Béatrice Frey-Obolsky Email & Phone Number

Geneva, Switzerland

Geneva, Switzerland

Geneva, Switzerland

• Oversaw and coordinated UNHCR's global social media editorial planning and content production process• Led social media campaigns for corporate priorities and international days, developing strategies, conceptualizing creative ideas, and overseeing content and implementation• Led global social media communications on emergencies, including the Ukraine crisis• Provided guidance, training and capacity-building for HQ and operations

New York

• Oversaw digital communications for UN Peacekeeping, including web, social media, multimedia, branding and design• Developed and ensured implementation of global social media policies, guidelines and strategies for campaigns and big events• Led all editorial and visual content production for digital platforms, including storytelling and data visualizations • Managed a team of multimedia/digital content producers and interns contributing to the online platforms• Provided guidance to peacekeeping missions and delivered digital storytelling training

New York

• Developed, implemented and oversaw UN Women’s global social media policies, guidelines and strategies for campaigns, international days and big events• Managed the global social media accounts in English, Spanish and French, and oversaw 120+ social media pages worldwide, engaging a total audience of more than 10 million people• Managed the social media team and provided regular training and close guidance for focal points in Regional and Country Offices• Initiated and led the organization’s work on sport, including policy, programming and partnerships

Greater New York City Area

• Initiated social media outreach and established UN Women’s presence in multiple languages• Coordinated the branding process for the newly established organization and guided staff worldwide on branding and production matters• Coordinated the production process of four consecutive UN Women Annual Reports • Coordinated regional launch events for the flagship publication ‘Progress of the World’s Women 2008/2009’ in 50 countries• Initiated the translation of the website and coordinated French and Spanish translations• Drafted media advisories and press releases; facilitated interviews

Brussels Area, Belgium

• Organized, coordinated and executed high-level EU conference co-sponsored by UNIFEM and the French EU-Presidency on responding to sexual violence in ESDP missions• Developed and coordinated a media strategy for the conference; organized press conference, drafted media advisory and press release• Edited a comprehensive report on accountability and monitoring mechanisms for guidelines on Gender mainstreaming in ESDP missions

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Edited articles for the Deutsche Welle TV website• Conducted interviews, prepared, executed and finalized TV-stories, including editing in Final Cut Pro

Paris Area, France

• Developed a handbook on Inclusive Education• Contributed to the development of the documentary “A World for Inclusion”, published by UNESCO in 2008• Supported the organization of conferences in Paris and Geneva

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Provided daily news briefings to the Ambassador and internal newspaper with Germany-related US articles for the Ministry• Drafted a wide range of reports on Germany’s image in the US press • Produced articles for the website Germany.info • Initiated and coordinated projects in public diplomacy• Organized and executed receptions, invitations, and other events at the Embassy

Berlin Area, Germany

• Drafted newsletters and articles for the website• Produced dossiers to prepare the BDI-President for meetings; created presentations for the Executive Board

Cologne Area, Germany

• Supported administration of the television channel RTL Shop GmbH• Coordinated between guests and production

Brussels Area, Belgium

• Drafted press releases and articles for local and regional newspapers• Provided briefings, prepared meetings and conferences, took the minutes of various conferences• Coordinated visitor groups, correspondence in German, French, English, and Spanish

Berlin Area, Germany

• Drafted press releases and articles for local and regional newspapers• Provided briefings, prepared meetings and conferences, took the minutes of various conferences• Managed inquiries, coordinated visitor groups

Master'S Degree, International Relations And Affairs

Master'S Degree, International Relations And Affairs

Magister, Political Science And Government, Psychology, History