Communications and SocMed manager. Technical writer/editor. Content strategist. Storyteller. Reaction GIFs sommelier.

Evren Kiefer

Communications and SocMed manager. Technical writer/editor. Content strategist. Storyteller. Reaction GIFs sommelier.

Available to hire

Communications and SocMed manager. Technical writer/editor. Content strategist. Storyteller. Reaction GIFs sommelier.

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Communications Manager (Contract) at SIB Swiss Institute Of Bioinformatics
April 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Plan, coordinate, and manage communication projects that support SIB’s mission. Lead multichannel projects from brief to delivery, aligning stakeholders and budgets. Contribute to a multilingual website system to improve reach and on-site social media management to grow audience and followers.
Communications Officer (Freelance) at International Glacier Film Festival
October 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Promoted the festival and provided on-site photography to boost visibility and press coverage.
Technical Writer at Nexthink
July 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Defined API naming rules and created a style guide to improve clarity and consistency. Edited about 1,000 descriptions to align with the new style guide and reduce ambiguity. Wrote and edited documentation in close collaboration with engineers.
Communications Manager at adnovum
July 1, 2017 - October 31, 2021
Co-defined social media channels and strategy with the Head of Marcom. Managed editorial calendars, aligning multiple stakeholders and content priorities. Led the translation of the website into French to better serve Romandie clients.
Web and Social Media Editor at University of Geneva
May 1, 2013 - April 30, 2017
Planned and ran social media advertising for the Global Studies Institute, increasing MA applications. Managed the Global Health Institute’s website and led its migration from WordPress to Concrete5. Edited the website and supported the submission system for Geneva Health Forum 2014.
Editorial and Communications Roles at Various organisations (LargeNetwork, Paper.li, Fabulousse.ch, English Student Association)
January 1, 2005 - April 30, 2013
Wrote and edited articles, and event listings for public agendas and community sites. Produced evergreen articles aligned with Paper.li’s marketing goals. Contributed commentary, reviews, and community-focused content for Fabulousse.ch. Coordinated communications for the English Student Association at UniGE.

Education

Master of Arts (MA), English Language And Literature at University of Geneva
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), French Language And Literature at University of Geneva
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008

Qualifications

Digital Marketing (HubSpot Academy)
June 1, 2023 - May 11, 2026
Content Marketing (HubSpot Academy)
June 1, 2023 - May 11, 2026
Search Engine Optimization (Dimitri KAS)
April 1, 2023 - May 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education