Emilie Wyss
Program Manager
I began my university education in Humanities, where I learned to appreciate Goethe’s pen and to dive into the mirrors of Dostoyevsky’s soul. I then decided to add a contemporary perspective by completing a Master’s degree in Digital Humanities.
In addition to several experiences that taught me the savoir-vivre of the professional world and the rigor of the administrative field, I added several years in journalism that allowed the publication of hundreds of articles.
During the confusing times following the end of university, I made the choice to look for an ideal job, combining writing, language & digital skills, showing a strong dynamism and satisfying my curiosity.
Work experience
National Centre of Competence in Research Evolving Language
Research and Communication Manager
- Head of Communication
- Team Leader of the NCCR Management team based at the University of Geneva;
- Liasion between the administrations of the University of Geneva and Zurich
September 2022 – today
National Centre of Competence in Research Evolving Language
Communication, Knowledge & Technology Transfer Officer
*Internal & external communication
Creation of the communication strategy;
Creation and management of the website;
Media relations;
Social network management;
Project management of public events
*Technology transfer
Technology transfer strategy;
Support and referral to relevant offices on intellectual property issues
July 2020 – August 2022
Journal de Morges
Weekly newspaper dedicated to the district of Morges
Freelance Journalist & Community Manager
- Web content and strategy, Facebook & Instagram;
- Management of monthly thematic pages and special issues;
- Management of the coverage of two major municipalities;
- Communication: responsible for a page created in partnership with a commune of the West Lausanne region;
- Writing of news, business, cultural and political articles for the Journal de Morges and the 24h (partnership);
- Photographs of events and portraits
October 2016 – April 2020
Pur pr
Communication and Public Relations Agency
Public Relations Assistant
- Media relations (French, German & English) & influencers;
- Media monitoring and creation of press reviews;
- Drafting of press releases and media invitations;
- Organisation of press conferences and PR events;
- Communication strategies.
October 2019 –
March 2020
University of Lausanne
Administrative & teaching assistant
April 2017 – December 2018
Etat de Vaud
Collèges
Substitute teacher and expert in certificate examinations
- Teaching German, Maths, French and French as a foreign language to pupils in classes 7-11 HarmoS;
- Expert in 11VP exams in German and French.
January 2013 – June 2019
University of Lausanne
Secretary
Institute of Sport Sciences
- Secretarial work related to the activities of the Institute (organisation of events, management of external speakers, data entry on FileMaker Pro);
- Support to the HR secretariat (management of premises, creation of contracts for camps, allowance forms);
- Reception and management of the Institute
October 2015 – September 2016
The key is to be able to adapt to all situations
SKILLS
Languages
- French
- English
- German
- Russian
IT
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe InDesign & Photoshop
- FileMaker Pro & Microsoft Access
- HTML, CSS, Javascript (notions)
- CMS (WordPress, Drupal)
Soft Skills
- Project management
- Autonomy
- Team spirit
- Ability to adapt
- Communication skills
Education
Master in Digital Humanities & Slavistic
University of Lausanne & State University of St-Petersbourg
Master Thesis: “Machine Translation in Soviet Union”
2017-2019
Bachelor in Germanistic & Slavistic
University of Lausanne
2013-2016
Extras
Because commitment is not only in the professional world. Culture, social issues, and democracy are all areas in which I am willing to give my time.
2019 – today Media Officer for the Fête Cantonale des Chanteurs Vaudois 2021
2016 – today Member & auditor for the Cartons du Coeur Morges
2017 – 2019 Member of the association la Route du Tchaï, creation of the association’s newspaper