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Thomas (Schönemann) Heckmann

Editor/Content Manager and Marketing/Market Analysis Neurobiology (Freelancer)

Thomas Heckmann
Hessisch Lichtenau, Germany

Experience

Dec 2014 - Dec 2019
5 years 1 month

Editor/Content Manager and Marketing/Market Analysis Neurobiology (Freelancer)

internet+design Weimar

  • Responsible editor and content manager for the Contergan information portal of the Contergan Foundation
  • Conducting marketing and market analysis in the field of neurobiology
Nov 2014 - Present
11 years 4 months
Germany

Project Coordinator Onkolotse

Saxon Cancer Society e.V.

  • Coordination of the Onkolotse project
  • Providing consulting services and project coordination in online and offline areas
  • Focus on telemedicine, materials and informational and training events
  • Trainer for "Mobile Internet for Self-Help Groups"
  • Member of the editorial team for the newsletters of the Saxon Cancer Society e.V. and the Thuringian Cancer Society e.V. (until 2019)
Aug 2013 - Present
12 years 7 months
Germany

Responsible Editor (pro bono)

Independent Information Platforms

  • Managing the platforms [link] (web, Facebook, Instagram) and [link] (since 11/2021)
Sep 2010 - Oct 2014
4 years 2 months

Project Coordinator Onkolotse (Permanent Position/Part-Time)

Saxon Cancer Society e.V.

Dec 2006 - Jul 2009
2 years 8 months

Managing Partner

KKS: die medienarbeiter GmbH

  • Contributed to the design of campaigns in the medical and SME sectors (colon cancer campaign, breast cancer campaign, Women's Health info tour on the North and Baltic Sea)
Jan 2003 - Present
23 years 2 months

Communication and Marketing with a Focus on Health

Freelancer

  • Collaboration with agencies for communication and marketing in healthcare
  • Projects for Global Fund, WHO, German Cancer Society, regional cancer societies, NGOs, hospitals, Roche, Pfizer, GSK, BKK, IKK, AOK
  • Focus areas: oncology, HIV/AIDS, TB, women's health, healthy living, ADHD, human genetics
  • Relaunch of service offerings, website and info portal [link]
  • Support for funding projects from idea to implementation (SAB, Bosch Foundation, DRV, Innovation Fund/GBA) in medical and nursing education, patient care and telemedicine
Jan 2003 - Mar 2004
1 year 3 months
Ukraine

Consultant Start-up Development Massive Effort (Health) Campaign

AgroRisk Ukraine Ltd.

Apr 2000 - Dec 2002
2 years 9 months

Managing Director Marketing & Sales

Medvantis Medical Services GmbH / Credit Suisse Group

  • Establishment of the start-up Medvantis Medical Services
  • Marketing and sales for disease and demand management (e.g. breast cancer, COPD)
  • Coordination of the Winterthur Group's WHO relations
  • Member of the Private Sector Delegation (PSD) to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Malaria and TB
  • Development of medical web platforms and information portals for KKH, DAK, SDK, DBV, BKKn
Oct 1997 - Mar 2000
2 years 6 months

Central Marketing Manager

Winterthur Insurance / Credit Suisse Group / DBV

  • Development and execution of the school program on dental health
  • Introduction of change-point marketing and structured sales consulting
  • Launch of private health insurance with integrated care services
  • Cross-division sales support including market research
  • Member of Winterthur's European branding team
Jan 1995 - Sep 1997
2 years 9 months
Schwalbach am Taunus, Germany

Product Management & Category Management

Procter & Gamble GmbH

  • Product management for ABM/aBM blend-a-dent, blend-a-med and Blendax Anti-Belag

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 Healthcare (26 years), Pharmaceutical (23 years), Media and Entertainment (12.5 years), Advertising (2.5 years), Insurance (2.5 years), and Cosmetics (2.5 years).

Healthcare
Pharmaceutical
Media and Entertainment
Advertising
Insurance
Cosmetics

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 (31 years), Project Management (23 years), Business Intelligence (5 years), Sales (5 years), Research and Development (2.5 years), and Strategy (1 year).

Marketing
Project Management
Business Intelligence
Sales
Research and Development
Strategy

Skills

  • Awards: Best Market Launch In Grocery Retail For Blend-a-med Zeitaktiv/complete 1997 (P&g); Award At Various Festivals For The Tv Spot "Die Unkomplizierten" 1998 (Winterthur); Innovative Training 2013 For "Onkolotse" By The Free State Of Saxony

  • Very Good Knowledge Of Common User Software (Windows/ios) As Well As Experience With Various Cms Versions (Typo3, Contao, Wordpress)

  • Driving License Class 3 (Car)

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Russian
Elementary

Education

Sep 1991 - Nov 1994

Free University of Berlin (FU Berlin)

Diploma in Business Administration · Business Administration · Berlin, Germany · Good

Sep 1988 - Aug 1991

Berlin College of Economics

Foreign Trade and, from 10/1990, Business Administration (pre-diploma) · Berlin, Germany

Sep 1985 - Aug 1987

Heinrich Mann Extended Secondary School

German high school diploma · Erfurt, Germany · Very Good

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Certifications & licenses

Driving license class 3 (car)

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Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Hessisch Lichtenau, Germany.

What languages does Thomas speak?

Thomas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Russian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 1 month. Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Thomas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Thomas would be well-suited for roles such as: Editor/Content Manager and Marketing/Market Analysis Neurobiology (Freelancer), Project Coordinator Onkolotse, Responsible Editor (pro bono).

What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Editor/Content Manager and Marketing/Market Analysis Neurobiology (Freelancer) at internet+design Weimar.

What companies has Thomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thomas has worked for Saxon Cancer Society e.V., Independent Information Platforms, and Freelancer.

Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Media, and Entertainment and Publishing. Thomas also has some experience in Beauty and Cosmetics, Advertising, and Insurance.

Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Sales. Thomas also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Research and Development (R&D), and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Media, and Entertainment and Publishing.

Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

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

What is Thomas's education?

Thomas holds a Master in Business Administration from Free University of Berlin (FU Berlin).

Does Thomas have any certificates?

Thomas has 1 certificate: Driving license class 3 (car).

What is the availability of Thomas?

Thomas is immediately available for suitable projects.

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