I’ve built a career blending graphic design, marketing and content writing for hospitality brands across Europe, shaping brand narratives and delivering campaigns that combine elegant typography with strategic storytelling and measurable results. My work spans branding, web/content coordination, PR collaboration, and hands-on design across multi-property luxury hotels and experiences. I’m a reliable, proactive professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and loves turning ideas into compelling, revenue-driving visuals and messages.

Dörte Ahlgrimm

I’ve built a career blending graphic design, marketing and content writing for hospitality brands across Europe, shaping brand narratives and delivering campaigns that combine elegant typography with strategic storytelling and measurable results. My work spans branding, web/content coordination, PR collaboration, and hands-on design across multi-property luxury hotels and experiences. I’m a reliable, proactive professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and loves turning ideas into compelling, revenue-driving visuals and messages.

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I’ve built a career blending graphic design, marketing and content writing for hospitality brands across Europe, shaping brand narratives and delivering campaigns that combine elegant typography with strategic storytelling and measurable results. My work spans branding, web/content coordination, PR collaboration, and hands-on design across multi-property luxury hotels and experiences. I’m a reliable, proactive professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and loves turning ideas into compelling, revenue-driving visuals and messages.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Advanced
Portuguese
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Journalist at Nordkurier & Anzeigenkurier (Germany)
December 31, 2002 - September 11, 2025
Journalist at local newspapers Nordkurier and Anzeigenkurier.
Trainee – Journalist at Mujeres de Empresa
December 31, 2000 - September 11, 2025
Trainee journalist for Mujeres de Empresa, Buenos Aires, Argentina (site for female Latin-American entrepreneurs).
Trainee – Journalist at Mujeres de Empresa
December 31, 2005 - September 11, 2025
Trainee journalist, Buenos Aires, Argentina (South America site).
Head of Graphic Design & Digital Marketing at Grand House Algarve (Portugal)
December 31, 2004 - September 11, 2025
Head of graphic design & digital marketing for a 5-star hotel group.
Marketing, Communications & Graphic Design at Boutique Hotel Vivenda Miranda & Quinta das Barradas; Historic Hotel Chesa Salis
December 31, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Marketing, communications & graphic design across multiple boutique properties in Algarve and St. Moritz/Switzerland.
Freelance Graphic Design & Email Marketing at Sixinch (UK) – office
January 1, 2018 - September 11, 2025
Freelance graphic design and email marketing for Sixinch UK.
Marketing & Graphic Design at Cascade Resort; Vivenda Miranda; Quinta das Barradas
December 31, 2014 - September 11, 2025
Marketing & graphic design for Cascade Resort and related properties.
Responsible Guest Relation at Herdade dos Grous
December 31, 2014 - September 11, 2025
Responsible Guest Relation at winery resort Herdade dos Grous (Vila Vita Parc group).
Sabbatical Traveller at Self-Employed
December 31, 2007 - September 11, 2025
Sabbatical – travelling across New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Borneo, Singapore & SE Asia.
Journalist at Nordkurier / Anzeigenkurier
December 31, 2002 - September 11, 2025
Wrote and edited news articles, generated content for local newspaper websites and in-house publications, and conducted interviews.
Head of Graphic Design & Digital Marketing at 5 star Hotel Grand House Algarve
December 31, 2004 - September 11, 2025
Led branding, identity development, and digital marketing campaigns; oversaw creation of marketing materials, web banners, and client communications.
Sabbatical - Travel at Travel
December 31, 2007 - September 11, 2025
Extended travel focused on personal development and cross-cultural experiences across geographies including New Zealand, Australia, and Southeast Asia.
Trainee – Journalist at Mujeres de Empresa (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
December 31, 2004 - September 11, 2025
Trainee journalist for a site focused on female Latin-American entrepreneurs; contributed articles and research.
Marketing, Communications & Graphic Design at Boutique Hotels Vivenda Miranda, Quinta das Barradas, and Chesa Salis (St. Moritz, Switzerland)
January 1, 2018 - Present
Directed marketing, communications, and graphic design across multiple properties; managed branding and cross-channel campaigns.
Freelance Graphic Design & Email Marketing at Sixinch (UK office) – foam coated furniture
December 31, 2018 - September 11, 2025
Provided graphic design and email marketing services; supported product launches and brand storytelling.
Marketing & Graphic Design at Cascade Resort; Vivenda Miranda & Quinta das Barradas
December 31, 2014 - September 11, 2025
Handled marketing and graphic design for multiple luxury properties; produced campaigns and editorial content.
