I am an English mother tongue, highly motivated and versatile professional with 15+ years of experience across digital marketing, graphic and web design, and executive-level administration in international environments. Most recently I planned and executed a full digital campaign for a Swiss natural food brand, delivering structured, creative solutions and bilingual content (FR–EN) across Meta, Google Ads, and a tailored landing page. I’m known for clear communication, collaborative teamwork, and delivering results that align with brand values.

Ellen Knecht

I am an English mother tongue, highly motivated and versatile professional with 15+ years of experience across digital marketing, graphic and web design, and executive-level administration in international environments. Most recently I planned and executed a full digital campaign for a Swiss natural food brand, delivering structured, creative solutions and bilingual content (FR–EN) across Meta, Google Ads, and a tailored landing page. I’m known for clear communication, collaborative teamwork, and delivering results that align with brand values.

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I am an English mother tongue, highly motivated and versatile professional with 15+ years of experience across digital marketing, graphic and web design, and executive-level administration in international environments.

Most recently I planned and executed a full digital campaign for a Swiss natural food brand, delivering structured, creative solutions and bilingual content (FR–EN) across Meta, Google Ads, and a tailored landing page. I’m known for clear communication, collaborative teamwork, and delivering results that align with brand values.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Digital Marketer & Graphic Designer
September 1, 2024 - Present
Developed and managed a full-funnel Meta and Google Ads campaign targeting French-speaking Swiss audiences. Produced static and video ad creatives, wrote bilingual copy, and built optimized landing pages. Designed marketing assets aligned with the brand's natural, authentic positioning. Set up tracking and reported performance insights (CTR, conversions), and refined strategy accordingly. Also involved in packaging design.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Eg-graphic design, Lausanne
December 31, 2016 - July 24, 2025
Worked on creative thinking, ideation, conceptualization, branding, and layout for print and online media. Created copywriting and translations, managed social media content. Designed packaging for prestigious brands and local agencies, and developed websites and e-commerce platforms. Maintained and promoted content of websites and e-newsletters, produced brochures for various clients.
Designer at Pulsion, Lausanne (advertising agency)
December 31, 2009 - July 24, 2025
Designed for print and web media on various projects.
Designer at Tasmanie, Lausanne (advertising agency)
December 31, 2008 - July 24, 2025
Designed ad campaigns and various print & web projects for clients.
Designer at Young & Rubicam, Geneva (advertising agency)
December 31, 2008 - July 24, 2025
Completed print projects for clients such as BCV, SGS, Flybaboo.
Designer at CSM, Geneva (advertising agency)
December 31, 2007 - July 24, 2025
Worked on print projects including posters, yearly reports, mailings, and brochures for notable clients.
Designer at Grey Worldwide, Geneva (advertising agency)
December 31, 2005 - July 24, 2025
Handled print projects for clients such as HP and Novartis.
Designer at Agence Hémisphère, Geneva (advertising agency)
December 31, 2004 - July 24, 2025
Worked on print projects for diverse clients including Montres Charriol, Hôtel Richemond, and website design.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Eg-graphic design
December 31, 2016 - July 24, 2025
Provided creative thinking, ideation, conceptualization, branding, layout for print and online media, copywriting, translations, and social media design. Worked in-house designing for prestige products for brands like Dolce & Gabbana. Delivered packaging design, sales documents, PowerPoint training workshops, and website design and maintenance for various clients. Produced brochures for various corporate clients.
Graphic Designer at Pulsion Advertising Agency
December 31, 2009 - July 24, 2025
Designed for print and web media projects successfully.
Advertising Designer at Tasmanie Advertising Agency
December 31, 2008 - July 24, 2025
Designed ad campaigns for notable clients including BCV, BCN, FEI, Ringier on various print and web projects.
Advertising Designer at Young & Rubicam Advertising Agency
December 31, 2008 - July 24, 2025
Handled various print projects for clients such as BCV, SGS, Flybaboo.
Advertising Designer at CSM Advertising Agency
December 31, 2007 - July 24, 2025
Worked on print projects including posters, yearly reports, mailings and brochures for clients like HUG, Verbier Festival, Fêtes de Genève, Ringier, Unilabs.
Advertising Designer at Grey Worldwide Advertising Agency
December 31, 2005 - July 24, 2025
Completed various print projects for clients including HP and Novartis.
Advertising Designer at Agence Hémisphère Advertising Agency
December 31, 2004 - July 24, 2025
Worked on various print projects for clients such as Montres Charriol, Hôtel Richemond, including website design.
Graphiste indépendante at EG-graphic design
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2016
Conception graphique print & web, branding, réseaux sociaux, copywriting. Designer interne pour Procter & Gamble – produits de luxe (Dolce & Gabbana, Bruno Banani...). Création de packaging, guidelines, présentations et supports de vente. Création et gestion de sites web & e-commerce.
Graphiste/Designer (Freelance) at Missions freelance avec des agences de communication (Lausanne & Genève)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010
Projets variés pour Pulsion, Tasmanie, Young & Rubicam, CS. Design print & packaging, campagnes publicitaires, rapports annuels, brochures pour BCV, SGS, Ringier, HUG, Verbier Festival, Unilabs.
Graphiste at Grey Worldwide
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Various print projects for HP and Novartis.
Graphiste at Agence Hémisphère
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004
Design print et web pour des clients tels que Montres Charriol, Hôtel Richemond.
Digital Marketer & Graphic Designer
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developed and managed a full-funnel Meta and Google Ads campaign targeting French-speaking Swiss audiences. Produced static and video ad creatives, wrote bilingual copy, and built an optimized landing page. Designed marketing assets aligned with the brand's natural, authentic positioning. Set up tracking and reported performance insights (CTR, conversions), refining strategy accordingly.
Assistant to Sales Directors at Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions SA
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
General assistance to the sales directors, agenda management, client and staff travel arrangements including visas, local transport and accommodation. Tender preparation. Brochures, mailings and editing online content, translations, text correcting and copywriting.
Office Manager and Customer Support at Imina Technologies SA, Lausanne
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Overall administration work focusing on suppliers and customers orders, follow-up. Design and conception of marketing material and scientific posters for trade fairs, communications.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Eg-Graphic Design, Lausanne
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016
Freelance graphic design including branding, layout, copywriting and translations. Worked with clients such as Procter & Gamble (TAG PAC), Dolce & Gabbana, Christina Aguilera, Mexx; designed brochures and websites.
Advertising Designer at Pulsion
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009
Designing for print media & web media; various print & web projects.
Designer at Tasmanie
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Designing ad campaigns for clients such as BCV, BCN, FEI, Ringier; various print & web projects.
In-house Designer at Young & Rubicam
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Various print projects for clients such as BCV, SGS, Flybaboo.
Designer at CSM
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007
Various print projects, posters, yearly reports, mailings and brochures for clients such as HUG, Verbier festival, Fêtes de Genève, Ringier, Unilabs.
Designer at Grey Worldwide
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005
Various print projects for HP and Novartis.
Graphic Designer at Agence Hémisphère
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004
Various print projects for clients such as Montres Charriol, Hôtel Richemond, Website design.

