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Gillion is responsible, reliable, tactful  and has excellent people skills. She works very hard, is enthusiastic, creative and talented and has proven herself to be an exceptional organizer and a very effective director.

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-Laurie Carmago, Lead Director at Berlitz

We had a great experience working with Gillion. She took a rough idea for a video and made it  into something we were incredibly impressed with and could show off proudly. Thank you for your incredible work!

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-Heather, Communications at IAIABC

It was a great experience working with Gillion. A true professional who delivered the final video before committed timeline. Flawless quality and an excellent skill set made the whole working process so smooth. We would definitely collaborate with Gillion for future projects.

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-SJ, Producer at AdVids

Gillion is an excellent communicator. She appeared on my podcast, Live Feed, to discuss the latest research in HIV/AIDS and did so in a way that was straightforward, understandable but not condescending. Rather than talk down to people, Gillion has a wonderful way of bringing others up.

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-William Glucroft, Independent Content Producer

Gillion was our English communications consultant. She had a very professional attitude and I know her to be honest, reliable and trustworthy. She was extremely flexible in my business needs and always willing to offer her support with a friendly smile.

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-Antje Kapole, SAP Assistant as T systems

CV

  • Personal Strengths

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  • A natural leader with managerial experience;

  • Strong communication background;

  • Creative and diplomatic;

  • Proactive, quick and efficient;

  • Able to work well as a team member or independently;

  • A sophisticated understanding of science and critical thinking;

  • Natural talent for writing, visual design and organization;

  • Open minded with a sense of humor.

Professional Strengths and Skills

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  • ​Science blogger, researcher and technical writer;

  • Strong marketing and public relations background;

  • Copywriting and science communications;

  • Managerial experience with international teams;

  • Extensive experience with audio/visual production;

  • Negotiating and planning expertise;

  • Fluent in English and German;

  • Experience working with multigenerational and multicultural groups;

  • Experienced with website building

  • Familiar with Office, Photoshop, Premier, iMovie, Ableton and SAP (statistical analysis program).

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Career History

 

  • 2015-present Freelance writer/producer based in Helsinki. Script writing, copywriting, storyboarding, content creation, client relations and management. View the writing section of this site to see some of my recent projects.

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  • 2015-present Independent science blogger; Researcher and writer. Theme is promotion of scientific literacy and critical thinking. Focus is on human health and policy.

     

  • May 2015 Coordinator for The Jewish Film Festival (Berlin) . VIP assistance, organizing main theater, coordination of programming, introducing films and quality assurance.

 

  • 2007 to 2015 Language camp organizer, director, and teacher. Organized children's English camps for Berlitz. Responsibilities included arranging travel, ensuring health and safety of staff and students, budgeting, activity planning, and managing staff for up to 6 employees and 60 children in an international learning environment.

 

  • 2007 – 2013 Music label owner and music producer. Owner of the music label Digital Crush. Producer and lead singer of the band, Notic Nastic. Responsibilities included public relations campaigns, content creation, website design and maintenance, grant and funding applications, office management, and travel coordination. Served as spokesperson and activist for the Green Movement, ethical fashion, and consumer awareness.

 

  • 2007 – 2012 Freelance English communications consultant. Provided language instruction and communication consultations for groups and individuals specializing in scientific, technical, business, children's and medical English. Clients included Bayer Schering, The Berlin Senate, Arup, Brose, Gasag, BVG, T Systems, LSI Berlin, Berlitz, Let's talk Business, and Wansee Schule.

 

 

Education

 

  • 2013-Present Graduate student in the master's program, 'Science and the Public' through the University of Buffalo. Focus is on critical thinking and research skills; scientific and technical writing; communicating complex topics to a broader audience with accuracy, intergity and accessability. Currently finishing thesis work in Helsinki, Finland.

 

  • 2001-2005 Bachelor’s degree in English and biology from The University at Albany SUNY (The State University of New York).

 

Courses and certifications

 

  • CITI certified reearcher for biomedicine and human health. 2015

 

  • Business Strategy course coumpleted at University of Liverpool. 2008

 

  • CELTA teaching certification at Berlin School of English. 2007

 

 

 

Hobbies and Interests

 

  • Creative and technical writing;

  • Scientific investigation and research;

  • Event planning, interior decoration and fashion;

  • Documentaries about science, nature and history;

  • Ethics, philosophy and psychology;

  • Linguistics;

  • writing letters.

 

 

References

 

 

  • Laurie Castro Carmago. Kids DIrector for Quality and Training at Berlitz

  • +49 30 303 084 79 or Laurie.CastroCamargo@berlitz.de

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  • Katri Aksola, producer at Takauma

      +358 44 3331764 or katri@takauma.fi

 

 

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