Multilingual (English, French, German, Luxembourgish) communications specialist with 10+ years of experience working in media, tourism, diplomacy and policy making.

Lynn Welter

Multilingual (English, French, German, Luxembourgish) communications specialist with 10+ years of experience working in media, tourism, diplomacy and policy making.

Available to hire

Multilingual (English, French, German, Luxembourgish) communications specialist with 10+ years of experience working in media, tourism, diplomacy and policy making.

Experience Level

Language

French
Fluent
German
Fluent
Luxembourgish, Letzeburgesch
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Scientific Collaborator (60% - fixed term contract) at Federal Chancellery (FCH)
March 1, 2020 - February 28, 2023
Responsible for controlling: registration and review of tasks assigned to the departments by the Federal Council; conducted situation and context analyses, developing a project about Switzerland in 2050 in collaboration with national and international think tanks; prepared Federal Council meetings by performing policy analysis on topics related to economy and agriculture for the Federal Chancellery.
Foreign correspondent (freelance) at RTL Radio Luxembourg
September 1, 2016 - Present
Reporting on international news from Luxembourg for RTL, covering political and economic events and contributing to cross-border media coverage.
Maternity Leave
August 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Time away from professional duties due to maternity.
Communications specialist at Federal Department of Defense DDPS
August 1, 2017 - July 31, 2019
Development and implementation of the communication strategy for a national security exercise; organisation of events for 200-400 participants; logistical support including translations, organizing business trips, and coordination with partners of the Confederation and cantons.
Attachée for political and economic affairs (50%, fixed term contract) at Luxembourgish Embassy
January 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017
Research and analysis of current political and economic affairs.
Press officer at French Embassy
December 1, 2012 - October 31, 2016
Daily press review (oral & written); research and analysis of current political and economic affairs; public relations: coordination of media requests, accompanying journalists during official visits (e.g., state visit in April 2015, WEF 2015) or ministers in Switzerland; digital communication: content management (website), launch and management of Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Marketing Coordinator at Congress Centre Kursaal Interlaken
January 1, 2012 - November 30, 2012
Execution of the media plan; public relations: organization of media events, coordination of media requests; digital communication: content management (website), editorial tasks.
Journalist (print, radio and web) at Luxemburger Wort, Saint-Paul
September 1, 2010 - October 31, 2011
Editorial tasks in politics, local news and culture; freelance journalist (2006-2012).
Mama Rising Coach & Facilitator at self-employed
March 1, 2023 - Present
Supporting women as they transition through matrescence and on their journey back to paid work. www.lynnwelter.com

Education

Diploma in Transformational Coaching at Animas Centre for Coaching
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Certificate of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at St Giles Brighton
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Basic training in journalism at Haus Busch
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Master of Arts in International Event Management at University of Brighton
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Bachelor in Communication and Marketing at ISEG Marketing & Communication School
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
A-Levels (Languages and Literature) at Athénée de Luxembourg
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

Mama Rising Facilitator
September 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services, Education, Telecommunications