John May
About John May
John May is a Marketing Automation Manager with a diverse educational background in social and cultural anthropology, as well as archaeology. He has accumulated extensive experience in various marketing roles across multiple companies in Germany and the United States.
Current Role at SoSafe
John May serves as the Marketing Automation Manager at SoSafe, a position he has held since 2024. He is based in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing marketing automation strategies and initiatives to enhance the company's marketing efforts.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current role at SoSafe, John May held various marketing positions. He worked as a Marketing Manager at Nitrobox GmbH from 2022 to 2024 in Hamburg, Germany. Before that, he was the Online Marketing / Brand Manager at receeve from 2020 to 2021 in Hamburg. His experience also includes roles such as Digital Marketing Manager at LeaseQuery and Content Marketing Manager at RE'FLEKT.
Educational Background
John May has a diverse educational background in anthropology and archaeology. He studied Social Anthropology and Archaeology at the University of St Andrews for one year in 2011. He then completed a Master's Degree in Archaeology at Durham University from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Cultural Anthropology and Archaeology from James Madison University from 2010 to 2013. His education also includes a High School Diploma in Marine Biology and Oceanography from Chesapeake Bay Governor's School.
Community Involvement
Since 2022, John May has been a Community Member at 2hearts in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. This involvement reflects his commitment to engaging with community initiatives and contributing to collaborative projects.
Early Career Experience
John May began his career in marketing and operations with roles such as Operations and Marketing Assistant at MyStaffNow in 2016 and Operations & Business Development at the Center for Innovation and Development for two months in Kilmarnock, Virginia. These early experiences provided him with foundational skills in marketing and business operations.