Rolf Gückel

Started working alongside school already, at one of the biggest publishing houses and printing companies, as well as various architecture firms. From 1987, completed hands-on training at the graphic studio of a marketing and communications agency, along with training as a lithographer, scanner operator, and photo retoucher. In parallel, helped introduce the first digitization capabilities in the agency and prepress area, and actively supported the NRW Ministry of Education’s pilot project on digitization in the media industry. Spent several years in high-end lithography, including print approvals, production management, and optimization, with steadily growing involvement in project and account management as well as in consulting clients, agencies, and manufacturers in the graphic arts industry, and training media operators across all specialties. From 1996, also took on early online projects and shops. Alongside all this, worked repeatedly as a freelance caterer, and for a time as a full-time chef at an upscale restaurant, as well as freelancing in marketing and related fields. Spent a few years at a bank’s data center introducing a new content management system and building out the eLearning division, including the concept and implementation of an online training center. This also included the concept and implementation of web-based trainings with interactive software simulations for qualification scenarios, as well as planning and implementing certification for these web-based trainings as a pilot project with TÜV Rheinland. Led IT project management for cross-regional, nationwide IT and eLearning projects, including consulting for department heads. Went on to lead and optimize print production and build out the online and eLearning division at a communications/marketing agency, alongside consulting on various topics. After that, worked as a freelancer in digital marketing, digital production, and digital transformation. On board at RMH since January 2015.