Sarah Wimmer

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Freelance Communications Strategist | Internal, Change & External Comms + Corporate Events ✨People, curiosity and connection — what moves communication, organizations and me forward.

About

Freelance Communications Strategist | Internal, Change & External Comms + Corporate Events ✨People, curiosity and connection — what moves communication, organizations and me forward.


Hi, I’m Sarah and a freelance communications strategist.

For the past ten years, I’ve been working at the intersection of Corporate Communication and Marketing – partnering with organisations such as Lactalis Group
Germany, Vodafone, Heye, Castenow and the German Federal Agency ZITiS (Cybersecurity).

Today, as an independent Communications Strategist, I help companies use communication in a targeted and creative way – to build trust, strengthen visibility and engage employees. This forms the foundation for sustainable change, stronger customer relationships and measurable impact.

What sets me apart is the ability to translate strategy into impact — connecting vision and execution to make communication tangible, human and effective.

Whether internal or external communication or corporate events, I design formats that mobilise employees, make leadership approachable and position brands with clarity and authenticity.


What I do:
• Internal & Change Communication – create clarity, build trust and make change understandable
• External Communication / PR – position organisations clearly, strengthen credibility and make brands relatable
• Corporate Events – turn messages into experiences that connect people and culture
• Strategy to execution – combine structure and creativity to make communication tangible and useful

Impact:
• Helped leadership and employees move in the same direction by making strategy clear and communication two-way
• Turned “mandatory town halls” into genuine moments of connection and trust
• Designed and delivered flagship leadership and employee events that made messages tangible and memorable
• Built strong narratives and media partnerships to keep organisations visible, consistent and trusted – even in times of change
• Bridged strategy and implementation through formats and toolkits that make communication part of everyday work

  • 8 years' experience
  • Joined November 2025

Languages

  • GermanFluent
  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Professional Services
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Telecommunications
  • Manufacturing
  • Government

Work experience· 8 roles

Freelance Communications Strategist · Shine Female Business SummitJun 2023 – Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Led the website relaunch, media and partnership collaborations (e.g. freundin magazine, strive) and developed a sponsorship strategy to increase visibility and reach. Built and further developed internal communication platforms such as the social intranet and newsletters. Led change communication during an internal restructuring process — in close collaboration with C-Level. Developed creative and interactive communication formats across digital, print, video and event channels. Organised employee campaigns and internal events to strengthen dialogue and engagement. Supported external communication and acted as deputy press spokesperson. Coordinated press enquiries, statements, and alignment with external partners and government authorities.

Freelance Communications Strategist · Emessa DenimJun 2023 – Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Developed and implemented communication structures (website, LinkedIn, PR, storytelling) to build and professionalise the brand’s strategic positioning.

Communications Specialist (Internal & External) · ZITiSDec 2022 – Dec 2022 · 1 mo

Designed and led the change communication strategy and stakeholder engagement during an internal restructuring – fostering transparency, alignment and acceptance.

PR & Marketing Manager (Freelance) · Testbirds GmbHJun 2020 – Jun 2020 · 1 mo
Diverse Roles · SaltWorks GmbH, Heye, Lessing von Klenze Creative PR & Event AgenciesJan 2018 – Jan 2018 · 1 mo
Telecommunications Manager · Vodafone Kabel Deutschland GmbHMar 2017 – Mar 2017 · 1 mo
PR & Communications Intern · Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Austria GmbHNov 2015 – Nov 2015 · 1 mo
PR & Event Manager · SaltWorks, LessingvonKlenze, HeyeSep 2012 – Dec 2018 · 6 yrs 4 mos

Education· 6

BA in Communication Science · Paris Lodron University, Salzburg2014 – 2017
Professional Training in Marketing & Communications · Heye GmbH2012 – 2014
Business English B2 · Berlitz Language School2023
DAPR Training: Change Communication · DAPR Training2022

Certifications and awards

DAPR Training: Change Communication2022
DAPR Training: Internal Communication2022
Career Tutor Weiterbildung: Social Media & Digital Communication2020
Berlitz: Business English B22023

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