Helmut Barz - Service Provider for Writers and Self-Publishers

Q: Where is Helmut based?

Helmut is based in Offenbach am Main, Germany .

Q: What languages does Helmut speak?

Helmut speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Helmut have?

Helmut has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Helmut has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 8 months . Note that Helmut may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Helmut's latest experience?

Helmut's most recent position is Service Provider for Writers and Self-Publishers at Selfpublisher-Verband .

Q: What companies has Helmut worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Helmut has worked for Selfpublisher-Verband , Westend Blues , and Freelance .

Q: Which industries is Helmut most experienced in?

Helmut is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Arts and Crafts , and Energy . Helmut also has some experience in Telecommunication , Media, Entertainment and Publishing , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Helmut most experienced in?

Helmut is most experienced in business areas like Marketing , Project Management , and Strategy and Planning . Helmut also has some experience in Research and Development (R&D) , Production/Manufacturing , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Helmut worked in recently?

Helmut has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Energy , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas has Helmut worked in recently?

Helmut has recently worked in business areas like Marketing , Project Management , and Strategy and Planning .

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Offenbach am Main, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 3 months

Service Provider for Writers and Self-Publishers

Selfpublisher-Verband

Offered proofreading services and creation of supplementary texts
Provided book design and typesetting
Coached authors in conducting readings and presentations
Developed e-learning offerings
Managed the blog “FragDenWortSupport”

Jan 2004 - Present

22 years 3 months

Director for Corporate and Industrial Films

Westend Blues

Directed over 40 corporate films ranging from customer reference films to viral videos
Worked with real and animated film, utilizing technologies such as 3D, Freeformat™, and holography
Focused on integrating theater and film, producing content for installations

Jan 2003 - Present

23 years 3 months

MemoQ CAT Translator/Transcreator English → German

Freelance

Performed translation and transcreation for corporate communications, fictional literature, user interfaces, manuals, and tutorials
Gained extensive experience in post-editing machine translation output (PMTE) and use of neural machine networks (NMNs) and large language models (LLMs)

Jan 2001 - Present

25 years 3 months

Writer

Freelance

Published seven novels, including the crime series featuring Frankfurt’s most chaotic detective Katharina Klein
Authored four theater plays and one opera libretto produced at German theaters
Engaged in cross-media storytelling and explored AI in the creative process

Jan 2000 - Present

26 years 3 months

SEO Writer

Freelance

Wrote professional texts for online, audiovisual, and print media for corporate communication and advertising
Conducted above and below the line activities including customer and market research, strategy, campaign planning, concept development, and production/project management
Developed corporate storytelling for individual products, product lines, and brands
Provided editing, proofreading, and copyediting services
Specialized in B2B, corporate services, investment goods, IT, energy, and AI sectors
Collaborated with agencies such as CPP Studios Offenbach, Madhat GmbH, Volk Marketingkommunikation, and schall&rauch Bewegtbild GmbH
Utilized AI tools including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and DeepL
Served clients such as STROMDAO, IBM, O2, Compart, Roche Pharma, Raab Karcher, Sescoi, Hertzing & Schroth, PALL, ver.di, and DGB
Maintained blog “Wissenswert” and published work samples online

Jan 1992 - Dec 2013

22 years

Theatre Director

Freelance

Directed over 20 productions in drama, musical, and opera at venues including Staatsoper Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Darmstadt, and Cape Town
Led corporate theater projects focusing on IT solutions presented at events such as DMS Expo Cologne, re:publica Berlin, and CeBIT Hannover

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 Information Technology (34 years), Arts and Crafts (34 years), Energy (26 years), Telecommunication (26 years), Media and Entertainment (25 years), and Professional Services (23 years).

Information Technology

Arts and Crafts

Energy

Telecommunication

Media and Entertainment

Professional Services

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 (34 years), Project Management (34 years), Strategy (26 years), Research and Development (25 years), Production (22 years), and Product Development (1 year).

Marketing

Project Management

Strategy

Research and Development

Production

Product Development

Summary

With over two decades of experience developing creative communication in diverse environments like theater, film studios, and ad agencies, I can offer my clients comprehensive services.

As a trained director, I have the leadership skills to guide diverse teams in making a shared vision a reality while giving each team member the chance to reach their full potential. I have been involved in over 300 projects across all areas of advertising and corporate communications: print, digital, film/video, corporate art, multimedia installations, and events.

Skills

Writing For Online, Audiovisual, And Print Media
Seo Writing
Above & Below The Line
English > German Translations
Corporate Storytelling
Editing, Proofreading, And Copyediting
Customer And Market Research
Strategy
Project And Campaign Planning
Idea Development, Concept, Production/project Management
Specialization In B2b, Corporate Services, Capital Goods, It, Energy, And Ai
Translation For Corporate Communications, Fictional Literature, User Interfaces, Manuals, And Tutorials
Extensive Experience In Pmte And Using Nmns And Llms In Translation Work
Ai Tools: Chatgpt, Claude, Gemini, Deepl
Ms Office
Adobe Creative Cloud
Memoq Cat
Sdl Trados Cat
Wordpress
Html Coding Basics
Video/audio Recording & Editing
Stage And Lighting Technology

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

HfMDK Frankfurt am Main

Diploma · Theater Directing · Frankfurt, Germany

Justus-Liebig University Giessen

Diploma · Drama, Theater, Media · Giessen, Germany

Profile

Created

September 2025

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Where is Helmut based?

Helmut is based in Offenbach am Main, Germany.

What languages does Helmut speak?

Helmut speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Helmut have?

Helmut has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Helmut has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 8 months. Note that Helmut may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Helmut be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Helmut would be well-suited for roles such as: Service Provider for Writers and Self-Publishers, Director for Corporate and Industrial Films, MemoQ CAT Translator/Transcreator English → German.

What is Helmut's latest experience?

Helmut's most recent position is Service Provider for Writers and Self-Publishers at Selfpublisher-Verband.

What companies has Helmut worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Helmut has worked for Selfpublisher-Verband, Westend Blues, and Freelance.

Which industries is Helmut most experienced in?

Helmut is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Arts and Crafts, and Energy. Helmut also has some experience in Telecommunication, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Helmut most experienced in?

Helmut is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Strategy and Planning. Helmut also has some experience in Research and Development (R&D), Production/Manufacturing, and Product Development.

Which industries has Helmut worked in recently?

Helmut has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Energy, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas has Helmut worked in recently?

Helmut has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Helmut's education?

Helmut holds a Doctorate in Drama, Theater, Media from Justus-Liebig University Giessen.

What is the availability of Helmut?

Helmut is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Helmut?

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