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Lena Weiland

Lena Weiland

Bonn

Summary

Multifaceted Editor and Content Manager from Germany with more than 15 years of experience in writing, editing and researching a broad range of content. Proficient in online content creation and project coordination. Recognized for mentoring staff in best practices of writing, grammar and style.

Work History

Content Manager and Online Editor

denkwerk GmbH
02.2017 - Current
  • Edited and maintained customer websites on a project-based basis.
  • Successfully relaunched multiple customer websites, resulting in improved user experience and increased conversion rates.
  • Enhanced B2C communication by creating and distributing engaging newsletters
  • Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams

Translator, Editor and CRM

Forzieri, Online Company for Luxury Fashion
10.2014 - 10.2016
  • Provided accurate translations for editorial content in English and German
  • Developed and wrote content in German for the website
  • Provided excellent customer support to customers from around the world

Project Assistant at a Secondary School

Jugendfarm Bonn E.V.
09.2012 - 06.2014
  • Educational support provided for German and English language learners.
  • Directed sports and creative design clubs, overseeing all activities and ensuring successful outcomes.

Student Assistant and Tutor

University, Chair of Modern / Contemporary History
04.2008 - 07.2012
  • Offered academic support to both international students and domestic students
  • Conducted scientific research and proofread/edit manuscript for the lecturers and professors

Editor and Presenter

Bonn Campus 96.8 , Student Radio Station
10.2006 - 06.2011
  • Researched and edited captivating radio reports
  • Presented shows, interviewed guests and conducted talks with colleagues

Intern

Deutsche Welle, German Editorial Team
08.2010 - 08.2010
  • Researched and generated informative online articles
  • Conducted surveys and performed post-production/editing.
  • Enhanced ability to generate radio reports

Intern

Rhein-Zeitung
10.2004 - 10.2004
  • Edited press releases
  • Researched various topics independently and generated comprehensive reports.

Education

Magistra Artium (M.A.) - English Language And Literature

Bonn University
Bonn, Germany
03.2013

High School Diploma -

Are Gymnasium
Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, Germany
03.2006

Skills

  • Bilingual Writing / Content Creation
  • Content Editing
  • Translation
  • Research

Custom

Proficient in various Content Management Systems (CoreMedia, Contentful, FirstSpirit, TYPO3...); collaboration software tools (like Jira and Confluence by Atlassian or Microsoft Teams); Microsoft 365.

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 08/15/1986

Place of Birth: Andernach, Germany

Languages

German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Italian
Intermediate (B1)
French
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Content Manager and Online Editor

denkwerk GmbH
02.2017 - Current

Translator, Editor and CRM

Forzieri, Online Company for Luxury Fashion
10.2014 - 10.2016

Project Assistant at a Secondary School

Jugendfarm Bonn E.V.
09.2012 - 06.2014

Intern

Deutsche Welle, German Editorial Team
08.2010 - 08.2010

Student Assistant and Tutor

University, Chair of Modern / Contemporary History
04.2008 - 07.2012

Editor and Presenter

Bonn Campus 96.8 , Student Radio Station
10.2006 - 06.2011

Intern

Rhein-Zeitung
10.2004 - 10.2004

Magistra Artium (M.A.) - English Language And Literature

Bonn University

High School Diploma -

Are Gymnasium
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