Education

Marketing Strategy in the Digital Age at IMD
January 1, 2025 - February 4, 2026
Certified Digital Marketing Associate at Digital Marketing Institute (BPP)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
HTML, CSS, Javascript at Altran Infolearn
January 1, 2010 - February 4, 2026
Rédaction presse at Lyon Figaro
January 1, 1992 - February 4, 2026
Graphisme & Photographie at Kent College of Art & Design (UK)
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1987
A Levels & O Levels at UK
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1985
Lyon Figaro Training: Redactional Secretary, Copywriting at Lyon Figaro
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1992
Html and CSS, Javascript at Altran Infolearn
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Certified Digital Marketing Associate at Digital Marketing Institute (BPP Education Group)
January 1, 2024 - February 4, 2026

Qualifications

A Levels and O Levels
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1985
Marketing Strategy in the Digital Age - IMD
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Certified Digital Marketing Associate - Digital Marketing Institute (BPP Education Group)
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Training in Html and CSS, Javascript - Altran Infolearn
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Marketing Strategy in the Digital Age
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Certified Digital Marketing Associate
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
Training in Html and CSS, Javascript
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Training as a Redactional Secretary, Copywriting
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1992
Certified Digital Marketing Associate
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
A Levels & O Levels
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1985
Marketing Strategy in the Digital Age
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Certified Digital Marketing Associate
January 1, 2024 - February 4, 2026
Html and CSS, Javascript
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Lyon Figaro Training: Redactional Secretary, Copywriting
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1992
Graphic Design & Photography
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1987
A Levels & O Levels
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1985

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Other