I am Patrick Dempsey, a Content/Marketing Manager focused on driving growth in the DACH region and beyond. I specialise in creating strategic marketing and content campaigns, with hands-on skills in contextual marketing, podcasting, blogging, video editing, storyboarding, SEO, copy editing, native advertising, and creative direction. I thrive in dynamic teams and love turning ideas into engaging, results-driven content for German-speaking audiences and global listeners. I build cohesive brands through thoughtful storytelling, data-driven campaigns, and a collaborative mindset, delivering impactful content that resonates with diverse audiences while continuously refining strategy and impact.…

Patrick Dempsey

I am Patrick Dempsey, a Content/Marketing Manager focused on driving growth in the DACH region and beyond. I specialise in creating strategic marketing and content campaigns, with hands-on skills in contextual marketing, podcasting, blogging, video editing, storyboarding, SEO, copy editing, native advertising, and creative direction. I thrive in dynamic teams and love turning ideas into engaging, results-driven content for German-speaking audiences and global listeners. I build cohesive brands through thoughtful storytelling, data-driven campaigns, and a collaborative mindset, delivering impactful content that resonates with diverse audiences while continuously refining strategy and impact.…

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I am Patrick Dempsey, a Content/Marketing Manager focused on driving growth in the DACH region and beyond. I specialise in creating strategic marketing and content campaigns, with hands-on skills in contextual marketing, podcasting, blogging, video editing, storyboarding, SEO, copy editing, native advertising, and creative direction. I thrive in dynamic teams and love turning ideas into engaging, results-driven content for German-speaking audiences and global listeners.

