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I am Liz Schmid, a communications professional with over 10 years of experience in executive communications, writing and editing, and event management. I excel at logistical planning and stakeholder relationship building, delivering engaging attendee experiences across Geneva, the UK, and international partners. I turn complex topics into clear content and effective strategies, shaping messages, visuals, and online presence for NGOs, conservation programs, and corporate partners. A self-motivated team player who thrives on multi-tasking and prioritising, I have led cross-functional teams, managed budgets, and consistently produced high-quality results.…I am Liz Schmid, a communications professional with over 10 years of experience in executive communications, writing and editing, and event management. I excel at logistical planning and stakeholder relationship building, delivering engaging attendee experiences across Geneva, the UK, and international partners. I turn complex topics into clear content and effective strategies, shaping messages, visuals, and online presence for NGOs, conservation programs, and corporate partners. A self-motivated team player who thrives on multi-tasking and prioritising, I have led cross-functional teams, managed budgets, and consistently produced high-quality results.

Liz Schmid

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I am Liz Schmid, a communications professional with over 10 years of experience in executive communications, writing and editing, and event management. I excel at logistical planning and stakeholder relationship building, delivering engaging attendee experiences across Geneva, the UK, and international partners. I turn complex topics into clear content and effective strategies, shaping messages, visuals, and online presence for NGOs, conservation programs, and corporate partners. A self-motivated team player who thrives on multi-tasking and prioritising, I have led cross-functional teams, managed budgets, and consistently produced high-quality results.…I am Liz Schmid, a communications professional with over 10 years of experience in executive communications, writing and editing, and event management. I excel at logistical planning and stakeholder relationship building, delivering engaging attendee experiences across Geneva, the UK, and international partners. I turn complex topics into clear content and effective strategies, shaping messages, visuals, and online presence for NGOs, conservation programs, and corporate partners. A self-motivated team player who thrives on multi-tasking and prioritising, I have led cross-functional teams, managed budgets, and consistently produced high-quality results.

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I am Liz Schmid, a communications professional with over 10 years of experience in executive communications, writing and editing, and event management. I excel at logistical planning and stakeholder relationship building, delivering engaging attendee experiences across Geneva, the UK, and international partners.

I turn complex topics into clear content and effective strategies, shaping messages, visuals, and online presence for NGOs, conservation programs, and corporate partners. A self-motivated team player who thrives on multi-tasking and prioritising, I have led cross-functional teams, managed budgets, and consistently produced high-quality results.

Skills

Copywriting

Presentation Design

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Presentation Design

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Events Coordinator at The British-Swiss Chamber of Commerce

October 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025

Assisted the Events Consultant in creating and implementing BSCC events in Geneva. Created all event websites and emails in Cvent, and managed communication with stakeholders in Geneva, Switzerland, and the UK. Ensured events were prepared and executed with precision, accuracy, and professionalism to deliver an engaging attendee experience.

Independent Consultant at Independent Consultant (Switzerland)

June 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015

Provided writing, editing, design and presentation expertise.

Communications Officer and Assistant to the Director, Luc Hoffmann Institute at WWF International – Luc Hoffmann Institute

February 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014

Assisted the Director in establishing the Luc Hoffmann Institute as a bridge between the conservation and academic communities. Steered the development of strategy, policies and procedures, and communication methods within the global WWF network and with external partners. Established the Institute's communication activities, including visual identity, key messages, social media, website development and internal/external communication strategies.

Independent Consultant at Independent Consultant (Switzerland)

April 1, 2009 - February 28, 2013

Provided writing, editing, translation, event planning, communication and logistical expertise. Volunteer Vice President of a Swiss poverty reduction/sustainable development association; wrote for the Global Water Programme of IUCN; planned logistics for two major international press events for WAZA.

Communications Officer, Forest Programme at IUCN - Forest Programme

March 1, 2007 - March 31, 2009

Coordinated all communication needs of the Forest Programme; managed information flow, data updates, and communications with the Global Forest Team, partners and donors; provided logistics and event planning support; wrote and edited materials and website content; coordinated with the Global Communication Team. Led Pavilion logistics for IUCN Congress 2008 and served as Managing Editor of ArborVitae.

Public Relations Officer at Blue Cross Charity

June 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000

Responsible for selecting story ideas, writing press releases, and liaising with staff for interviews and press events.

Public Relations Consultant at World Expeditions Travel Company

April 1, 1998 - April 30, 1999

Drafted and implemented national public relations strategy, coordinating with national media and travel companies.

Head, Television News Research at ABC News, San Francisco

January 1, 1992 - January 31, 1998

Led research for three daily newscasts; built a team of interns; expanded the research unit; pioneered computer-assisted reporting; helped create an investigative news unit.

Public Relations Officer at Raleigh International, Mongolia

April 1, 2001 - July 31, 2001

Prepared and managed the public relations campaign within Mongolia and for the UK; wrote website content, fundraising materials, newsletters, and press releases; liaised with government officials and NGOs.

Public Relations Consultant at Mongolian Foundation for Open Society (Soros Foundation)

July 1, 2001 - November 30, 2001

Created public relations campaigns and managed logistics for George Soros’s first visit to Mongolia.

International Fundraiser at Denver Zoological Foundation, USA

November 1, 2001 - February 28, 2002

Wrote fundraising proposals and met with businesses, aid agencies and embassies to raise funds; exceeded target.

English Editor at UNFPA Mongolia

December 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001

Edited reports for international distribution in English.