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Barbara Sowa

Trainee Participant

Barbara Sowa
Wiesbaden, Germany

Experience

Sep 2006 - Sep 2006
1 month
Berlin, Germany

Trainee Participant

Deutscher Bundestag

  • Participated in a one-month "Blick hinter die Kulissen der Politik" information and internship program for journalists
Oct 2004 - Present
21 years 5 months

Producer, Translator, PR Consultant

Freelance Project-Based Media Production

  • Created send scripts and moderation for AOK-Radioservice
  • Produced and adapted image films and screenplays for various production companies (herbstundherbst.tv, Goldschnitt Medienproduktion, k22 Film, IFAGE)
  • Provided translation, adaptation and PR services for NGOs (UNICEF, Werkhof Darmstadt) and cultural institutions (frau en museum wiesbaden)
  • Delivered editorial, translation and transcreation services for text and marketing agencies (Supertext AG, Hogarth Worldwide)
  • Developed PR texts, job profiles and translations for recruitment and personal marketing agencies (advalueMEDIA)
  • Crafted PR texts and translations for advertising agencies (UGW, woa)
  • Conducted research for Journalistische Filmproduktion Zimmermann
  • Performed economic and finance proofreading for Gabler-Verlag
  • Translated for clients like Standard & Poor’s, AGRANA Juice, Bardusch, Bosch, EY, pmg profile marketing group
  • Established school break radio and facilitated a radio workshop at the 1st Kindermedienuni Wiesbaden
  • Taught German as a foreign language for Global LT
  • Worked as freelance editor (text and photography) for publications (Wiesbadener Kurier, Tagblatt, Wochenblatt, Frankfurter Rundschau, Bike Citizens Magazine)
  • Provided copywriting and ghostwriting services
Dec 1996 - Sep 2004
7 years 10 months
Darmstadt, Germany

Press and Public Relations Consultant

Werkhof e.V.

  • Managed press and public relations including translations for an NGO supporting development projects
  • Developed and implemented communication strategies for non-formal training programs for disadvantaged youth
Jun 1994 - Nov 1996
2 years 6 months

Translator and Interpreter

Freelance Translation and Interpretation

  • Provided translation and interpretation services primarily at asylum seeker centers, courts and police
Jan 1992 - Oct 1992
10 months
Wiesbaden, Germany

Foreign Language Secretary

Oxford Instruments

  • Performed secretarial duties in foreign languages
  • Handled translation tasks for medical technology documentation
Oct 1991 - Dec 1992
1 year 3 months
Mainz, Germany

Freelance Cultural Editor

Concave

Oct 1991 - Dec 1991
3 months
Wiesbaden, Germany

Writer

Wiesbadener Kurier

Apr 1991 - Dec 1992
1 year 9 months

Translator

Freelance Translation

  • Translated "Weinreiseführer Spanien" from English to German
  • Published by Busse Seewald in 1992
Dec 1990 - May 1991
6 months
Frankfurt, Germany

Proofreader

pmi

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services (24 years), Media and Entertainment (23 years), Education (8 years), Government and Administration (2.5 years), Healthcare (1 year), and Manufacturing (0.5 years).

Professional Services
Media and Entertainment
Education
Government and Administration
Healthcare
Manufacturing

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Marketing (30.5 years), Legal (2.5 years), Production (1.5 years), Product Development (1 year), and Quality Assurance (0.5 years).

Marketing
Legal
Production
Product Development
Quality Assurance

Skills

  • Nearly 8 Years Of Hosting And Producing Segments For A Non-commercial Local Radio Station (Radar), Mainly On Development And Environmental Policy, Social And Intercultural Topics

  • Designing And Running Radio Workshops For Children, Teenagers And Trainers (2003 Awarded Best Practice Education Project By The Federal Ministry For Economic Cooperation And Development)

  • Further Training In Radio Technology And Journalism (With Instructors From Hr And Sr) And At The Mainz Summer Academy 2004 “Consumer Journalism On Radio”

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Elementary
French
Elementary

Education

Oct 1989 - Jun 1991

Gesamthochschule Essen

Additional studies in journalism · Literary Mediation and Media Practice · Essen, Germany

Oct 1982 - Jun 1990

Universität Göttingen

Magister · Ethnology, English Studies and German Studies · Göttingen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

State-certified Translator and Interpreter for Business English

IHK Dortmund

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Where is Barbara based?

Barbara is based in Wiesbaden, Germany.

What languages does Barbara speak?

Barbara speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Barbara have?

Barbara has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Barbara has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 9 months. Note that Barbara may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Barbara be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Barbara would be well-suited for roles such as: Trainee Participant, Producer, Translator, PR Consultant, Press and Public Relations Consultant.

What is Barbara's latest experience?

Barbara's most recent position is Trainee Participant at Deutscher Bundestag.

What companies has Barbara worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Barbara has worked for Freelance Project-Based Media Production.

Which industries is Barbara most experienced in?

Barbara is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Education. Barbara also has some experience in Government and Public Administration, Healthcare, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Barbara most experienced in?

Barbara is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Legal and Compliance, and Production/Manufacturing. Barbara also has some experience in Product Development, Quality Assurance (QA), and Research and Development (R&D).

Which industries has Barbara worked in recently?

Barbara has recently worked in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Barbara worked in recently?

Barbara has recently worked in business areas like Marketing.

What is Barbara's education?

Barbara holds a Master in Ethnology, English Studies and German Studies from Universität Göttingen.

Does Barbara have any certificates?

Barbara has 1 certificate: State-certified Translator and Interpreter for Business English.

What is the availability of Barbara?

Barbara is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Barbara?

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