 8, 2026
General course on Intellectual Property at Google
January 1, 2021 - January 8, 2026
Official Welding Course – EN ISO 9606-1 at ZK
January 1, 2020 - January 8, 2026
Electronic Music Production at SAE Institute
January 1, 2019 - January 8, 2026
Polygraphy course at Heidelberg
January 1, 2012 - January 8, 2026
Papiamento language at Stichting Splika
January 1, 2009 - January 8, 2026
Graphic Media Technology at Rotterdam College of Applied Sciences (RIVIO)
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Propedeuse Accountancy at HES College of Applied Sciences
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998
GCSE at CSG Aquamarijn
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1996
Graphic Media Technology at RIVIO Rotterdam College of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Propedeuse Accountancy at HES College of Applied Sciences
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998
GCSE at CSG Aquamarijn
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1996
Graphic Media Technology at RIVIO Rotterdam College of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
Accountancy – Propedeuse at HES College of Applied Sciences
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1998
GCSE at CSG Aquamarijn
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1996
Papiamento language course at Stichting Splika
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

Basics of HACCP hygiene minimum certificate
January 1, 2019 - January 8, 2026
Creative Skills for Innovation / Design Thinking
January 1, 2024 - January 8, 2026
General course on Intellectual Property
January 1, 2021 - January 8, 2026
Official Welding Course – EN ISO 9606-1
January 1, 2020 - January 8, 2026
Basics of HACCP hygiene minimum certificate
January 1, 2019 - January 8, 2026
Electronic Music Production
January 1, 2019 - January 8, 2026
Polygraphy course
January 1, 2012 - January 8, 2026
Papiamento language
January 1, 2009 - January 8, 2026
Diverse internal IP & AI training
January 1, 2024 - January 8, 2026
Creative Skills for Innovation / Design Thinking Certificate
January 1, 2024 - January 8, 2026
General Intellectual Property Certificate
January 1, 2021 - January 8, 2026
Official Welding Course – EN ISO 9606-1 135 certificate
January 1, 2020 - January 8, 2026
Basics of HACCP Hygiene Minimum Certificate
January 1, 2019 - January 8, 2026
Electronic Music Production Course
January 1, 2019 - January 8, 2026
Polygraphy Course
January 1, 2012 - January 8, 2026
Papiamento Language Course
January 1, 2009 - January 8, 2026
OS Platforms Knowledge (Windows, MacOS, Linux)
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026
Creative Skills for Innovation / Design thinking
January 1, 2024 - January 8, 2026
General course on Intellectual Property
January 1, 2021 - January 8, 2026
Official Intellectual Property course
January 1, 2020 - January 8, 2026
Official Welding Course – EN ISO 9606
January 1, 2019 - January 8, 2026
Basics of HACCP (hygiene minimum)
January 1, 2019 - January 8, 2026
Electronic Music Production
January 1, 2019 - January 8, 2026
Polygraphy
January 1, 2012 - January 8, 2026
Papiamento language course
January 1, 2009 - January 8, 2026
Creative Skills for Innovation / Design thinking certificate
January 1, 2024 - January 14, 2026
General course on Intellectual Property certificate
January 1, 2021 - January 14, 2026
Official Welding Course – ZK 135.1 EN ISO 9606-1
January 1, 2020 - January 14, 2026
Basics of HACCP a hygiene minimum certificate
January 1, 2019 - January 14, 2026
Electronic Music Production course certificate
January 1, 2019 - January 14, 2026
Polygraphy course certificate
January 1, 2012 - January 14, 2026
Papiamento language course certificate
January 1, 2009 - January 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other, Retail, Education