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Karen Kriesel

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Karen Kriesel
Hildesheim, Germany

Experience

Sep 2014 - Present
11 years 6 months

Freelancer

Self-employed

  • Translations: German/English and English/German
  • Project work: creating content for websites, blogs, and social media
  • At the same time: certificate course in online marketing
Nov 2011 - Nov 2014
3 years 1 month
Hanover, Germany

Billigmed GmbH

  • Creating content following SEO criteria for a pharmacological search portal
  • Developing medical content for various online media
  • Building new customer relationships
May 2010 - Oct 2011
1 year 6 months

Sabbatical

Oct 2002 - Apr 2010
7 years 7 months
Munich, Germany

Marketing Communications Manager

Pentos AG

  • Managing the website and social media presence

  • Creating CI-compliant company brochures, leaflets for products and services, and press releases in German and English

  • Organizing trade shows and customer events

  • Communicating with partners and managing external agencies, including abroad

  • Internal communication

  • Selling and marketing software licenses in the EMEA region

  • Handling sales processes

  • Planning and executing direct marketing campaigns

  • Point of contact for customer inquiries in German, English, and French

  • First-level support

May 2002 - Sep 2002
5 months
Munich, Germany

Team leader in the Customer Care Center

Compaq Computer GmbH

  • Reviewing credit requests
  • Point of contact for international customers and team members for technical and personal questions
  • Training new employees
Sep 2000 - Jun 2001
10 months
Grasbrunn, Germany

Corporate Communications Specialist

Silicon Graphics GmbH

  • Research and creation of online articles, product sheets and technical texts in German and English
  • Responsible for content and layout of the successful customer magazine SYNERGI
  • Organizing press events and customer events
  • Brand management
  • Internal communication
Mar 2000 - Aug 2000
6 months
Grasbrunn, Germany

Corporate Communications Intern

Silicon Graphics GmbH

  • Editing and creating marketing materials
  • Translating technical documents
  • Assisting the Head of Corporate Communications
Aug 1997 - Feb 1998
7 months
Slough, United Kingdom

Project-based Internship

Swan Stabilo Ltd

  • Preparation of a project report on logistics

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 Media and Entertainment (11.5 years), Professional Services (11.5 years), Information Technology (9 years), Pharmaceutical (3 years), and Manufacturing (0.5 years).

Media and Entertainment
Professional Services
Information Technology
Pharmaceutical
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 (23 years), Sales (10.5 years), Customer Service (8 years), Human Resources (0.5 years), Logistics (0.5 years), and Supply Chain Management (0.5 years).

Marketing
Sales
Customer Service
Human Resources
Logistics
Supply Chain Management

Skills

  • Intercultural Competence

  • Very Good Self-management

  • An "Eye For Detail"

  • Strong Customer Focus

  • Hands-on Mentality

  • Excellent Knowledge Of The Microsoft Office Suite

  • Excellent Knowledge Of Lotus Notes

  • Good Knowledge Of Adobe Indesign

  • Good Knowledge Of Html

  • Good Knowledge Of Wordpress

  • Good Knowledge Of Typo3

  • Good Knowledge Of Google Analytics

  • Good Knowledge Of Google Adwords

  • Basic Knowledge Of Quarkxpress

  • Academic Training In Online Marketing With A Focus On Seo, Social Media, And Campaign Planning.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Advanced

Education

Oct 1995 - Jun 2000

Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences

FH diploma in business administration; Bachelor of Arts · European Business (English) · Osnabrück, Germany

Oct 1993 - Jun 1995

WP G. Krause

Assistant certificate · Tax clerk assistant · Hildesheim, Germany

Oct 1990 - Jun 1992

Foreign language correspondent · Hanover, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Certificate course in online marketing

University of Rostock

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Karen based?

Karen is based in Hildesheim, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Karen speak?

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

How many years of experience does Karen have?

Karen has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Karen has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months. Note that Karen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Karen be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Karen would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelancer, Marketing Communications Manager, Team leader in the Customer Care Center.

What is Karen's latest experience?

Karen's most recent position is Freelancer at Self-employed.

What companies has Karen worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Karen has worked for Self-employed.

Which industries is Karen most experienced in?

Karen is most experienced in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Professional Services, and Information Technology (IT). Karen also has some experience in Pharmaceutical and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Karen most experienced in?

Karen is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Sales, and Customer Service. Karen also has some experience in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, and Human Resources (HR).

Which industries has Karen worked in recently?

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

Which business areas has Karen worked in recently?

Karen has recently worked in business areas like Marketing.

What is Karen's education?

Karen holds a Bachelor in European Business (English) from Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences.

Does Karen have any certificates?

Karen has 1 certificate: Certificate course in online marketing.

What is the availability of Karen?

Karen is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Karen?

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

How to hire Karen?

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