I am an experienced project manager and creative team leader in photography, video, and generative AI, with extensive expertise in team management (leading a team of 15 people) and a proven track record of delivering high-impact content. I enjoy crafting efficient workflows and mentoring teams to reach their creative potential. In my current role I reduced team costs by 17%, increased production by 27%, and cut external freelancer costs by 70%. I also bring strong editorial experience and a publishing background with nine books to my projects. I am comfortable working with international teams and across remote settings, and I continually expand my skill set with certifications in training, AI, and modern production tools to stay ahead in a fast-evolving creative field.

Thomas Kremer

I am an experienced project manager and creative team leader in photography, video, and generative AI, with extensive expertise in team management (leading a team of 15 people) and a proven track record of delivering high-impact content. I enjoy crafting efficient workflows and mentoring teams to reach their creative potential. In my current role I reduced team costs by 17%, increased production by 27%, and cut external freelancer costs by 70%. I also bring strong editorial experience and a publishing background with nine books to my projects. I am comfortable working with international teams and across remote settings, and I continually expand my skill set with certifications in training, AI, and modern production tools to stay ahead in a fast-evolving creative field.

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I am an experienced project manager and creative team leader in photography, video, and generative AI, with extensive expertise in team management (leading a team of 15 people) and a proven track record of delivering high-impact content. I enjoy crafting efficient workflows and mentoring teams to reach their creative potential. In my current role I reduced team costs by 17%, increased production by 27%, and cut external freelancer costs by 70%. I also bring strong editorial experience and a publishing background with nine books to my projects.

I am comfortable working with international teams and across remote settings, and I continually expand my skill set with certifications in training, AI, and modern production tools to stay ahead in a fast-evolving creative field.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Team Lead – Photo Studio / Post-Production / Logistics / Photo Editing at Niedermayr Kommunikation GmbH
November 1, 2022 - October 31, 2025
Leading a team of 15 across photography, image editing, photo editing, and logistics. Full-time – Content production for NETTO.
Freelance Commercial Photographer / Videographer / Content Creator at Self-employed / Freelance
September 1, 2017 - Present
Freelance photographer, videographer, and content creator in Munich, delivering commercial visuals and branding content.
Photographer and Studio Manager at FULLHAUS GmbH
May 1, 2020 - October 30, 2022
Photographer and Studio Manager overseeing photography and studio operations.
Owner, Studio for Commercial and Editorial Photography at Kremer, Editora Fotografia e Proj. Culturais Ltda.
January 1, 2008 - Present
Owner of studio for commercial and editorial photography; advertising photography (food, beauty, still life), editorial photography, packaging, and architectural photography. From 2008 – Project Manager for publicly funded cultural projects; responsible for management, funding acquisition, and implementation.
Photography Instructor at Instituto Internacional de Fotografia (IFF)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Photography instructor, sharing professional photography skills with students.
Facilities Coordinator at PPD Germany GmbH & Co. KG
February 4, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Facilities coordination within project operations.
Owner, Studio for Commercial and Editorial Photography at Kremer, Editora Fotografia e Proj. Culturais Ltda.
May 1, 1992 - August 31, 2017
Owner and operator of a studio specializing in advertising, editorial, packaging and architectural photography.
Freelance Commercial Photographer / Videographer / Content Creator at Self-employed
January 1, 2017 - Present
Independent photographer, videographer, and content creator delivering commercial and editorial projects for clients in Germany (Munich, Regensburg, and beyond).
Facilities Manager Assistant (FMA) at PPD Germany GmbH & Co. KG
May 1, 1992 - August 31, 2017
Facilities management support.
Site Activation Coordinator (SAC), SIA Team at PPD Germany GmbH & Co. KG
February 4, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Coordinated site activation activities as SAC within the SIA Team.

Education

Studies in Communication Science (undergraduate level) at Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas (FMU), São Paulo, Brazil
January 1, 1989 - November 30, 2025
Secondary Education at Colégio Visconde de Porto Seguro, São Paulo, Brazil
February 1, 1989 - December 1, 1989
Abitur (equivalent to British A-Levels) at Colégio Visconde de Porto Seguro, São Paulo, Brazil
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1988
Undergraduate studies in Communications (Communications Science) at Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas (FMU), São Paulo, Brazil
January 1, 1989 - December 31, 1989
Abitur (high school diploma) at Colégio Visconde de Porto Seguro, São Paulo, Brazil
February 1, 1986 - December 31, 1988

Qualifications

Certified Trainer (IHK Regensburg)
January 1, 2021 - November 30, 2025
Leadership Training – Team Leader, CBS Sehnert (Germany)
January 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Remote Work Revolution for Everyone - HARVARD University
January 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Google Digital Management, Marketing & E-commerce Professional Certificate
January 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Adobe Professional Marketing
January 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Augmented Reality for Print – Print Academy
January 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025
Difficult Employee Conversations – Print Academy
January 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025
Generative AI for Marketing – Print Academy
January 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025
Certified Trainer (IHK Regensburg)
January 1, 2021 - April 12, 2026
Leadership Training – Team Leader, CBS Sehnert (Germany)
January 1, 2025 - April 12, 2026
Remote Work Revolution for Everyone (Harvard University)
January 1, 2024 - April 12, 2026
Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2024
January 1, 2024 - April 12, 2026
Augmented Reality for Print – Print Academy
January 1, 2023 - April 12, 2026
Difficult Employee Conversations – Print Academy
January 1, 2023 - April 12, 2026
Deeply Practical Project Management - Masterclass
January 1, 2023 - April 12, 2026
Generative AI for Marketing – Print Academy
January 1, 2023 - April 12, 2026
Adobe Premiere for Social Media
January 1, 2023 - April 12, 2026
Generative AI - AI Video Content Creation - Masterclass in AI Content Production
January 1, 2023 - April 12, 2026
Fundamentals of Project Planning and Marketing – University of Virginia
January 1, 2020 - April 12, 2026
Google Digital Marketing – Google
January 1, 2020 - April 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail