I am a creative and community-driven professional with over five years of experience in graphic design, social media, and brand content creation. Deeply rooted in golf and motorsports culture, I have firsthand experience organizing community events, restoring vehicles, and producing viral multimedia content. I have honed my skills in managing brand communication across digital platforms and tailoring narratives to resonate with passionate audiences. Currently, I am completing a BSc in Electrical Engineering part-time, which adds a technical insight to my content strategies, specifically benefiting the high-performance and lifestyle sectors I work in. I thrive in blending creative design with technical expertise to deliver impactful digital marketing and branding solutions.

Michael Franz Calitz

I am a creative and community-driven professional with over five years of experience in graphic design, social media, and brand content creation. Deeply rooted in golf and motorsports culture, I have firsthand experience organizing community events, restoring vehicles, and producing viral multimedia content. I have honed my skills in managing brand communication across digital platforms and tailoring narratives to resonate with passionate audiences. Currently, I am completing a BSc in Electrical Engineering part-time, which adds a technical insight to my content strategies, specifically benefiting the high-performance and lifestyle sectors I work in. I thrive in blending creative design with technical expertise to deliver impactful digital marketing and branding solutions.

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I am a creative and community-driven professional with over five years of experience in graphic design, social media, and brand content creation. Deeply rooted in golf and motorsports culture, I have firsthand experience organizing community events, restoring vehicles, and producing viral multimedia content. I have honed my skills in managing brand communication across digital platforms and tailoring narratives to resonate with passionate audiences.

Currently, I am completing a BSc in Electrical Engineering part-time, which adds a technical insight to my content strategies, specifically benefiting the high-performance and lifestyle sectors I work in. I thrive in blending creative design with technical expertise to deliver impactful digital marketing and branding solutions.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Afrikaans
Intermediate

Work Experience

Social Media Coordinator at Bad Reichenhall Rugby Club
January 1, 2022 - Present
Grew follower engagement by 35% within six months via strategic Instagram content. Produced viral reels with over 17,000 views tailored to niche sports communities. Designed posters, graphics, and video promotions using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro. Managed event communications, community messaging, and newsletter campaigns.
UX & Graphic Designer at ITSP Services
January 1, 2018 - Present
Delivered digital marketing assets, branding, and web experiences for in-house brands. Supported internal and external communications, customer outreach, and CRM operations. Collaborated with development and marketing teams using Figma, Jira, and Adobe Suite. Gained exposure to Catia and 3D design concepts through branding projects.
Channel Support & Promotions (Freelance) at Various Clients South Africa
January 1, 2018 - August 4, 2025
Managed field promotions for regional clients, coordinating small teams and logistics. Delivered brand messaging, executed sales activations, and liaised with vendors and stakeholders. Assisted in organizing golf days and racing events for local communities.

Education

BSc in Open Degree (Electrical Engineering Focus) at The Open University, UK
January 1, 2021 - August 4, 2025
Electrical Engineering (Incomplete) at University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Data Analytics with Python – Udemy
January 1, 2021 - August 4, 2025
Solar Energy Supply & Storage – Udemy
January 1, 2021 - August 4, 2025
Video Editing for Social Media (Self-taught, Adobe Premiere Pro)
January 11, 2030 - August 4, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Education, Energy & Utilities, Transportation & Logistics, Other