Resume

Nicodemus (aka Nico A. Heller) is a European producer, theatre director and artist. He also runs the Democracy School, presents Reboot2030 and is an experienced strategist, moderator and coach.

Formal Education

​​1995 - 1997
​London Business School – London, UK
MBA Degree
1991 - 1992
University of Ulster, Faculty of Art and Design – Belfast, UK
MA Degree in Fine Art
1981 - 1987
​Urspring Schule (Boarding) – Schelklingen, DE
Abitur (A Level Equivalent)

Professional experience

2019 - today
Self-Employed – Berlin, DE
Political Advisor & Coach (see nicoheller.de)
  • Advises clients and their organisations on political issues
  • Supports clients with the development of their political practice
2017 - today
Democracy School gUG (haftungsbeschränkt) – Berlin, DE
Founder & Chief Executive Officer (see democracyschool.com)
2007 - today
Nicodemus (Freelance) – London, UK & Berlin, DE
Producer, Director and Artist (see unruhe.eu/projects)
2003 - 2019
Democracy School Ltd – London, UK (dissolved Feb 2019)
Founding Director (see democracyschool.com/clients-uk)
  • Starts the ICR development process (democracyschool.com/refucom)
  • Initiates the European Leadership Initiative (democracyschool.com/eulead)
  • Supports politicians and activists as a consultant, mentor und coach
  • Provides participation and engagement services for public sector clients
  • Leads the Democracy School’s faculty and pd (practice development) network
  • Creates Narrative-Driven Action Learning, the School’s core methodology
  • Designs one of the UK’s first civic participation websites
1993 - 2003
Self-Employed – London, UK
Management Consultant (Art, Media and Culture)
  • Advises companies and associations such as Reuters UK Ltd and PACT (UK) in the area of digitalisation (focus: ePublishing and eLearning)
  • Develops strategies for cultural institutions such as the Museum für Post und Telekommunikation (DE) and the Whitechapel Art Gallery (UK)
1990 - 1993
Nicodemus Productions Ltd – Belfast, UK
Producer, Director and Artist (see unruhe.eu/projects)
  • Receives two ABSA awards for excellence in fundraising and marketing
  • Achieves critical acclaim as a producer, theatre director and artist
1988 - 1990
Eirene, Internat. Christian Service for Peace – Neuwied, DE
Project Manager (Volunteer, see eirene.org)
  • Manages the day-to-day operations of the programme in Belfast (UK)
  • Secures funding for a 12-month drama school for workless people

Additional Information

  • Fellowships: Royal Society of Arts (FRSA)
  • Languages: German (native), English (fluent)
  • Interests: The familiar and the unknown
  • Motto: Fail again, fail better.
​Download Nicodemus' resume and portfolio here.
​Index  |  Profile  |  Artist's Statement