Doris Horn
Angestellt, Communications Lead, Novartis
Abschluss: B.A., HTW Saarland
Saint-Louis, France
Timeline
Professional experience for Doris Horn
Current 5 years and 6 months, since Jun 2019
Communications Lead
Novartis
Driving communications support for Reimagine Performance Management Experiment: 7 experiments across 8 countries involving more than 16,000 associates. Create and define the communication strategy and supporting materials. Working within an Agile framework and playing key role in providing communication capabilities.
Deliver support with the integration of Monsanto in Switzerland. Collaborate with senior management, internal and external stakeholders in developing and implementing effective communication strategies. Design and execute employee events and external networking activities.
10 years, Jan 2008 - Dec 2017
Director Communications - Entrepreneurship
Atelier dh Consulting
A communications enterprise designed to provide executives with the training and tools to improve their executive presence, personal and professional branding, conversational techniques, and sound bite creation. Developed content for press conferences, town hall meetings, and webcasts. Lectured at universities on effective communication and presentation skills, public speaking, personal and professional branding, inter-cultural communication, crisis communication and business etiquette.
5 years and 7 months, Jun 2002 - Dec 2007
Media Relations Officer
Novartis
Developed and delivered Novartis leadership programs to support corporate and divisional objectives for Novartis worldwide. Trained and coached first level managers on strategies for improving their managerial and leadership skills. Designed and managed the daily editorial news flow for annual press conferences, quarterly results and annual meetings. Worked closely as core team member of the Novartis Emergency Management Organisation (NEM), and M&A projects to acquire Hexal and Eon Labs.
1 year and 9 months, Sep 2000 - May 2002
Head Corporate Communications
Obtree Technologies
Built up Corporate Communications department and key contact for Swiss and international media.
1 year and 5 months, Apr 1999 - Aug 2000
Manager Advertising & Corporate Design
Crossair
Responsible for Corporate Identity and Corporate Design guidelines in Latin European markets. Created concepts and produced market customized communication instruments as well as classic media advertising. Coordinated crisis communication during airplane crash in Zurich in January 2000.
1 year and 7 months, Sep 1997 - Mar 1999
Account Manager Corporate Communications
ckdt communication ag
Managed projects for Corporate Communications mandates, main customer Novartis. Created first global personal documentation (welcome kit) for Novartis after the merger, designed user guides, quality manuals, internal newspapers and various print media. Coordinated press conferences, general assemblies and various events.
2 years and 4 months, May 1995 - Aug 1997
Public Relations Assistant
Elektra Birseck Münchenstein (EBM)
Coordinated public relations activities in the Alsatian supply area. Edited and translated articles from German into French for the consumer magazine „Electricité”. Supported creation and design of electricity museum for the 100 years anniversary.
2 years and 1 month, Apr 1993 - Apr 1995
Manager Delivery Information
UPS United Parcel Service
Built up Swiss Delivery Information Department and led team of three people. Responsible for lost and damaged packages, and insurance claims. Co-ordination between worldwide Delivery Information Departments and headquarter in Atlanta, GA, United States.
Educational background for Doris Horn
10 months, Sep 1991 - Jun 1992
Management Science
Université de Metz
ISFATES
10 months, Sep 1990 - Jun 1991
Business Economics, Finance
HTW Saarland
DFHI
1 year and 10 months, Sep 1988 - Jun 1990
Language & Management Studies
Université Marc Bloch (Strasbourg II)
German & English Diplôme d’Etudes Universitaires Générales Langues Etrangères Appliquées, Université Marc Bloch, Strasbourg II, France
10 months, Sep 1986 - Jun 1987
Baccalauréat Philosophie & Lettres
Lycée Jean de Pange, Sarreguemines
Languages
English
Fluent
German
First language
French
First language
Italian
Basic
Dutch
Basic