Ben Williams
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Gabriel Swain
It's rare to find someone who can walk the very thin line between professional and personal, but Ben is one of them. He understands the importance of interpersonal relationships in the workplace and is an expert at cultivating them, while always keeping them professional, Ben is also incredibly quick on his feet and is able to solve unexpected problems in the moment as well or better than anyone I've worked with in my career. Plus, he's likeable and very easy to work with. I would hire him in an instant if given the chance.
Gabriel Swain
It's rare to find someone who can walk the very thin line between professional and personal, but Ben is one of them. He understands the importance of interpersonal relationships in the workplace and is an expert at cultivating them, while always keeping them professional, Ben is also incredibly quick on his feet and is able to solve unexpected problems in the moment as well or better than anyone I've worked with in my career. Plus, he's likeable and very easy to work with. I would hire him in an instant if given the chance.
Gabriel Swain
It's rare to find someone who can walk the very thin line between professional and personal, but Ben is one of them. He understands the importance of interpersonal relationships in the workplace and is an expert at cultivating them, while always keeping them professional, Ben is also incredibly quick on his feet and is able to solve unexpected problems in the moment as well or better than anyone I've worked with in my career. Plus, he's likeable and very easy to work with. I would hire him in an instant if given the chance.
Gabriel Swain
It's rare to find someone who can walk the very thin line between professional and personal, but Ben is one of them. He understands the importance of interpersonal relationships in the workplace and is an expert at cultivating them, while always keeping them professional, Ben is also incredibly quick on his feet and is able to solve unexpected problems in the moment as well or better than anyone I've worked with in my career. Plus, he's likeable and very easy to work with. I would hire him in an instant if given the chance.
Credentials
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DIGITAL MARKETING: CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT, SOCIAL MEDIA, PLANNING & ANALYTICS
Columbia University in the City of New YorkAug, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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eyeo
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Germany
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Technology, Information and Internet
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Advocacy
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Jul 2018 - Present
- Advocacy - Mentoring - Consensus-building
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Director Of Communications
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Oct 2017 - Jun 2018
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Comms/PR Manager
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Jul 2013 - Oct 2017
- Marketing strategy - Growth marketing - B2B + B2C - Agency management - Media relations - Company press speaker - Crisis communication - Mentoring
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doo GmbH
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Bonn Area, Germany
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PR Manager
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Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
- Wrote, edited tech blog - Communications strategy - Press relations - Press releases - Promotional videos - Tutorial videos - Wrote, edited tech blog - Communications strategy - Press relations - Press releases - Promotional videos - Tutorial videos
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German Embassy Washington
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Deputy Editor/Senior Communications Officer
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Mar 2009 - Dec 2012
At the German Embassy in Washington, I began as a media analyst, then became deputy editor of germany.info, writing about sports, music and the economy. - Researched, wrote and edited articles for main website - Social media marketing - Daily media analysis sent on wire to entire German foreign service - Edited audio, video and photos for the web At the German Embassy in Washington, I began as a media analyst, then became deputy editor of germany.info, writing about sports, music and the economy. - Researched, wrote and edited articles for main website - Social media marketing - Daily media analysis sent on wire to entire German foreign service - Edited audio, video and photos for the web
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Ausschnitt Medienbeobachtung
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Berlin Area, Germany
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Media Analyst
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Aug 2008 - Dec 2008
Before starting at Germany.info, I worked briefly in Berlin Ausschnitt as a contributor to a trade publication/newsletter - Analyzed German media for clients like General Electric and Bentley Motors - Lead contributor for major newsletters - Wrote and edited precise, time-sensitive daily articles for our clients Before starting at Germany.info, I worked briefly in Berlin Ausschnitt as a contributor to a trade publication/newsletter - Analyzed German media for clients like General Electric and Bentley Motors - Lead contributor for major newsletters - Wrote and edited precise, time-sensitive daily articles for our clients
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Egmont Ehapa Verlag
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Berlin Area, Germany
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International Marketing Assistant
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Feb 2008 - Jun 2008
This was a four-month job in Berlin, where I expanded my knowledge of international marketing and business. This was a four-month job in Berlin, where I expanded my knowledge of international marketing and business.
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German Marshall Fund of the United States
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United States
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Think Tanks
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700 & Above Employee
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Partnerships Intern
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Jun 2007 - Dec 2007
- Temporary internship at GMF's Berlin office in partnerships/fundraising - Temporary internship at GMF's Berlin office in partnerships/fundraising
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Business Executives for National Security (BENS)
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Policy Intern
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Jan 2007 - May 2007
- Grad school internship at strategic consulting/policy planning think tank - Grad school internship at strategic consulting/policy planning think tank
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Education
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2005 - 2007
The George Washington University
MA, International Affairs -
1998 - 2002
University of Kentucky
BA, German Language/Culture, Philosophy
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