CV
pedestrian sociologist, mostly harmless — Last updated March 2026
Work Experience
Public Relations Specialist
Landratsamt Garmisch-Partenkirchen · 2024–present
Strategic communication initiatives, public outreach, media campaigns, press releases, stakeholder communication.
Social Worker
BIB Augsburg · 2021–2024
Social support and counseling with focus on integration and empowerment. Crisis intervention, family support, agency collaboration.
Founder & Communication Consultant
Textbureau & Communication Giersig (self-employed) · 2014–2023
Built and ran a communication agency delivering content strategy, editing, and strategic communication. Agency leadership, project management, client engagement.
Store Manager
Jack Wolfskin · 2017–2021
Operations management, team leadership, sales strategy.
Sales Professional
Jack Wolfskin & Vaude · 2012–2017
Customer relationships and product expertise in outdoor retail.
Research Assistant
University of Constance · 2007–2012
Supported sociological research projects, contributed to publications, tutored students.
UNIX Consultant
Netzwerk2000 & Emprise Network Consulting · 1998–2002
UNIX system administration and consulting in networked environments. Checkpoint Firewall, LDAP.
Education
B.A. Sociology
University of Constance · 2007–2018
Specialisation in Luhmann’s systems theory and Berger/Luckmann social constructivism. Minors: Politics, Administration, Gender Studies.
Abitur
Kolping-Kolleg Stuttgart · 2003–2007
Skills
Communication — Strategic messaging, public relations, press writing, media campaigns, content creation
Technology — UNIX systems, community collaboration, IndieWeb, static site publishing
Research — Ethnographic perspective, qualitative and quantitative methods, sociological analysis
Social Work — Integration support, crisis intervention, counselling, community partnership
Operations — Project management, team leadership, client engagement
Languages
German (native) · English (fluent)
Interests
Social issues, community communication, ethnographic inquiry, grassroots movements, long-distance hiking, ultralight gear, blogging, minimal techno.