I build cohesive brands through thoughtful storytelling, data-driven campaigns, and a collaborative mindset, delivering impactful content that resonates with diverse audiences while continuously refining strategy and impact.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Irish
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate
Bulgarian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Marketing Manager at PODIGEE GmbH
February 1, 2023 - November 11, 2025
Led the expansion of Podigee’s online presence across the DACH region, building a localized marketing approach, strengthening the German team, and setting department objectives. Recruited and managed external hires (graphic designers & bloggers); executed multi-channel campaigns (Meta & Google Ads); oversaw website redesign and SEO improvements; produced brand and in-app videos; coordinated cross-functional efforts with three CEOs and department heads for a 50+ person organization.
Head of Content UK & Germany at TVSMILES
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Managed a team of nine writers, five graphic designers, and two video content designers; launched UK app and expanded the German team; conceptualised the UK app, including slogans, press texts, websites, sales presentations, and push notifications; developed in-app quiz content, managed live content, and produced earned media across major social platforms; created brand and in-app videos and optimised app store assets for SEO.
Copy Writer / Content Manager/Translator/Social Media Marketing – German/English Communications Coordination at BONOFA
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Independent copy writing, newsletter creation and design, content for websites, blog entries, webinar scripts for CEOs, and press & social media texts; planned and executed social media marketing strategies and product launch campaigns; developed 20+ new websites and SEO campaigns; translated FAQs and system communications for a global MLM network.
English Teacher/Proof Reader/Scientific Writer Lecturer at Max Planck Institute für Informatik
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Responsible for all levels of student work; created entrance/final exams, course materials, and graded exams; taught classes in scientific writing for PhD, Master, and Bachelor level; proofread academic papers and journals.
English Writing Teacher at Saarland University English Department
October 31, 2013 - October 31, 2013
Taught advanced written expression, business English, and CVs; managed curriculum, exam preparation, and correction.
Business English Teacher at Saarland Carl Duisberg Center Saarbrücken
October 31, 2013 - October 31, 2013
Taught business, specialized, and general English including executive-level business English; contributed to curriculum and course planning.
English Teacher at Newton Langues, Spichern, France
November 30, 2009 - November 30, 2009
Taught business English for executives including CEOs; responsibility for course content and planning.
Owner, Event Promoter Musician Bookings & DJ at Soulful Studios Events and Dj Agency
October 31, 2020 - October 31, 2020
Self-employed event manager for weekly, monthly club events and annual dance festivals across Ireland, Germany, Luxembourg & France; responsible for planning, marketing, press, and bookings for large scale events.
English Teacher at American College Dublin
October 31, 2002 - October 31, 2002
Full-time English language training for groups of up to 25 students; responsible for class planning and business language instruction.
Marketing Manager at PODIGEE GmbH
February 1, 2023 - November 12, 2025
Led the expansion of Podigee’s online presence in the DACH region, localizing marketing efforts, strengthening the German team, and setting department objectives. Recruited and coordinated external hires (graphic designers & bloggers); executed multi-channel campaigns (Meta & Google Ads); directed website relaunch, content strategy, design updates, graphics and SEO text; implemented paid Meta/Google ads and PR strategies to expand brand reach; managed content across social platforms via HubSpot; storyboarded, produced and edited brand and in-app videos for YouTube and TikTok; rewrote website graphics/text and optimized SEO; developed branding assets for thought leadership; collaborated with three CEOs/department heads; regularly audited FAQs and produced comprehensive guides for podcasters.
Copy Writer / Content Manager / Translator / Social Media Marketing – German/English Communications Coordination at BONOFA
December 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Independent copy writing, newsletter conception and design, content for websites/blogs, webinar scripts for CEOs, press & social media texts; developed slogans, press texts, newsletters, and landing pages for a global sales network; translated FAQs and system mails; planned and executed social media marketing strategies and product launches; authored content for multiple marketing websites and campaigns.
English Teacher / Proof Reader / Scientific Writer Lecturer at Max Planck Institute for Informatik
December 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Taught scientific writing to students; created entrance and final exams, course materials and graded exams; proofread MPI and Saarland University academic papers up to Ph.D. level; delivered business and academic writing training for researchers.
English Writing Teacher at Saarland University, English Department
October 1, 2013 - October 1, 2013
Taught four weekly advanced writing classes for academic, business and CV writing; developed curriculum, prepared exams and corrected assignments.
Business English Teacher at Saarland Carl Duisberg Center Saarbrücken
October 1, 2013 - October 1, 2013
Taught business, specialized and general English, including executive programs; developed course content and planning for business communication.
English Teacher at Newton Langues, Spichern, France
November 1, 2009 - November 1, 2009
Taught business English to corporate clients and executives; developed course content and delivery of business-focused language training.
Owner, Event Promoter, Musician Bookings & DJ at Soulful Studios Events and Dj Agency
October 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020
Self-employed event promoter for weekly/monthly club events and festivals across Ireland, Germany, Luxembourg & France; coordinated event planning, marketing, press and artist bookings; led Eletricity Festival across multiple venues and countries with large audience reach.
English Teacher at American College Dublin
October 1, 2002 - October 1, 2002
Delivered full-time English language training to groups of up to 25 students; planned classes and integrated business English modules.
Head of Content UK & Germany at TVSMILES – Advertising/Quiz app
December 1, 2021 - December 1, 2021
Managed a team of nine writers, five graphic designers and two video content designers; launched the UK app, expanded the German team, developed UK app slogans, press texts, websites, sales presentations & push notifications; created in-app quiz content strategies and SEO-optimised app store texts; produced company image videos, in-app videos/graphics & national TV advertisements; maintained cross-department collaboration for a 70+ person organization.
Copy Writer / Content Manager/Translator/Social Media Marketing – German/English Communications Coordination at BONOFA – Network Marketing (Direct Sales Software)
December 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Independent copywriting; newsletter conception & design; front & back-end content for websites, blog entries, webinar scripts for CEOs; translations of FAQs & system mails; planned and executed social media marketing strategies; produced marketing texts and campaigns for a worldwide sales & distribution network; managed content for multiple websites and back-office systems.
English Teacher/Proof Reader/Scientific Writer Lecturer at Max Planck Institute for Informatik & Saarland University
December 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Responsible for all levels of students; created entrance and final exams, course materials; taught scientific writing for academic skills; proofread Max Planck academic papers and journals; supported various departments in English language needs.
English Writing Teacher at Saarland University English Department
October 1, 2013 - October 1, 2013
Taught advanced writing to third-level students; managed curriculum, teaching and exam preparation; corrected assignments and CVs; delivered business writing guidance.
Owner, Event Promoter Musician Bookings & DJ at Soulful Studios Events and Dj Agency – Ireland/Germany
October 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020
Self-employed Event Manager for weekly, monthly club events and annual dance festivals across Ireland, Germany, Luxembourg & France. Responsibilities included planning, coordination, marketing, press, and artist bookings; organized large-scale events such as Elektricity Festival across multiple venues with thousands of attendees.

