Daria Seelig
Maastricht
Summary
Experienced communications professional with a strong passion for employee communications, engagement, and enhancing the employee experience. Focused on supporting leadership and delivering impactful communications that convey corporate values, foster collaboration, and contribute to a thriving organizational culture.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internal Communications Specialist
BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions, BASF, Chemical Company
08.2019 - 07.2023
- Developed and implemented internal communication strategies
- Managed internal communication channels
- Wrote and edited internal communications materials
- Coordinated internal communication campaigns and initiatives
- Gathered information and content from various departments
- Monitored and measured communication effectiveness
- Supported leadership during organizational change
- Fostered cross-functional collaboration and organizational culture
- Stayed informed about industry trends and proposed innovative approaches
- Sought feedback from employees through surveys and questionnaires.
- Collaborated with corporate departments to create and implement internal communications.
- Used Internal Communications email platform to create eloquent, visually appealing content for employee communications.
Communication Manager
Agricultural Solutions Africa and Middle East, BASF, Chemical
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Counseled and supported communication teams in African sub-hubs
- Drew up campaigns with the communications and marketing teams
- Developed communication strategies
- Managed Social Media and content creation
- Actively supported digital and sustainability projects
- Planned and kept track of the communications budget
- Managed key local and regional events
- Planned, edited and laid out a quarterly employee newsletter
- Designed surveys to measure the impact of communications
- Liaised with agencies to ensure prompt delivery of communications
- Facilitated best practice sharing within the European communications community
Sample Coordinator
Dorothee Schumacher, Luxury Fashion Brand
09.2014 - 09.2016
- Actively supported the PR department on all needs, events, projects and initiatives
- Organized and coordinated a smooth collections allocation
- Daily tracked and monitored all collection samples
- Took care of samples shipment and archiving
- Conducted yearly inventories
- Partnered with cross-functional teams, including design, marketing, social media and merchandising
- Monitored social and other media platforms and fashion trends, pop culturally relevant events, entertainment industry
Further Education and Parental Leave
Abendakademie Mannheim
03.2012 - 09.2014
- Intensive German Language Course
Fashion Assistant
Marie Claire, Fashion Magazine
01.2011 - 02.2012
- Actively contributed to the concept development of fashion pages
- Liaised with PR representatives, model agencies and designer showrooms
- Prepared for and assisted during the photo shoots
- Worked closely with the fashion director and assisted with various tasks
Digital Archivist
Radio Free Europe
12.2009 - 10.2010
- Processing, digitalization and organization of audio files
Editor
Real Estate in the Czech Republic
04.2009 - 10.2009
- Coordinated the magazine production
- Written and edited articles
- Maintained relationships with translators and proofreaders
- Actively searched for new translators and contributors
- Managed distribution and PR activities
- General office management
Staff Writer
UNYQUE, University Publication
03.2007 - 06.2007
- Assisted in editing, proofreading and production
- Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
Office Assistant
Estates News, Real Estate magazine
10.2006 - 06.2007
- Conducted correspondence and managed phone calls
- Translated press releases from Czech into English
- Searched for and contacted potential advertisers
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
Arden University
Coventry, UK (Distance Learning)01.2025
Master of Arts - Communications and Public Relations
La Salle University
Prague, Czech Republic12.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Mass Media
University of New York, Empire State College
Prague, Czech Republic05.2007
Skills
- Employee Communications
- Leadership Support
- Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Focus
- Cultural Awareness
- Content Management
- Social Media
- Project Management
- Writing and Editing
Languages
Russian
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Upper intermediate
B2
Czech
Advanced
C1
Ukrainian
Intermediate
B1
French
Elementary
A2
Certification
Online Marketing Management, Alfa Training, Mannheim, Germany
Timeline
Internal Communications Specialist
BASF Canada Agricultural Solutions, BASF, Chemical Company
08.2019 - 07.2023
Communication Manager
Agricultural Solutions Africa and Middle East, BASF, Chemical
03.2018 - 04.2019
Sample Coordinator
Dorothee Schumacher, Luxury Fashion Brand
09.2014 - 09.2016
Further Education and Parental Leave
Abendakademie Mannheim
03.2012 - 09.2014
Fashion Assistant
Marie Claire, Fashion Magazine
01.2011 - 02.2012
Digital Archivist
Radio Free Europe
12.2009 - 10.2010
Editor
Real Estate in the Czech Republic
04.2009 - 10.2009
Staff Writer
UNYQUE, University Publication
03.2007 - 06.2007
Office Assistant
Estates News, Real Estate magazine
10.2006 - 06.2007
Master of Science - Psychology
Arden University
Master of Arts - Communications and Public Relations
La Salle University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication And Mass Media
University of New York, Empire State College
Online Marketing Management, Alfa Training, Mannheim, Germany
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