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I am a strategic communications professional with broad experience. I am passionate about meaningful communication that connects people, purpose and performance.
I build external presentations, marketing strategies and editorial programs for universities and complex organisations, translating insights into clear messages and measurable results.
Experience Level
Language
German
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Work Experience
Head of University Communications, Executive Office at Interkantonale Hochschule für Heilpädagogik (HfH)
September 1, 2017 - June 1, 2025Led the development and execution of the external presentation and marketing strategy for HfH; provided university-wide communications consulting for specialists; steered marketing projects, including the Center for Early Childhood Special Education; contributed to the Political Communication strategy to strengthen collaboration with supporting cantons; implemented monitoring and quality management to continuously develop the communications department; editorial management of the university magazine and the annual report; managed media relations and proactive topic placements; led the New HfH Website project (concept, tender process, agency collaboration, accessibility, content migration, go-live February 2021); collaborated with partners such as associations, publishers and other universities; responsible for newsroom with editorial planning; produced interviews, reports and news for multiple channels; worked closely with event management and science communication; led a team of exper
Communication and Marketing Specialist at Interkantonale Hochschule für Heilpädagogik (HfH) – Zurich
June 1, 2010 - August 1, 2017Managed media relations (planning, organization, triage, staff consulting, media monitoring); executed marketing campaigns (e.g., for new degree programs); produced video projects for the professional field; contributed to website content and image brochures; ghostwrote and edited texts; collaborated with publishers; advertisement planning including Google Ads.
Freelance PR Consultant (and professional training) at Self-employed
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010Provided PR consulting and professional training; managed client projects and communications coaching during a family break.
Editor and Editorial Staff, Marketing and Communication at Kinderkanal von ARD und ZDF, MDR
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2008Concept development and execution of cross-media PR campaigns; briefed executives for media appearances.
Head of Marketing and PR at COMMERCY AG
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001Head of Marketing and PR for Weimar/New York; led cross-border campaigns and communications initiatives.
Freelance PR Consultant at Erfurt, Hamburg, and Munich
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000Independent PR consulting across multiple markets and client contexts.
Account Director / Account Manager at Text 100, Munich/London and Stinnes Marketing Consulting, Munich
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 2000Led client accounts, developed PR and communications strategies, and managed cross-market campaigns.
Education
M.A. in Media Management at Bauhaus University Weimar
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2010Diplom-Kauffrau, Univ. (equivalent to Master’s Degree) at Friedrich-Alexander University, Erlangen-Nuremberg
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1992Qualifications
Agility for Communication Professionals
July 1, 2023 - February 16, 2026Corporate Newsroom: Editor-in-Chief Training
January 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023Leading Communication Departments
January 1, 2021 - February 16, 2026Conducting Virtual Conversations
January 1, 2021 - February 16, 2026Saying and Meaning
January 1, 2021 - February 16, 2026Project Management
January 1, 2019 - February 16, 2026Team Leadership
January 1, 2018 - February 16, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Other
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