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Christiane Sanders

Customer Service Freelancer

Christiane Sanders
Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Sep 2024 - Dec 2024
4 months
Germany

Customer Service Freelancer

Sternglas GmbH

  • Independently familiarized myself with and used a variety of tools daily, including the CRM tool Trengo, the ERP system Xentral, the Shopify platform, DHL Express and the DHL business customer portal, Slack as a virtual office, the Bretum returns portal, and the logistics provider's in-house software
  • Responded to incoming customer inquiries via email, WhatsApp, and chat, handled complaints, and resolved issues in German and English
  • Answered all questions related to products, the ordering and shipping process, and created return labels
  • Took over the support phone during service hours and handled all telephone inquiries
Aug 2022 - Present
3 years 8 months

Virtual Assistant / PMO Assistant

Self-employed

  • General organizational and administrative tasks
  • Personnel management
  • Planning and execution of internal and external events and business trips
  • Coordination of meetings including preparation and follow-up, minute taking, and documentation
  • Data management, invoicing, preliminary accounting
  • Process optimization
  • Media design
Aug 2022 - Jun 2024
1 year 11 months
Germany

Business Service Assistant / PMO Assistant

mecom GmbH

Dec 2017 - Aug 2022
4 years 9 months
Germany

Assistant to the Managing Director / Media Design

VICOGO GmbH / boddels GmbH / VANDERHUS GmbH

  • Managed HR tasks (recruitment, leave administration, liaison with payroll)
  • Planned and organized corporate events, workshops, and trade show appearances
  • Organized business trips
  • Acted as point of contact and managed sponsoring activities
  • Handled general administrative tasks (mail processing, company car management, office supplies, correspondence, support for preliminary accounting)
  • Designed sales packaging, manuals, and instructions
  • Created and revised product images and renderings
  • Developed marketing materials (flyers, business cards, brochures, displays, roll-ups)
  • Created business cards and letterheads and revised logos
  • Supported brand development for BODDELS, VANDERHUS, and TRINKBASIS
Nov 2011 - Oct 2017
6 years
Germany

Owner

Mail Boxes Etc.

Jun 2003 - Oct 2011
8 years 5 months
Germany

Project Assistant

swb AG

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Utilities (8.5 years), Transportation (6 years), Food and Beverage (4.5 years), Professional Services (3.5 years), and Retail (0.5 years).

Utilities
Transportation
Food and Beverage
Professional Services
Retail

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 Project Management (12 years), Human Resources (8.5 years), Operations (8 years), Customer Service (6 years), Sales (6 years), and Marketing (4.5 years).

Project Management
Human Resources
Operations
Customer Service
Sales
Marketing

Summary

Experienced (Virtual) Assistant with extensive knowledge in project management, assistance, and PMO support. Since August 2022, I have been offering efficient and precise organizational and administrative support as a freelancer. Specialized in coordinating complex tasks and managing multiple projects/areas at the same time.

Skills

  • Microsoft Office

  • Teams

  • Adobe Creative Suite

  • Sap

  • Confluence

  • Jira

  • Miro

  • Slack

  • Flexibility

  • Solution-oriented

  • Team Player

  • Conscientious

  • Professional

  • Confidential

  • Communication Skills

  • Budget-oriented

Languages

German
Native
English
Intermediate

Education

Oct 2000 - Jun 2003

swb AG

Industrial Clerk · Bremen, Germany

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Christiane based?

Christiane is based in Hamburg, Germany.

What languages does Christiane speak?

Christiane speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Christiane have?

Christiane has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, Christiane has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 9 months. Note that Christiane may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Christiane be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Christiane would be well-suited for roles such as: Customer Service Freelancer, Virtual Assistant / PMO Assistant, Business Service Assistant / PMO Assistant.

What is Christiane's latest experience?

Christiane's most recent position is Customer Service Freelancer at Sternglas GmbH.

What companies has Christiane worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christiane has worked for Sternglas GmbH, Self-employed, mecom GmbH, and VICOGO GmbH / boddels GmbH / VANDERHUS GmbH.

Which industries is Christiane most experienced in?

Christiane is most experienced in industries like Utility Services, Transportation and Logistics, and Food and Beverage. Christiane also has some experience in Professional Services and Retail.

Which business areas is Christiane most experienced in?

Christiane is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Human Resources (HR), and Operations. Christiane also has some experience in Customer Service, Sales, and Marketing.

Which industries has Christiane worked in recently?

Christiane has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage, Professional Services, and Retail.

Which business areas has Christiane worked in recently?

Christiane has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources (HR), Marketing, and Product Development.

What is Christiane's education?

Christiane attended swb AG for Industrial Clerk.

What is the availability of Christiane?

Christiane is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Christiane?

Christiane's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

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