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Sylvie Schneuwly-HeckhausenSS

Sylvie Schneuwly-Heckhausen

Internal Communication · DE–FR · Moderation

€750/day
Berlin, DE
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Sylvie

I support organizations and projects in structuring communication clearly and making it effective – especially in the German-French context.

I work at the interface of communication, processes, and collaboration:
I accompany change processes, moderate workshops, and take on coordination tasks so that content becomes understandable, consistent, and connectable.

In many projects, ambiguities arise less from a lack of competence than from different perspectives, languages, or expectations. This is exactly where I come in – and create clarity in exchange and structure.

Through my experience in collaborating with various stakeholders, I have developed a keen sense for tonality, dynamics, and effective processes.

As a German–French translator (native French speaker), I work precisely with language – especially in technical and institutional contexts (environment, transport, energy).

I work in a structured, reliable manner and with a clear focus on the interplay of communication and collaboration.
  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • German

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

Can work on-site
Berlin (up to 10km)

Experience

  • Sylvie Schneuwly-Heckhausen
    Communication & Moderation
    EDUCATION AND E-LEARNING
    October 2019 - Today (6 years and 10 months)
    Berlin, Germany
    Accompanying communication and change processes in organizations and projects.

    Concept and moderation of workshops as well as support for teams in structuring content and coordinating internal communication.

    Working at the interface of communication, processes, and collaboration – with a focus on clarity, connectability, and effective processes.

    → Result: clearer communication, more structured processes, and better teamwork.
    Internal Communication Moderation Change Management Workshop Moderation Process Facilitation
  • Sylvie Schneuwly-Heckhausen
    Freelance Translator DE–FR
    PUBLIC SECTOR
    March 2019 - April 2026 (7 years and 1 month)
    Berlin, Germany
    Translation, editing, and linguistic adaptation of content in the German-French context – especially for institutional and technical topics (environment, transport, energy).

    Work on web content, communication materials, and technical texts with a focus on precision, clarity, and audience-appropriate tonality.

    → Result: clear and consistent communication between German- and French-speaking target groups.
    German French Translation Editing Technical Texts Intercultural Communication Internal Communication
  • ATE Association Transports et Environnement (VCS),
    Section Coordinator
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    April 2019 - May 2021 (2 years and 1 month)
    Bern, Switzerland
    Coordination of regional sections at national level and interface function between headquarters and regions.

    Bilingual editing (DE/FR) for newsletters and internal communication as well as organization of events.

    Ensuring clear communication flows and structured processes in a multilingual environment.

    → Result: improved coordination between regions and more efficient internal communication.
    Internal Communication Coordination Project Management bilingual communication Event Organization

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Education

  • Master of Arts in Translation - DE/EN-FR
    University of Geneva
    2005
    Master of Arts in Translation
  • Diploma in Environmental Consulting and Communication
    WWF Education Center
    2010
    Diplom Umweltberatung und Kommunikation

Certifications

  • Design Thinking
    iimt, University of Fribourg
    2019
    Change Management Workshop Moderation Creative Methods Process Facilitation Prototyping

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