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Orange County Public Schools

O/M Supervisor | Landscaping | Grounds and Pest Control Dept. 

Trades Tech II | Grounds and Pest Control

Chem Tech |  Grounds and Pest Control

Valencia College

Grounds Operations 

University of Central Florida Landscape and Natural Resources

Landscape Supervisor

Turfco Inc.

Lawn Maintenance Foreman

LaHive Lawn Maintenance

Landscape Maintenance Foreman

Beckman's Wholesale Nursery Greenhouse and Landscape

General nursery work including, harvesting plants for potting, label and sale.
Watering, weeding, fertilizing, and monitoring pests on nursery stock.
Maintained inventory, prepared orders, delivered plants to customers. Recorded
information about plants and plant growth.
Operated tractors and other machinery and equipment to fertilize, cultivate, harvest,
and spray plants.

Nursery Worker

City Of South Daytona - Parks and Recreation

Under the direction of the parks director and supervisor assisted in the coordination of parks
landscape maintenance operations.
Duties included the weekly landscape maintenance of 14 city parks, 5 athletic fields,
and several city government facilities – including mowing, edging, trimming, parking
lot cleanup,
fertilizing and chemical application, Routine landscape maintenance of
city administration buildings, city hall, community centers etc. Operated tractors,
mowers, edgers,
chainsaws, trimmers, bucket trucks, fertilization equipment, chemical application
equipment, ball field prep and renovation equipment. Assisted in the daily prep and
care of city athletic fields
including little league fields, flag football fields and soccer fields.
Participated in the set up and break down of various city sponsored events.
Vehicle and equipment logs were kept daily – light equipment maintenance was
required.
Ensured that each crew member was trained appropriately for each designated job
assignment.

Crew Leader III

My enthusiasm for horticulture, complemented by a meticulous attention to detail, has been instrumental in shaping a rewarding career within the landscape industry.

 With over two and a half decades of professional experience, I have been involved in a wide array of projects, from quaint residential gardens to large-scale commercial ventures. 

I am an individual who thrives on new challenges and is perpetually seeking opportunities to refine my skills. I value teamwork and am committed to maintaining a strong work ethic.

 Currently, I am in the process of obtaining certification as an arborist, underscoring my profound interest in the realm of tree care.

Mark LaHive - FCHP, FCLMT

• Provided strategic marketing consultancy to growing businesses and start-ups, focusing on impactful growth strategies.
• Developed and implemented innovative marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness and drive customer engagement.
• Analyzed market trends and competitor strategies to identify opportunities for business growth.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize marketing strategies and achieve business objectives.

Marketing and Strategy Consultant

Häme University of Applied Sciences, HAMK

Lecturer Marketing

MibeTec U.S. Inc.

I was selected to navigate business turnaround for a global product rollout and ensure organisational continuity and profitability throughout the COVID period. I led development of their 3 product global brand portfolio, building brand, go-to-market and pricing strategies and international communication campaigns. Key achievements include: 

◼️Strengthened brand awareness by 7% and 5%.
◼️Entered US market in one year, securing listings with 3 top US retailers and generating $
5M revenue in 2023.
◼️Achieved Board consensus to invest €MM in platform technology to optimize productivity and secure an average 9% reduction in COGS across portfolio.
◼️Boosted Amazon channel sales by 108% boost via modernization of marketing content, messaging, photos, keywords, and effective display advertising.
◼️Grew drugstore channel sales by 12%+ through new campaigns and new channel investments.
◼️Secured significant yearly savings and 87% reduction in global SKU complexity.

CEO/Managing Director

AMBOSS

I was hired to develop global brand strategy and positioning, directing diverse communications, and creative, and strategic initiatives closely aligned with corporate objectives. I steered the establishment of multiple valuable brand assets, including brand book and implementation guidelines, and developed creative calendar/brief, and creative/brand workshops.

Global Head of Brand

MioHero AG

I was engaged to expand the corporate footprint through formulation and implementation of creative business, brand, and campaign strategies. I led the first capital investment discussions with investors also designed and developed a minimum viable product (MVP) through external developers.

General Manager ( Contract)

Merck Group

I was promoted to drive the creation of WE100 brand via the development of global marketing, on/offline sales, advertising, HCP, and educational campaigns. Key achievements include:  

◼️ Established digital, insight and innovative/ideation strategies to expand corporate footprint across NGOs, educational institutions, and agencies. 
◼️ Advanced social impact by 9% and brand awareness by 7% through the industrialization of WE100 brand campaigns across UK, DE, and South African markets.
◼️ Generated $150M in potential revenues by developing and winning Board approval for 3 compelling new digital product and service concepts.