Guest Relations at Herdade dos Grous (Vila Vita Parc group)
December 31, 2014 - September 11, 2025
Responsible for guest relations and experience within a leading boutique winery/hotel environment.
Journalist at Nordkurier and Anzeigenkurier (local newspapers)
December 31, 2002 - September 11, 2025
Wrote and edited articles for local newspapers; conducted interviews; contributed to online and print editions.
Trainee – Journalist at Mujeres de Empresa
December 31, 2004 - September 11, 2025
Trainee journalist; contributed content for the site Mujeres de Empresa, a platform for female Latin-American entrepreneurs.
Head of Graphic Design & Digital Marketing at 5-star Hotel Grand House Algarve
December 31, 2004 - September 11, 2025
Led branding, graphic design and digital marketing across the Algarve property; coordinated marketing materials, web content, and campaigns.
Marketing, Communications & Graphic Design at Boutique Hotel Vivenda Miranda & Quinta das Barradas; Historic Hotel Chesa Salis
December 31, 2025 - September 11, 2025
Developed marketing strategies, communications plans, and branding; designed marketing materials and editorials for hotels in Algarve and St. Moritz.
Freelance Graphic Designer & Email Marketing Specialist at Sixinch (UK)
December 31, 2018 - September 11, 2025
Graphic design and email marketing for UK office; created portfolio ads and editorials; supported product marketing for foam-coated furniture.
Marketing & Graphic Design at Cascade Resort Algarve; Vivenda Miranda; Quinta das Barradas
December 31, 2014 - September 11, 2025
Marketing and graphic design for multiple properties; branding, print and digital campaigns.
Responsible Guest Relations at Herdade dos Grous (Vila Vita Parc)
December 31, 2014 - September 11, 2025
Managed guest relations and guest services; contributed to guest experience initiatives for a leading hotel group.
Sabbatical traveler at Self
December 31, 2007 - September 11, 2025
Sabbatical travel across New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Borneo, Singapore & Southeast Asia; pursued personal development and cultural experiences.
Head of Graphic Design & Digital Marketing at Grand House Algarve (5 star Hotel)
April 1, 2025 - October 18, 2025
Led branding and identity development for the Grand House Algarve; designed and maintained marketing materials (internal docs, stationery, brochures, fact sheets, PR materials, web banners, and guidebooks); managed CMS-based website updates and targeted email campaigns; developed business and investment presentations; shaped the hotels' narrative across properties; collaborated with external PR and agencies to ensure consistent brand messaging.
Marketing, Communications & Graphic Design at Boutique Hotel Vivenda Miranda; Quinta das Barradas; Hotel Chesa Salis
April 1, 2025 - October 18, 2025
Oversaw marketing, communications and graphic design for multiple properties in Algarve and St. Moritz; aligned branding across platforms, managed social media and web presence, produced editorials and presentations, and maintained brand consistency.
Freelance Graphic Design & Email Marketing at Sixinch (UK office) // foam coated furniture
January 1, 2018 - October 18, 2025
Provided freelance graphic design and email marketing services; created portfolio ads and editorials for print and online; supported product launches and communications for an international design brand.
Marketing & Graphic Design at Cascade Resort; Vivenda Miranda & Quinta das Barradas
January 1, 2014 - October 18, 2025
Developed marketing materials, branding and visual communications for resort properties; supported PR and guest relations with compelling collateral and campaigns.
Responsible Guest Relations at Herdade dos Grous, Vila Vita Parc
January 1, 2014 - October 18, 2025
Guest relations and hospitality branding for a leading winery/hotel; contributed to guest experience, events, PR and communications; helped maintain high service standards and brand storytelling.
Trainee Journalist at Nordkurier / Anzeigenkurier (Germany)
January 1, 2000 - October 18, 2025
Trainee journalist; contributed to local newspaper reporting and publishing workflows; gained experience in editorial processes and content development.
Freelancer at Portugal
January 1, 2004 - October 18, 2025
Freelance graphic design, marketing and communications work across hospitality and lifestyle brands.

Education

Vocational training as a female management assistant in publishing at Nordkurier and Anzeigenkurier (local newspapers)
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Vocational training as a management assistant in publishing at Nordkurier / Anzeigenkurier (local newspaper)
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Vocational training as a female management assistant in publishing at Nordkurier
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Vocational training as a female management assistant in publishing at Nordkurier / Anzeigenkurier (local newspaper)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002

Qualifications

Vocational training as a female management assistant in publishing
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Vocational training: female management assistant in publishing
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Other, Education, Retail