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Nicole H.-Communications Consultant / Mediator

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Erkrath, Germany

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Experience

Oct 2024 - Present
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Lecturer

Bildungsakademie des Kreises Mettmann

Position summary
Lecturer at Bildungsakademie des Kreises Mettmann
Industries
Education

Lectures and training on the following topics: Corporate identity Mission statement Communication in challenging situations

Jan 2024 - Present
On-site

Lecturer

AGewisS

Position summary
Lecturer at AGewisS
Industries
Education

Classes on employee management / employee retention / corporate identity / communication / conflict resolution

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
Cologne, Germany
On-site

Communications Consultant / Lecturer

praxisHochschule / Europäische Fachhochschule EU-FH

Position summary
Communications Consultant / Lecturer at praxisHochschule / Europäische Fachhochschule EU-FH
Industries
Education

Delivering a lecture on negotiation

May 2012 - Present
Erkrath, Germany

Co-owner, Communications Consultant and Mediator

HILSE:KONZEPT Management- und Kommunikations-beratung

Position summary
Co-owner, Communications Consultant and Mediator at HILSE:KONZEPT Management- und Kommunikations-beratung
Industries
Professional Services
Business areas
Marketing

Communication that improves collaboration and makes change possible.

I help companies and organizations strengthen their communication culture and make change processes effective. Because when communication is unclear, misunderstandings, conflicts and resistance arise – especially during periods of change. I help address these issues by shaping structures, messages and collaboration in a way that provides clarity and helps people get on board.

My areas of focus:

  • Analyzing and developing communication culture

  • Supporting change and transformation processes

  • Internal communication & employee engagement

  • Conflict resolution and mediation in teams

  • Developing clear, credible messages (internal & external)

How you’ll notice the difference:

  • Clearer coordination and fewer setbacks

  • Better understanding between teams and management levels

  • Greater acceptance of change

  • More constructive, healthier relationships

I combine many years of experience in PR and communications with a trained eye for dynamics within organizations and teams.

Jan 2001 - Present
Erkrath, Germany

Owner, Communications Consultant

kommunikationsberatung.nicole.hilse

Position summary
Owner, Communications Consultant at kommunikationsberatung.nicole.hilse
Industries
Professional Services
Business areas
Marketing

Communication that improves collaboration and makes change possible.

I help companies and organizations strengthen their communication culture and make change processes effective. Because when communication is unclear, misunderstandings, conflicts and resistance arise – especially during periods of change. I help address these issues by shaping structures, messages and collaboration in a way that provides clarity and helps people get on board.

My areas of focus:

  • Analyzing and developing communication culture

  • Supporting change and transformation processes

  • Internal communication & employee engagement

  • Conflict resolution and mediation in teams

  • Developing clear, credible messages (internal & external)

How you’ll notice the difference:

  • Clearer coordination and fewer setbacks

  • Better understanding between teams and management levels

  • Greater acceptance of change

  • More constructive, healthier relationships

I combine many years of experience in PR and communications with a trained eye for dynamics within organizations and teams.

Jan 2000 - Dec 2000
Düsseldorf, Germany

Senior PR Consultant

Trimedia Reporter Communications GmbH

Position summary
Senior PR Consultant at Trimedia Reporter Communications GmbH
Industries
Professional Services
Business areas
Marketing

Managing client projects

Jan 1998 - Dec 1999
Cologne, Germany

Junior PR Consultant

FPR Fripress Public Relations GmbH

Position summary
Junior PR Consultant at FPR Fripress Public Relations GmbH
Industries
Professional Services
Business areas
Marketing

Managing client projects

Industry experience

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Experienced in Professional Services and Education.

Professional Services
Education
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Experienced in Marketing.

Marketing
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Summary

Communication that improves collaboration and makes change possible.

I help companies and organizations strengthen their communication culture and make change processes effective. Because when communication is unclear, misunderstandings, conflicts and resistance arise – especially during periods of change. I help address these issues by shaping structures, messages and collaboration in a way that provides clarity and helps people get on board. My areas of focus:

  • Analyzing and developing communication culture

  • Supporting change and transformation processes

  • Internal communication & employee engagement

  • Conflict resolution and mediation in teams

  • Developing clear, credible messages (internal & external)

How you’ll notice the difference:

  • Clearer coordination and fewer setbacks

  • Better understanding between teams and management levels

  • Greater acceptance of change

  • More constructive, healthier relationships

I combine many years of experience in PR and communications with a trained eye for dynamics within organizations and teams.

Skills

  • Public Relations And Pr
  • Corporate Communications
  • Communications Consulting
  • Marketing
  • Brand Communications
  • Employer Branding
  • Employer Reputation
  • Team Building
  • Mediation
  • Conflict Management
  • Decision-Making
  • Coaching
  • Training / Seminars / Lectures

Languages

German
Native

Education

Oct 2011 - Apr 2013

Fernuniversität Hagen

Mediatorin (univ.) · Mediation · Hagen, Germany

Apr 1992 - Jul 1997

Universität-Gesamthochschule Essen

Magister Artium · Communication Studies, Marketing and Art History · Essen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Zertifikat DIPR „Methodische Öffentlichkeitsarbeit“

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7
Experience in Professional Services 29 y
Avg length 7 y
Longest experience 25 y 10 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Lecturer, Communications Consultant / Lecturer, Co-owner, Communications Consultant and Mediator
Main industries Professional Services, Education
Main business areas Marketing

Qualifications

Highest degree Master
Certifications earned 1
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Nicole is based in Erkrath, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

Nicole speaks the following languages: German (Native).

Nicole has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Nicole has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 1 month. Note that Nicole may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Nicole would be well-suited for roles such as: Lecturer, Communications Consultant / Lecturer, Co-owner, Communications Consultant and Mediator.

Nicole's most recent position is Lecturer at Bildungsakademie des Kreises Mettmann.

In recent years, Nicole has worked for Bildungsakademie des Kreises Mettmann, AGewisS, HILSE:KONZEPT Management- und Kommunikations-beratung, and kommunikationsberatung.nicole.hilse.

Nicole is most experienced in industries like Professional Services and Education.

Nicole is most experienced in business areas like Marketing.

Nicole has recently worked in industries like Professional Services and Education.

Nicole has recently worked in business areas like Marketing.

Nicole holds a Master in Communication Studies, Marketing and Art History from Universität-Gesamthochschule Essen.

Nicole has 1 certificate: Zertifikat DIPR „Methodische Öffentlichkeitsarbeit“.

Nicole is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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