Global Brand Director – Purpose & Digital Innovation 

Working in close collaboration with the CMO, I drove operational marketing while supporting the development of world-class marketeers and best-fit marketing tools and processes. Key achievements include:  

◼️ Transformed and built a highly focused team of 200+ global marketeers.
◼️ Facilitated development of international strategies for six global brands (Neurobion, Bion, Nasivin , Seven Seas, Dolo-Neurobion, and Femibion). 
◼️ Defined operational and creative workflows/processes and led regular executive brand review meetings.

Marketing Director – Operational Excellence

Procter & Gamble

Operations Manager / Customer Service Lead

Global Project Manager

Manager - Operations

With a distinguished career spanning 20 years, I offer a wealth of experience in B2C/D2C , in the Consumer Health and in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sectors. Combining my technical education – MSc. in Global Production Engineering – with a classic MBA and having a deep experience in both, domains to merge strategy and innovation with operational excellence, offering a unique leadership style that fosters comprehensive management capabilities. 

Expert in navigating the complexities of technical and commercial aspects of business, ensuring seamless integration and organic growth globally. Having worked in both large corporations and agile smaller organizations including start-ups, I possess the versatility to adapt and lead in diverse business models. 

My leadership is characterized by a hands-on approach to managing end-to-end operations, from strategic planning to execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and market demands

Specialties:

✔️ Strategic Planning 
✔️ Operational Transformation and Operational Excellence
✔️ Full P&L Responsibility 
✔️ Product Portfolio Innovation & Brand Strategy
✔️ Change Management & Complex Project Management
✔️ Digitalization 
✔️ Globalization & New Market Entry 
✔️ Team Building / Talent Management
✔️ Start-Up & Investments Leadership
✔️ Executive Coaching & Mentoring 
✔️ Stakeholder Management

Eylem Samland

24
26 
3

Nope—not lottery numbers. But if you ask me, they’re just as lucky. 🌟

This past week, DEBA Deutsche Employer Branding Akademie GmbH held the 24th EBM Academy Module 1, with 26 passionate professionals, and they brought their energy, insights, and curiosity into a full-fledged 3-day program with experts. 

We didn’t just talk theory. We explored real-world strategies, dissected case studies, and co-created ideas that will echo through the workplaces of tomorrow.

💡 Because here’s the truth: Employer branding isn’t a “nice to have.” It’s a strategic priority.

The organizations that choose to invest in it today are not just preparing for the future—they’re building it.

The future isn’t “out there.”
 It’s already here.
And it belongs to those bold enough to lead now.

🚀 To our 26 changemakers—we’re cheering you on!

Curious about how EBM Academy can accelerate your organization's strategic journey?
👉 Drop me a message, or let’s connect. 

Jennifer Töllner Franca Buge Hanna Betzner Yvonne K. Sandra Bauhofer Anja Unterassinger Jasmin Welsch Lara Manthey Björn Kruse Julia Schneider Franka Spiekermann Julie Lehmann Tom Kaczmarek Katrin Spögler Alexandra Meier Sandra Grünauer Milena Sagert  Peter Haffke Lena Gotsche Jennifer Heep Dr. Paula Thieme Wolf Reiner Kriegler Lena Engelhardt Carla Cladouras

When the world paints it black, we choose yellow 💛

In a world where uncertainty is the new normal, waiting isn’t an option.

That’s why we’ve crafted three future-ready packages to gear your organisation for 2026 and beyond.

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Real transformation starts with investing in quality—today.

The question isn’t whether change is coming.
It’s whether you’ll lead it.

Are you ready to step ahead while others stay behind?

Let’s build your future that’s bold, innovative, and resilient—together.
DEBA Deutsche Employer Branding Akademie GmbH

💛 Yellow week offers in comments below ⬇️⬇️

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Myth #4: Employer branding is what you say.

It’s not.
It’s about what people experience.

You can claim, "We care about people" in every post and at every town hall meeting.

But if your culture says otherwise, your employees will see it. 
So will your candidates. 
So will your business partners.

Any employer brand can collapse because the story looks good but does not feel true.

Brands aren’t built on what you publish.
They’re built on how you act.

 👉 How do you make sure your culture feels as true as it sounds? 

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