Ina Esser
Summary
Enthusiastic professional with extensive experience in project management and human resources across diverse industries. Proficient in strategical thinking and adept at fostering team collaboration, I have effectively managed content creation teams and implemented HR strategies to drive organizational success. Fluent in German and possessing full professional proficiency in English, I bring strong communication skills to facilitate seamless interactions with international stakeholders. Advanced computer skills in various platforms including Microsoft 365, AI prompting, and CRM systems complement my ability to streamline processes and deliver results.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
International content lead & Project Manager
BOLD LLC
09.2024 - Current
- Creating sample and mass production prompts with AI (MS Live prompting) for all INTL markets to serve the company's needs in developing new fields.
- Collaboration with linguists to integrate the content area for the new markets Saudi Arabic, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Sweden.
- Professional training and management of language leads, content writer and QA-team for all INTL markets including DE, ES, IT, NL, PL, BR, FR, SA.
- Assisting the Director of Global content with all organizational tasks.
- Controlling and reporting of KPI's for the INTL content team.
- Collaborating with the Portal-, Localization-, Taxonomy- and Data Engineering teams.
- Working closely on several international projects with Product Management like Improving the mobile experience, cover letter content and Implementing Quality requirements.
- Building of style and market guidelines for the correct spelling of resumes and cover letters.
German language lead & Project Manager
BOLD LLC
Phoenix, Arizona
10.2019 - Current
- Creating sample and mass production prompts with AI (MS Live prompting) for the German market.
- Being responsible for the content of all German products like Livecareer, MeinperfekterLebenslauf and Zety.
- Managing of content writer and QA-team for DE.
- Controlling and reporting of KPI's for the INTL content team.
- Correction and revision of the created content directly in the CAT tool.
- Working closely with the taxonomy and product team to provide up to date data.
- Building of style and market guidelines for the correct spelling of resumes and cover letters.
- Creation of German content (text modules for resumes in all industries).
- Checking and troubleshooting the German homepage for Product Management and Localization.
- Translation of legal documents for the German products.
- Creation of various sample resumes and cover letters for the internet presence.
- Creation and execution of various training courses for the team members for content creation in the market.
- Controlling of the German products and continuous development of the products, based on the LEAN strategy.
Freelancer (Subtitling/Editing)
Phoenix, Arizona
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Current Projects: Subtitling and content creation for several productions.
Executive Assistant to CEO
Global Cynergies LLC
Scottsdale, Arizona
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: Industry: Hotel & venue sourcing
- Responsibility for all HR topics (Recruiting including contracting and onboarding).
- Search and selection of suitable candidates on all available platforms and social media.
- Internal workshops and trainings of all team members (c. 150 team members in twenty-nine countries) on a virtual basis.
- Assist the CEO with all daily operations.
- Social Media expert (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter).
- Process design and drafting of internal guidelines and procedures.
- Change Management and project status controlling.
- Creation of all presentations for meeting, conferences, and trade shows.
- Office Management.
- Travel arrangements and scheduling for CEO.
- Conducting of meetings and preparation of summaries.
- Industry: Hotel & venue sourcing
Sales Associate
Ann Taylor
Scottsdale, Arizona
08.2017 - 02.2018
- Company Overview: Industry: Retail
- Support the customers with an amazing shopping experience.
- Operate checkout.
- Inventory management.
- Industry: Retail
Head of Human Resources
Broich Premium Catering GmbH
Duesseldorf
10.2014 - 11.2016
- Company Overview: Industry: Catering and Location Management
- Responsible for all HR related activities at Broich with direct supervision of three employees as well as of all twenty-seven trainees of the company.
- Creating advertisements, conducting interviews, and hiring new colleagues at all levels, including contract negotiations - in short, perform the entire hiring process.
- First point of contact for external service providers in connection with HR.
- Active advisory of top-level management, shareholders and departments heads regarding all aspects related to Human Resources.
- Performing of all administrative and clerical activities with respect to HR.
- Preparation of the payroll accounting.
- Hiring and development as well as releasing of personnel.
- Implementation of regular in-house trainings.
- Establishment and implementation of the on-site Broich Academy.
- Execution of various management trainings.
- Build-up and improvement of networks at high schools and other cooperative partners to recruit adequate personnel.
- Implementation of training programs for new employees.
- Analysis and reporting of key performance indicators in the HR area.
- Industry: Catering and Location Management
Members and market supervisor and assistant to the management board
German Company for Human Resources e.V. ( DGFP e.V.)
Duesseldorf
01.2007 - 09.2014
- Company Overview: Industry: Initial and continuing education and human resources
- Support of the management of the regional office and Marketing services.
- Coordination of the annual event planning.
- Active acquisition of new customers.
- Consultation of members about memberships, seminars, and programs.
- Project responsibility for emotionalization of customer events.
- Conception and revision of seminars in the fields of compensation, performance management and value creation management.
- Administrative preparation, implementation and support of events and seminars.
- Support of the trainees and temporary assistance.
- Industry: Initial and continuing education and human resources
Education
Hotel Management Education - Training as Hotel manager (Hotelkauffrau)
Hotel Elisenhof Moenchengladbach
01.2007
High School diploma - undefined
Gymnasium St. Wolfhelm
05.2004
Skills
- Highly organized
- Self-driven
- Strategical thinker
- Team-player
- Communicative
Trainings And Certificates
- Professionalization program for personnel management - HR generalist Certification with outstanding success passed; examination subject: HR controlling
- Communicate successfully as a Human Resources Manager (DGFP e.V.)
- Successfully train the trainees (DGFP e.V.)
- Management training for leadership positions (Broich Academy)
Timeline
International content lead & Project Manager
BOLD LLC
09.2024 - Current
Freelancer (Subtitling/Editing)
06.2022 - 06.2023
German language lead & Project Manager
BOLD LLC
10.2019 - Current
Executive Assistant to CEO
Global Cynergies LLC
03.2018 - 08.2019
Sales Associate
Ann Taylor
08.2017 - 02.2018
Head of Human Resources
Broich Premium Catering GmbH
10.2014 - 11.2016
Members and market supervisor and assistant to the management board
German Company for Human Resources e.V. ( DGFP e.V.)
01.2007 - 09.2014
Hotel Management Education - Training as Hotel manager (Hotelkauffrau)
Hotel Elisenhof Moenchengladbach
High School diploma - undefined
Gymnasium St. Wolfhelm