svemagie

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Experience

Public Relations Specialist

Landratsamt Garmisch-Partenkirchen · Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

2024 – Present

Spearheaded strategic communication initiatives, improved public outreach, and strengthened stakeholder relationships.

Media campaigns Press releases Stakeholder communication Public image management

Social Worker

BIB Augsburg · Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

2021 – 2024

Provided social support and counseling with a focus on integration, empowerment, and crisis intervention.

Social integration Crisis intervention Family support Agency collaboration

Founder and Communication Consultant

Textbureau & Communication Giersig · Konstanz and Murnau, Germany · self-employed

2014 – 2023-12

Built and ran a communication agency delivering content, editing, and strategic communication across industries.

Agency leadership Project management Client engagement Content creation Editorial work

Store Manager

Jack Wolfskin · Murnau, Germany

2017 – 2021

Managed daily store operations, team leadership, and sales strategy with consistent growth and strong customer service outcomes.

Retail operations Team leadership Sales strategy Customer satisfaction

Sales Professional

Jack Wolfskin and Vaude · Konstanz, Germany

2012 – 2017

Built strong customer relationships and product expertise in outdoor retail while improving sales performance.

Customer service Product consulting Sales performance Brand representation

Research Assistant

University of Constance · Konstanz, Germany

2007 – 2012

Supported sociological research projects, contributed to publications, and tutored students in qualitative and quantitative methods.

Research design Data analysis Academic publications Methods tutoring

UNIX Consultant

Netzwerk2000 and Emprise Network Consulting · Waiblingen and Stuttgart, Germany

1998 – 2002

Delivered UNIX consulting in networked environments, covering system administration, troubleshooting, and technical support.

UNIX system administration Troubleshooting Technical support Large network environments LDAP Checkpoint Firewall

Skills

Communication

Strategic communication Public relations Press releases Media campaigns Content creation

Technology

Unix Systems and Networks Checkpoint Firewall LDAP Community collaboration

Research

Ethnographic perspective Qualitative methods Quantitative methods Sociological analysis

Social Work

Social integration Crisis intervention Counseling Community collaboration

Operations

Project management Team leadership Adaptability Client engagement

Work Projects

2014 – 2023-12

Built and scaled an independent communication agency and delivered tailored messaging for clients across industries.

Project management Client communication Messaging frameworks Editorial production

2024 – Present

Designed and executed public communication initiatives for social topics in district administration.

Public relations Press writing Media coordination Stakeholder relations

2021 – 2024

Worked with families, young people, and refugees through social support and integration-focused services.

Counseling Case coordination Community partnerships Intercultural communication

Education

2007 – 2018

Academic training in sociology with a strong methodological and social-theory foundation. Specialized in Luhmann's Systems theory as societal theory and Berger/Luckmann The Social Construction of Reality.Minor Subjects: Politics and Administration & Gender Studies.

2003 – 2007

General university entrance qualification.

Languages

German native

English fluent

Interests

Professional Focus

Social issues Community communication Ethnographic inquiry Grassroots movements

Personal

Long-distance hiking Designing and sewing ultralight hiking gear Running blogs Minimal techno

Last updated: 3/8/2026