Bernadette Geyer Email & Phone Number

Berlin, Germany

I handle all print and digital sponsored content for the #1 publication for the solar industry. Duties include liaising with clients, writing and editing sponsored content, managing the publication of special editions, uploading content to the CMS, and other duties.

I have worked with dozens of clients around the world to provide copy editing and translation for their business texts, including:* Website texts* Marketing brochures and handouts* Business documents (business plans, pitch decks, funding applications)* Blog posts* Keynote speechesIn my German-to-English translations, I also ensure localization of the texts and provide guidance and feedback to clients.

I have edited or translated more than 25 books for publishers and authors – and on a variety of topics, from self-help to startups and branding to cybersecurity, as well as fiction and poetry. I translate from German to English and ensure appropriate localization of language, expressions, and business case examples.

Berlin, Germany

Managed a team of Content Associates and edited their press releases, thought leadership pieces, PR Strategies, and other texts for clients. Helped develop campaign timelines. Raised brand visibility for the agency through commentary opportunities, thought leadership articles, and interviews for the CEO. Wrote and edited agency content including blog posts, newsletters, website text, award applications, and social media posts. Managed editorial calendar for the blog and newsletter, coordinated blog posts written by Content Associates, ensured brand consistency, maintained company in-house style guides, and optimized for SEO.

I worked with a variety of clients to craft press releases and assist with thought leadership articles and quotes in response to media inquiries. Topics spanned crypto to medtech and mobile apps. Served as lead on multiple accounts, responsible for communications with clients. Interviewed client spokespersons and C-suite leaders to gather key details for press releases and guest posts. Crafted PR Strategies for onboarding new clients. Drafted pitch emails for press and podcast promotion. Assisted in media trainings for client spokespersons. Authored blog posts for company website.

Berlin Area, Germany

As Head of Communications, I helped Hostwriter become established as a thought leader in the field of journalism. Over the course of my two-year tenure, Hostwriter was featured in more than 50 media outlets worldwide, including industry newsletters, newspaper articles, radio features, podcasts, and trade magazines. Hostwriter is the go-to resource for information about cross-border collaborative journalism.I led the development of the organization's tagline and key messages and established a brand style guide to be used by everyone on the staff. I worked with the Community Engagement Manager to create a social media outreach strategy, to set best practices for posts on Facebook and Twitter, and to coordinate marketing campaigns for the launches of new products and services.In my regular duties, I was responsible for writing external communications – including blog posts, newsletters, press releases, website texts, marketing brochures, Medium articles, and outreach to podcasts and industry media outlets. I reviewed and copy edited other external communications, including blog posts and articles by staff members, an anthology of articles by journalists, and applications for grants and speaking engagements. I established regular, monthly tracking of KPIs, which were used to assess the effectiveness of our activities and to support our reports to funders.Additionally, I contributed to the writing or editing of grant proposals that brought in more than €200K in funding for the organization. With five part-time staff, we grew the number of journalist members on the platform by more than 58% - to more than 5500 - in about two years. In addition to my duties as Head of Communications, I also gave 16 professional development workshops – both in person and online – to more than 300 journalists from around the world.

I have written blog posts, articles, and website text for multiple startups and service organizations.

Led workshops for creatives who wanted to improve their writing skills, and for business owners and creatives who wanted to establish an online presence.

Berlin Area, Germany

As Copy Editor/Copy Writer at Geyer Global Partners, I provided English-language editorial services for internationally-expanding businesses and organizations whose native language is not English. As an expert in social media marketing, I also consulted with businesses looking to expand their marketing efforts into social media.

• Worked closely with product management, development, and marketing teams to develop, refine, and maintain content for social and business intelligence applications. • Reviewed and copy edited mobile and web app screen text, messaging, tutorials, and user interface design elements. • Liaised with Marketing Department to provide editorial review and feedback on web site content for each app. • Provided feedback and suggestions for app-specific Facebook pages. • Responsible for understanding development and business goals, as well as audience/user needs, to ensure messaging is consistent, comprehensive, and clear. • Served as alpha-tester for pre-launch builds of applications, as well as for functionality in development.• Assisted with industry intelligence research.

Worked closely with product management, development, and marketing teams to develop, refine, and maintain content for social and business intelligence applications. Reviewed and copy edited mobile and web app work flows, online messaging, tutorials, and user interface design. Responsible for understanding development and business goals, as well as audience/user needs, to ensure messaging is consistent, comprehensive, and clear. Served as alpha-tester for pre-launch builds of applications, as well as functionality in development. Assisted with industry intelligence research.

I was a founding staff member of the U.S. Fuel Cell Council, the first trade association for companies and organizations involved in RD&D in the fuel cell technology industry. In my time as Director of Outreach Programs, I helped establish the organization as a thought leader in the industry and led a member-based team to develop marketing, communications, and outreach strategies for the organization.Accomplishments and responsibilities:* Assisted in development and monitoring of Education & Marketing Working Group budget* Edited, published, and managed distribution of weekly, monthly, and quarterly newsletters* Wrote and distributed press releases and acted as media liaison* Authored and placed guest articles for trade publications* Advised on design of brochures and materials, provided text, and copy edited materials* Set up media interviews for spokespeople* Managed a project to completely redesign the website and authored all text* Tracked pertinent Congressional legislation and market studies* Coordinated exhibits for trade shows* Coordinated publishing of annual directory of members* Maintained media contact database* Worked with external contractors and agencies

• Served as Director of the Fuel Cells 2000 educational project.• Served as media liaison and set up media interviews for the executive director.• Wrote fact sheets and designed educational materials for the general public.• Wrote, edited, published, and managed distribution of quarterly newsletter.• Researched technology news, and wrote monthly technology update newsletter.• Contributed guest articles to publications.• Created, wrote, and marketed the Fuel Cells 2000 web site.

• Researched print and broadcast media targets.• Developed pitch letters and press releases.• Wrote and distributed radio public service announcements.• Suggested media campaign timelines for promoting yearly events and conventions.• Advised and acted as media liaison for the organization's Director of Education & Outreach.

• Wrote, narrated, and edited radio news releases and public service announcements.• Booked spokespeople for radio talk shows.• Developed radio marketing campaigns.