Saskia Hagendorf - Author & Specialist Writer

Q: Where is Saskia based?

Saskia is based in Glinde, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Saskia speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Saskia have?

Saskia has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Saskia has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year . Note that Saskia may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Saskia's latest experience?

Saskia's most recent position is Author & Specialist Writer .

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

In recent years, Saskia has worked for logen.ai , BLYSS Group GmbH , and HRperformance Institute .

Q: Which industries is Saskia most experienced in?

Saskia is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Sport and Recreation , and Information Technology (IT) . Saskia also has some experience in Advertising , Media, Entertainment and Publishing , and Tourism and Hospitality .

Q: Which business areas is Saskia most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Saskia worked in recently?

Saskia has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology (IT) , Media, and Entertainment and Publishing .

Q: Which business areas has Saskia worked in recently?

Saskia has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Customer Service , and Strategy and Planning .

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Glinde, Germany

Experience

Dec 2025 - Present

3 months

Author & Specialist Writer

Regular specialist articles for working@office and other publications on topics like the assistant role, virtual collaboration, AI in assistance, New Work, and self-management.
Co-author contributions in books like Chefsache Assistenz, Bullshit Bingo, and Digitales Management und Marketing.

Apr 2025 - Present

11 months

Podcast Host "Fokus Assistenz"

Host of the podcast "Fokus Assistenz" – a podcast for modern assistants and executives who want to make their collaboration more mindful, effective, and up-to-date.
On the show, I talk with experts and practitioners about the assistant role, personal impact, collaboration, leadership, and the use of AI in daily assistant work – all practical, thoughtful, and on equal footing.

Mar 2024 - Present

2 years

Berlin, Germany

Executive Assistant & Sparring Partner

logen.ai

Traditional and strategic assistant tasks (e.g., scheduling and calendar coordination).
Providing sparring and consulting to management in day-to-day operations.
Organizing and running team events and workations.
Event management and marketing support.
Acting as liaison between management, the team, and external partners.

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 2 months

Consultant for Effective Collaboration

Supporting assistant teams, leaders, and individual assistants in redesigning collaboration with a focus on efficiency, strong roles, and AI integration.
Developing and leading hands-on workshops, webinars, and sparring sessions on self-organization, delegation, prioritization, and using AI as a work and thinking partner with immediately applicable use cases.
Expertise in the modern assistant role in hybrid, virtual, and AI-supported work environments.
Results-oriented collaboration: assistants gain confidence and influence, leaders gain time, clarity, and relief.

Nov 2020 - Present

5 years 4 months

Virtual Assistant & Sparring Partner

BLYSS Group GmbH

Full responsibility for customer and community communication.
Coordination and organization within the CEO's immediate environment.
Structuring processes and priorities.
Sparring in decision-making, planning, and development.
Project work in close cooperation with management.

Sep 2020 - Apr 2022

1 year 8 months

Community Manager

HRperformance Institute

Dec 2019 - Aug 2020

9 months

Project Manager

HRperformance Institute

Apr 2019 - Dec 2019

9 months

Project Assistant

HRperformance Institute

Aug 2018 - Present

7 years 7 months

Glinde, Germany

Managing Director

Work as a virtual project assistant: community manager, traditional assistant, project manager, and strategic consultant and sparring partner.
Help clients focus on their core tasks and work on the business rather than just in it.

Dec 2012 - Jul 2018

5 years 8 months

Hamburg, Germany

Team Assistant / Project Management

Klitschko Management Group

Project management
Strategy
Assistant to Management Board
Guest service
VIP service
Event organization
Career organization
Team assistant

Feb 2012 - Nov 2012

10 months

International Coordinator

JWT Germany GmbH

Coordinating the marketing projects of KRAFT JACOBS in CEE/MEA (Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, Africa and East Adriatic).

Sep 2011 - Feb 2012

6 months

Team Assistant

JWT Germany GmbH

Coordinating the KRAFT JACOBS and PHILADELPHIA marketing team in handling meetings, presentations and billing.

Mar 2011 - Sep 2011

7 months

Intern

SPORTPLATZ GmbH

Planning, preparation and execution of sport events (e.g. "Urbanathlon" (Men's Health), "Women's Run" (Reebok), "Tag der Fans 2011" (Werder Bremen)).
Support of the sport-touristic project "SportStrand".

Oct 2010 - Mar 2011

6 months

Intern

Publicis Groupe

Planning, preparation and execution of sales promotions and consulting promotions for CHANEL, FALKE, Chantelle, Calvin Klein and Tchibo.

Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

3 months

Service Staff

Château de Massillan

Service restaurant and event management.

Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

3 months

Intern

Hhonolulu Events Hamburg

Organization of the summer event of the company.
Support in all event management and marketing tasks.
Conceptual work.

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 Professional Services (13.5 years), Sport (6 years), Information Technology (2 years), Advertising (1.5 years), Media and Entertainment (1 year), and Tourism (0.5 years).

Professional Services

Sport

Information Technology

Advertising

Media and Entertainment

Tourism

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 (15 years), Customer Service (13.5 years), Strategy (13 years), Marketing (5.5 years), Human Resources (4 years), and Operations (2.5 years).

Project Management

Customer Service

Strategy

Marketing

Human Resources

Operations

Summary

As a passionate consultant for assistants and CEOs, I focus on shaping them into a top-performing team and making their collaboration more effective. My goal is for assistants to become an even more indispensable support, giving leaders more freedom and time for strategic and creative tasks.

In my consulting programs, I focus on key factors like delegation, trust, and daily structure to promote efficient workflows and boost productivity. This includes both one-on-one and team online meetings, tailored to the team's challenges and needs.

Through my consulting, I help assistants and CEOs/managers reach their goals and unlock their team's full potential. If you want to learn more about my services or discuss your own challenges, feel free to contact me!

Happy to be on first-name terms

Skills

Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
Automation
Moderation

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Oct 2007 - Jun 2010

Euro Business College Hamburg

Bachelor of Arts · Tourism & Event Management · Hamburg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Motivational Potential Analysis (MPA)

Workflow Specialist Certificate

Profile

Created

December 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Saskia based?

Saskia is based in Glinde, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Saskia speak?

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

How many years of experience does Saskia have?

Saskia has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Saskia has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Saskia may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Saskia be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Saskia would be well-suited for roles such as: Author & Specialist Writer, Podcast Host "Fokus Assistenz", Executive Assistant & Sparring Partner.

What is Saskia's latest experience?

Saskia's most recent position is Author & Specialist Writer.

What companies has Saskia worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Saskia has worked for logen.ai, BLYSS Group GmbH, and HRperformance Institute.

Which industries is Saskia most experienced in?

Saskia is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Sport and Recreation, and Information Technology (IT). Saskia also has some experience in Advertising, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Tourism and Hospitality.

Which business areas is Saskia most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Saskia worked in recently?

Saskia has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology (IT), Media, and Entertainment and Publishing.

Which business areas has Saskia worked in recently?

Saskia has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Customer Service, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Saskia's education?

Saskia holds a Bachelor in Tourism & Event Management from Euro Business College Hamburg.

Does Saskia have any certificates?

Saskia has 2 certificates. These include: Motivational Potential Analysis (MPA) and Workflow Specialist Certificate.

What is the availability of Saskia?

Saskia is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Saskia?

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