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Zurich, Switzerland

Project manager for Swiss Digital Days 2022. A national initiative bringing the topic of digitalisation to the Swiss population. 100+ partners, 350+ events.• Managed all communication activities in close collaboration with the communication team including, material production (video, photo, digital ads, print), website development, newsletters (hubspot), social media.• Managed media partnerships and others• Developed specific graphic material (canva, ppt, adobe suite)• Went on national tour during 7 weeks building/dismantling specific installations

Zurich, Switzerland

Campaigner for the international animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS. Responsible for activities in the French-speaking part of Switzerland (Romandie). Daily use of three languages: German, English, French.• Planned, developed and implemented successful awareness campaigns in the field of animal welfare including strategy and content development, market research, communication (SoMe, press, events) translations in several languages EN/FR/DE, reporting.• Coordinated lobbying activities to support animal welfare topics.• People management for an internship position • Spokesperson for all media requests in French (radio/video/print interviews)• Blog writer for articles in an online newspaper on topics linked to companion animals• Event organisation of a public brunch (60 pax.) with a panel discussion on animal friendly nutrition, including coordination of video recording• Point of contact for all stakeholders from the French-speaking part of Switzerland• Developed several documents for campaigns management• Monitored animal welfare activities and associations nationally and internationally

Zürich Area, Switzerland

• Coordinated and implemented the company’s website relaunch in collaboration with an external creative agency.• Developed the communication strategy of the company.• Developed and implemented communications plans for clients. • Developed content (news, press release, blog posts).• Managed several online channels (website, social media). • Worked with WordPress, Weebly and Adobe (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).• Organized several project meetings – 30 participants, supported the organization of an international scientific event - 150 participants.

Auckland, New Zealand

Traveled from Kenya to South Africa, studied in New Zealand and returned back to Switzerland via Australia and Sri Lanka.• graduated in communication studies with a focus on digital strategy and campaign development, social marketing, international public relations, user experience and engagement. Straight-A student.• encountered and connected with multiple cultures and people.• enjoyed the outdoors and sports (hiking, diving, surfing, running, camping, kite-surfing)

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Worked for the Human Brain Project (HBP), a major European research project in neuroscience, computing and brain-related medicine. Joined as EU Relations Coordinator, promoted to Partnering Environment Coordinator managing key stakeholders.• Organized two successful annual meetings (+450 participants) and multiple one-day events in Europe and US including e-marketing, promotion and communication activities. Coordinated international and local teams• Designed and managed communication and promotion activities to grow partnerships • Developed and set up diverse procedures for event organization including marketing and communications activities• Led development of performance and impact assessment tools (KPIs). • Improved and oversaw systems for managing relations and communication with key stakeholders • Drove community engagement and growth through CRM• Contributed to internal/external communication activities including social media and community engagement

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Project management, communications, relations, event management, international promotion and representation, performance assessment

Fribourg

Maternity replacement for the International Relations Office. • Managed the Swiss European Mobility Program (ERASMUS) for exchanges of students and staff in Europe including crisis communications.• Promoted and represented the office nationally and internationally. • Point of contact for internal and external partners.

Lausanne

Sabbatical replacement for the International Relations Office. • Managed the European exchange program ERASMUS for students and staff.• Promoted and represented the office in the institution, nationally and internationally. • Point of contact for internal and external partners.• Set up of international thesis convention.• Participation in other European projects.

Berne

Internship in the International Relations Office.• Organized a one-day event (logistics, communications) with 100 participants including high-level Swiss Confederation representatives.• Supported for diverse tasks.

San Francisco

• Organized events including program development, communications and coordination of logistics on the topics of Innovation in sports and the Internet of Things• Promoted Swiss universities in the United States and created links between Swiss and American researchers.• Created the University of Lausanne alumni chapter in San Francisco

Geneva

Maternity replacement for the International Relations Office. • Managed the European exchange program ERASMUS for students and staff.• Promoted and represented the office nationally.• Point of contact for internal and external partners.

Lausanne

• Supported the management of the European exchange program ERASMUS.

Berlin

• Supported the management of incoming exchange students. • Promoted study abroad programs using diverse channels to reach key audiences.

Lausanne

• Supported the organization of an international event.• Supported in the management of the European exchange program ERASMUS.

Postgrad Certificate (Ma Level), Communication Studies, Only A Marks

One semester programme focusing on digital strategies, digital interactions and user engagement, social marketing and international PR.

Master Of Arts (Ma), English/History

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), English/History/Spanish