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Maria Maurer-Freelance Content Writer/Information Architect

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Berg, Germany

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Experience

Nov 2023 - Jul 2024

Freelance Content Writer/Information Architect

Galenica AG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Freelance Content Writer/Information Architect at Galenica AG
Industries
Healthcare
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
  • Improved UX content for a prescription management tool and related authentication screens.
  • Rewrote UI text (labels, helper text, CTAs, confirmations, empty states, error messages).
  • Clarified screen-level content hierarchy.
  • Reduced duplicate/competing messages and aligned terminology/naming.
  • Introduced reusable content patterns (e.g., status updates and clear next steps).
  • Adapted Auth0 login/registration messaging to Amavita’s tone and voice for a consistent, trustworthy experience.
May 2022 - Present

Owner

Philrelia LLC

Expertise details
Position Summary
Owner at Philrelia LLC
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Marketing
Product Development
  • UX writing, content strategy, and knowledge management consulting across multiple client projects (web/app/SaaS).
  • Selected clients: Pleo, WeWork, Bosch, FellowWork, Deutsche Bahn.
  • Conduct UX/content audits and deliver structured outputs: audit reports, prioritized recommendations, implementation-ready backlogs, and practical roadmaps.
  • Build and improve Confluence-based knowledge systems: information architecture, navigation/taxonomy, templates, terminology/naming conventions, and governance (ownership, review cycles, workflows) to increase findability and reduce duplication.
  • Support teams through remote workshops, stakeholder reviews, and follow-up sessions.
Feb 2022 - Oct 2022

UX Content Designer/Information Architect

Syzygy AG

Expertise details
Position Summary
UX Content Designer/Information Architect at Syzygy AG
Industries
Tourism
Business Areas
Product Development
  • Improved Lufthansa Group’s digital journeys, including the Miles & More ecosystem.
  • Optimized microcopy across touchpoints: labels, helper text, CTAs, confirmations, empty states, and error handling.
  • Strengthened flow-level content structure: reduced ambiguity, clarified what happens next messaging, and removed competing messages.
  • Aligned terminology and naming conventions.
  • Introduced repeatable content patterns for recurring states.
  • Contributed to conceptual content work around flows: content logic, messaging order, user guidance.
Jan 2021 - Apr 2022

Owner

I Explain Tech

Expertise details
Position Summary
Owner at I Explain Tech
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Product Development
Quality Assurance
  • Delivered UX writing and technical documentation for digital products.
  • Created and maintained user documentation to support adoption (READMEs, tutorials, user guides).
  • Improved content structure for maintainability.
  • Supported content and process optimization through standards, templates, terminology alignment, and editorial QA in cross-functional settings.
Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

Technical Writer

Fiducia & GAD IT AG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Technical Writer at Fiducia & GAD IT AG
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
  • Supported development of a harmonized documentation management approach in an IT environment.
  • Contributed to a harmonized documentation management concept for IT teams.
  • Reviewed and revised existing user interface from a content and structure perspective.
  • Concepted and designed a migration template, incorporating regulatory requirements and coordinating with security management.
  • Harmonized existing documentation in terms of structure, terminology, and consistency.
Sep 2011 - Jun 2020

Technical Writer

Polytec GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Technical Writer at Polytec GmbH
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
  • Created user-focused documentation in German and English for hardware and software products.
  • Built and evolved a documentation and knowledge platform: structure, navigation, and findability.
  • Defined terminology and naming conventions; ensured consistency across manuals, UI texts, and internal docs.
  • Created templates and guidelines to standardize content and simplify cross-team collaboration.
  • Managed editorial projects and coordinated stakeholders.
  • Created graphics for documentation.
  • Worked with various CMS and translation memory systems.
Sep 2009 - Sep 2011

Junior Information Engineer

Siemens AG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Junior Information Engineer at Siemens AG
Industries
Energy
Business Areas
Marketing
Product Development
  • Created presales documentation (catalogs) and user documentation (instructions, tutorials, training materials).
  • Wrote, edited, and proofread content for consistency and clarity.
  • Coordinated content across stakeholders and tracked deadlines.
  • Created and edited postsales documentation for process analytics and power plant control technology.
  • Produced supporting graphics for documentation.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Information Technology, Energy, Healthcare, and Tourism.

Manufacturing
Information Technology
Energy
Healthcare
Tourism
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Marketing, Quality Assurance, and Information Technology.

Product Development
Project Management
Marketing
Quality Assurance
Information Technology
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Summary

UX Writing & Content Strategy I create UX content for web, mobile, and SaaS platforms, focused on clarity in real user journeys. This includes microcopy for core flows (labels, helper text, CTAs, confirmations, error/empty states), tone & voice guidelines, and content strategies that balance user needs with business goals. I work closely with design and research to align messaging, reduce ambiguity, and ensure consistency through content patterns and design-system-ready writing.

Knowledge Management (Internal Platforms / Confluence) I build and optimize knowledge hubs, especially in Confluence, by defining information architecture (space structure, navigation, page types), taxonomy/metadata, and template systems. I also set up governance (ownership, standards, review cycles, workflows) so knowledge stays findable, consistent, and maintainable as teams grow.

Requirements Engineering (CPRE Certified) I am experienced in gathering, documenting, and managing requirements, including constraints and edge cases. I translate requirements into clear communication rules and content decisions that hold up in implementation and QA.

Terminology Management I establish and enforce terminology standards (glossaries, naming conventions, controlled language) to improve comprehension and reduce inconsistencies across products, teams, and documents.

Skills

  • Confluence, Jira
  • Figma
  • Make (Workflow Automation)
  • Docs-as-code (Basics): Markdown, Git
  • Ai-assisted Research & Drafting: Chatgpt, Deepl, Grammarly

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2004 - Mar 2009

University of Applied Sciences Karlsruhe

Diploma · Technical Writing · Karlsruhe, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified UX Writer

UX Writers Collective

Certified Professional For Requirements Engineering

IREB

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7
Experience in Manufacturing 9 y
Avg length 2 y 6 m
Longest experience 8 y 9 m

Expertise

Recent roles Freelance Content Writer/Information Architect, Owner, UX Content Designer/Information Architect
Main industries Manufacturing, Information Technology, Energy
Main business areas Product Development, Project Management, Marketing

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor
Certifications earned 2

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Where is Maria based?

Maria is based in Berg, Germany.

What languages does Maria speak?

Maria speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Maria have?

Maria has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Maria has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Maria may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Maria be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Maria would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Content Writer/Information Architect, Owner, UX Content Designer/Information Architect.

What is Maria's latest experience?

Maria's most recent position is Freelance Content Writer/Information Architect at Galenica AG.

What companies has Maria worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Maria has worked for Galenica AG, Philrelia LLC, Syzygy AG, and I Explain Tech.

Which industries is Maria most experienced in?

Maria is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Energy. Maria also has some experience in Healthcare and Tourism.

Which business areas is Maria most experienced in?

Maria is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Marketing. Maria also has some experience in Quality Assurance and Information Technology.

Which industries has Maria worked in recently?

Maria has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Healthcare, and Tourism.

Which business areas has Maria worked in recently?

Maria has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Marketing, and Quality Assurance.

What is Maria's education?

Maria holds a Bachelor in Technical Writing from University of Applied Sciences Karlsruhe.

Does Maria have any certificates?

Maria has 2 certificates. These include: Certified UX Writer and Certified Professional For Requirements Engineering.

What is the availability of Maria?

Maria will be available full-time from May 2026.

What is the rate of Maria?

Maria's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

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