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Michael (C.) Schmitt

Managing Director, Senior Consultant

Michael Schmitt
Würzburg, Germany

Experience

Jan 2014 - Present
12 years 2 months

Managing Director, Senior Consultant

MTG Mind The Gap GmbH

  • External & internal communication
  • Strategy & concept development
  • Press work & media relations
  • Crisis communication
  • Content marketing, setting up and managing blogs & online magazines
  • Social media (LinkedIn)
  • Writing & editing for online and print publications
  • Designing newsletters
  • Search engine optimization (SEO)
  • Video production (shooting & editing)
Jan 2014 - Dec 2021
8 years

PR Senior Consultant (freelance)

Allison Worldwide

  • Team leadership
  • External & internal communication
  • Concept development & project management
  • Press work & media relations
  • Writing & editing
  • Video production (shooting & editing)
  • Social media
Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
2 years

Interim Communications Manager (freelance)

Swiss Life AG

  • External & internal communication
  • Concept development & project management for a change project
  • Press work
  • Crisis communication
  • Writing & editing
  • Social media
Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
2 years

Spokesperson & Communications Officer (parental leave cover)

Allianz Deutschland AG

  • Press work
  • Internal communication
  • Change communication
  • Crisis communication
  • Social media
  • Writing & editing
Jan 2011 - Dec 2012
2 years

PR Manager (with team responsibility)

digital publishing AG

  • Team leadership
  • Press work
  • Social media
  • Internal communication
  • Change communication
  • Trade show planning
  • Video production (shooting & editing)
Jan 2010 - Dec 2011
2 years

PR Consultant

F&H Porter Novelli

  • Press relations
  • Brand communication
  • Social media
  • Internal communication
  • Writing & editing
Jan 2009 - Dec 2010
2 years

Corporate Communications Officer (fixed-term)

PlanetHome AG

  • Press relations & internal communication
  • Online communication
  • Social media
Jan 2007 - Dec 2009
3 years

Project Associate, Online Editor (freelance)

Rheinpfalz Online / dvhaus consulting

  • Writing & editing
  • Content management
  • PR
  • Internal communication
  • Change communication
Jan 2006 - Dec 2007
2 years

Corporate Communications Trainee

Communication Harmonists

  • Press relations
  • Internal communication
  • Writing & editing

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 Advertising (14 years), Professional Services (10 years), Media and Entertainment (6 years), Insurance (4 years), and Real Estate (2 years).

Advertising
Professional Services
Media and Entertainment
Insurance
Real Estate

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 (20 years), Project Management (8 years), and Human Resources (3 years).

Marketing
Project Management
Human Resources

Skills

  • Html / Css
  • Seo
  • Hootsuite (Social Media Account Management)
  • Video Editing (E.g. Adobe Premiere)
  • Image Editing (E.g. Adobe Photoshop)
  • Content Management Systems (E.g. Wordpress, Typo3, Sitecore)
  • Newsletter Distribution Software (E.g. Cleverreach)

Languages

German
Advanced
English
Advanced
Spanish
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Education

Oct 2006 - Jun 2007

öffentlichkeitsarbeit.de (the PR training company, Heidelberg)

PR Consultant / PR Officer (DPRG) · PR dual · Heidelberg, Germany

Oct 1998 - Jun 2003

University of Education Heidelberg

State Examination · Education / German Studies · Heidelberg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certificate In Advanced English (C1)

VHS Heidelberg

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Michael based?

Michael is based in Würzburg, Germany.

What languages does Michael speak?

Michael speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Michael have?

Michael has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months. Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Michael be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Michael would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director, Senior Consultant, PR Senior Consultant (freelance), Interim Communications Manager (freelance).

What is Michael's latest experience?

Michael's most recent position is Managing Director, Senior Consultant at MTG Mind The Gap GmbH.

What companies has Michael worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Michael has worked for MTG Mind The Gap GmbH and Allison Worldwide.

Which industries is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in industries like Advertising, Professional Services, Media, and Entertainment and Publishing. Michael also has some experience in Insurance and Real Estate.

Which business areas is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Human Resources (HR).

Which industries has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in industries like Advertising and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in business areas like Marketing and Project Management.

What is Michael's education?

Michael holds a Bachelor in PR dual from öffentlichkeitsarbeit.de (the PR training company, Heidelberg).

Does Michael have any certificates?

Michael has 1 certificate: Certificate In Advanced English (C1).

What is the availability of Michael?

Michael is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Michael?

Michael'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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