Freelance Musician at Self-employed / Iris Marie Melhus

Recording and touring musician in the indie-folk genre, based in Berlin and internationally active. Professional vocalist, songwriter, proficient with guitar, violin, keyboards, and percussion. Also involved in songwriting workshops and event performances.

Baker at 19grams, Berlin

Played a pivotal role in transforming a production bakery, expanding offerings from cakes to sourdough bread; bread production for brunch kitchens, cafes and bakery shop; led to successful opening of the bakery in 2022; managed bread-related operations and supervised a team; oversaw supply management and inventory; developed recipes and created an extensive interactive recipe/calcs system in Excel.

Baker at Musikbakkeriet Rauland, Rauland, Norway

Ran a seasonal wood-fired stone oven bakery, specializing in organic bread and pastries made with sourdough; responsibilities included ordering, production, costs, sales, product development, and operating the business at scale.

Shopkeeper/Retail at Gaardsbutikken Tautra, Norway

Managed customer interactions, sold local produce, and maintained shop cleanliness and organization.

Various roles (Craft Ice Cream & Beer Bar Management; Gallery Guard; Kindergarten Cleaner; Press Photographer) at Various

Managed craft ice cream and beer bar operations; guarded gallery; cleaned kindergarten; press photographer for local newspaper; performed multiple roles.

Volunteer/Activism at Natur og Ungdom (Young Friends of the Earth Norway)

Active climate activism; served as Secretary for the Trondheim local chapter (2009-2012) and Deputy Chairman for the regional chapter (2011-2013).

Environmental Worker at Øya Festival, Oslo

Environmental worker at the festival in 2011, 2012, and 2013.

Environmental Volunteer at Pstereo, Trondheim

Volunteered as an environmental worker at the festival through Young Friends of the Earth Norway.

Solo Project (Musical) at Iris Marie Solo Project

Solo project featuring indie/folk/pop/soul; debut album SALT planned for 2024; touring Norway and Germany in 2024; includes songwriting/composition and session work; hosting songwriting workshops and performances.