Education

Leaving Certificate (Irish National Second Level Leaving Certificate) at Maynooth Post- Primary College
September 1, 1986 - June 30, 1991
B.A. Anglistik & Italianistik at Saarland Universität
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007
B.A. in Comparative Literature, American Studies & Film Studies at San Francisco State University
September 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997
Magister in Comparative & American Literature at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
September 1, 1993 - December 31, 1997
ZD Zertifikat Deutsch (National German Proficiency) at Goethe-Institut / LMU
October 1, 1992 - December 31, 1993
DSH National German Language Fluency Diploma at Goethe-Institut
September 1, 1993 - December 31, 1993
TEFL Certificate at Dublin City Language College
January 1, 1993 - June 30, 1993
Content Marketing & Scrum Master Certification at Cimdata Berlin
October 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
European Scrum Master Certification at Cimdata Berlin
March 1, 2023 - November 11, 2025
Content Marketing & Scrum Master Certification at Cimdata Berlin
October 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
European Scrum Master Certification at Cimdata Berlin
March 1, 2023 - November 12, 2025
B.A. in Anglistik & Italianistik at Saarland Universität
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007
National Certificate in Sound Engineering and Music Management at Kylemore Music College, Dublin, Ireland
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
B.A. in Comparative Literature, American Studies & Film Studies at San Francisco State University
September 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
Magister in Comparative & American Literature at Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich
September 1, 1993 - January 1, 1997
Zertifikat Deutsch (ZD) National German Language Proficiency at Goethe Institut Bremen & Prien am Chiemsee
October 1, 1992 - December 1, 1993
T.E.F.L (Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate) at Dublin City Language College
January 1, 1993 - June 1, 1993
DSH National German Language Fluency Diploma at Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich
September 1, 1993 - December 1, 1993
Irish National Leaving Certificate (7 subjects with honours) at Maynooth Post-Primary College
September 1, 1986 - July 1, 1991
Content Marketing & Scrum Master Certification at Cimdata Berlin
October 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Scrum Master at Cimdata Berlin
March 1, 2023 - November 12, 2025
B.A. in Anglistik & Italianistik at Saarland Universität
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2007
National Certificate in Sound Engineering and Music Management at Kylemore Music College, Dublin, Ireland
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2002
B.A. in Comparative Literature, American Studies & Film Studies at San Francisco State University
September 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997
Magister in Comparative & American Literature at Ludwig Maximilian University
September 1, 1993 - January 1, 1997
DSH National German Language Fluency Diploma at Ludwig Maximilian University
September 1, 1993 - December 31, 1993
Irish National Leaving Certificate at Maynooth Post- Primary College
September 1, 1986 - January 1, 1991

Qualifications

Certified Scrum Master
January 1, 2023 - November 11, 2025
European Scrum Master Certification
March 1, 2023 - November 11, 2025
DSH National German Language Fluency Diploma
September 1, 1993 - December 31, 1993
ZD Zertifikat Deutsch
October 1, 1992 - December 31, 1993
TEFL Certificate
January 1, 1993 - June 30, 1993
Certified Scrum Master
January 1, 2023 - November 12, 2025
European Scrum Master Certification
March 1, 2023 - November 12, 2025
Certified Scrum Master
January 1, 2023 - November 12, 2025
European Scrum Master Certification
March 1, 2023 - November 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Other, Travel & Hospitality