IT Internal Communications Manager | IT Strategy & Transformation

• Jan 2023 - Present

Building Internal Communications: I am building an effective internal communications framework from scratch for the IT department, establishing clear channels and guidelines for information sharing. Data-Driven Strategy: I utilize data to inform our communication strategies, ensuring messages are targeted and impactful. This involves analyzing communication metrics and employee feedback to refine our approach continuously. Transformation Navigation: I am playing a crucial role in guiding the company through a major transformation. I craft clear and compelling messages to ensure all employees understand the change and their role in it. Employee Engagement: I foster a culture of transparency and engagement within the IT department, promoting open dialogue and collaboration to ensure all team members feel valued. Collaboration with IT and Leadership Teams: I work closely with IT leaders and the broader leadership team to align our internal communications with strategic objectives and corporate values, translating complex IT initiatives into accessible messages. Show less

Freelance Writer

• Apr 2022 - Jan 2023

Content and Thought Leadership Specialist (Future of Work)

• Apr 2021 - Apr 2022

My mission at AIHR was to help CHROs and HR professionals connect the dots between HR and broader trends in the world of work and elevate their role as being more strategic in organizations’ business decisions. I wrote the company's thought leadership articles posted on the website and other external publications. I worked with the CEO to develop his LinkedIn articles and articles published under his Forbes profile as well as prepared his speaking points for numerous external events and webinars. Show less

Future of Work Thought Leader - Communications and content manager

• Nov 2019 - Apr 2021

As an editor-in-chief, I managed the Adecco Group's thought leadership webpage FutuHReInsight and content production of articles (from ideation to publication). I also coordinated the subsequent social media activation. Among other things I prepared speaking points for the CEO, operated as his ghost writer for numerous thought leadership articles published on the company's website, on his LinkedIn as well as in various external publications. I published more than 200 quality articles focused on the world of work and covering topics ranging from AI, HR, investment in employees, gig economy, inclusion, talent acquisition to the World Economic Forum and COVID-19. Show less

External Contributor (Forbes.com)

• Sep 2018 - Dec 2020

I wrote articles for Forbes.com as an independent contributor - mostly on issues concerning the EU including the EU budget, democracy, European politics, Central Europe and Brexit. I wrote articles for Forbes.com as an independent contributor - mostly on issues concerning the EU including the EU budget, democracy, European politics, Central Europe and Brexit.

Policy and PR Advisor

• Apr 2018 - Dec 2018

I advised local and regional EU politicians on the ongoing EU legislation process and how to best influence it. I worked closely with the group's president for whom I drafted speeches and speaking points used for the committee meetings, the plenary and external events. I was predominantly responsible for overseeing the developments concerning the EU budget and its legislative process at the European Committee of the Regions. I was responsible for drafting amendments to the legislation, lobbying other political stakeholders, drafting resolutions and speeches and briefing the media. Show less

Editor-In-Chief

• Feb 2013 - Apr 2018

I co-founded the award-winning network EuropeanPublicAffairs.eu. The aim of the platform was to give a voice to young people to express their diverse opinions on European topics. We encouraged open and informed discussions on the future development of Europe. My role as the editor-in-chief was to ensure a smooth editorial process – from topic submission to publishing. I wrote a countless number of articles on topics related to the EU, focusing on democracy in Central Europe, the region's role in wider Europe as well as on the UK (Brexit) and the future of the European project at large. Show less

Digital Communications & Web Content Manager

• May 2015 - Aug 2016

As a project manager, I developed, coordinated, and executed PR digital marketing and online advertising campaigns for the Consumer Champion project funded by the European Commission. The campaigns included various aspects, such as banner and social media ads, content marketing, SEO & SEM and videos, all to achieve the goals of the program, i.e. to improve consumer protection across Europe. As a project manager, I developed, coordinated, and executed PR digital marketing and online advertising campaigns for the Consumer Champion project funded by the European Commission. The campaigns included various aspects, such as banner and social media ads, content marketing, SEO & SEM and videos, all to achieve the goals of the program, i.e. to improve consumer protection across Europe.

Online Communications and Project Coordinator

• Dec 2013 - May 2015

I prepared and managed several social media awareness campaigns, which supported the organization’s overall goal, i.e. to attract young people to work in the agricultural sector. Other than managing the organization's projects (which were funded by the EU), my responsibilities varied from content management for digital & social media channels, preparing annual reports, newsletters, brand materials, monitoring digital channels via web analytics, hiring colleagues and much more. I prepared and managed several social media awareness campaigns, which supported the organization’s overall goal, i.e. to attract young people to work in the agricultural sector. Other than managing the organization's projects (which were funded by the EU), my responsibilities varied from content management for digital & social media channels, preparing annual reports, newsletters, brand materials, monitoring digital channels via web analytics, hiring colleagues and much more.

Media Market Researcher

• Aug 2012 - Feb 2014

I worked for a renown international media agency as a researcher for a specific project requested by the European Commission. My goal was to explore preferences in audiovisual media consumption in European countries. The project outcome was a complex understanding of the current media preference landscape, which was further leveraged by the European Commission’s Education and Culture department. I worked for a renown international media agency as a researcher for a specific project requested by the European Commission. My goal was to explore preferences in audiovisual media consumption in European countries. The project outcome was a complex understanding of the current media preference landscape, which was further leveraged by the European Commission’s Education and Culture department.

EU Public Affairs Researcher

• Jan 2011 - Nov 2013

Between 2011 and 2013 I participated in several research initiatives as a data researcher. In 2011, I was involved in an academic study held by my alma mater, the University of Exeter, which analyzed the funding of European political parties. In 2013, I worked on a research mapping the EU policies affecting the radio industry as well as on a study carried out by the British company Europe Analytica, which analyzed EU policies impacting the audiovisual industry. Between 2011 and 2013 I participated in several research initiatives as a data researcher. In 2011, I was involved in an academic study held by my alma mater, the University of Exeter, which analyzed the funding of European political parties. In 2013, I worked on a research mapping the EU policies affecting the radio industry as well as on a study carried out by the British company Europe Analytica, which analyzed EU policies impacting the audiovisual industry.