Katharina Nguyen Faber has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. In their most recent role as a Team Lead Social Media at Plan.Net Group since October 2021, they have been responsible for leading social media strategies and initiatives. Prior to that, from April 2020 to October 2021, they worked as a Freelance Senior Digital Strategist at kdot Social & Digital Strategies.
From November 2017 to April 2020, Katharina served as the Director of Marketing at The Commons Calgary, where they established the organization's marketing infrastructure, developed marketing strategies, and managed departmental goals and initiatives. Katharina also provided strategic recommendations to align the marketing department with overall company objectives.
Before joining The Commons, Katharina worked as a Freelance Social Strategy Consultant & Writer at Curiocity Group Inc. from November 2015 to July 2019. Katharina also gained experience as a Senior Social & Influencer Marketing Strategist at Social Match from December 2015 to November 2017. In this role, they built the strategy department, developed social media and influencer strategies, and successfully acquired clients for the agency.
Katharina's earlier experiences include working as a Freelance Communications Consultant at UNESCO from October 2015 to July 2016, a Communications Officer at Cardiff University from September 2014 to September 2015, a Media Planner for Mercedes-Benz Cars (Paid & Owned) at Daimler AG from September 2013 to March 2014, and a Model Booking at MUNICH MODELS GmbH in early 2012.
In 2010, Katharina gained experience in public relations for luxury fashion and retail brands as a member of the team at Schoeller & von Rehlingen Public Relations GmbH.
Overall, Katharina Nguyen Faber has extensive experience in marketing and communications, with a particular focus on social media, digital strategies, and influencer marketing. Katharina has successfully built departments, developed strategies, and contributed to the growth of various organizations.
Katharina Nguyen Faber has a strong educational background in the field of communications and design. Katharina obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in International Public Relations & Global Communications Management from Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd, graduating in 2015. Prior to that, they completed a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree at Paderborn University from 2010 to 2014. Katharina'sdouble degree consisted of studies in Media Studies and Fashion-Textile-Design. Additionally, they spent a semester at the University of Oklahoma in 2013, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree focusing on Public Relations and Management.
In addition to their formal education, Katharina has also earned certifications in related fields. In 2017, they completed a course on Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content from the University of Pennsylvania. Katharina also obtained a certification in Fundamentals in Graphic Design from the California Institute of the Arts in the same year. These certifications highlight their commitment to continued professional development and their desire to enhance their skills in the communications industry.
October, 2021 - present