Alumni

Daria Benefeld was a Student Trainee in Consulting and Public Relations. She was our expert for media and PR in Russia and supported the team with research and presentations. Daria studied Germanistics and Anglistics in Kemerovo (Russia). She worked as translator and as lector for the West-Siberian newspaper "Stoboj". In 2005, Daria moved to Germany and studies business administration with technical orientation at the University of Stuttgart.

Languages: Russian, German, English

Verena Engenhart was an Account Executive in Consulting and Public Relations. Until the end of 2010, she managed projects, planned and coordinated the implementation of PR activities and took care of the evaluation. She was also experienced in website development and search engine optimization.

Verena graduated in international marketing management and gathered professional experience at B/S/H Bosch and Siemens Home Appliances, Junkers and Burkhardt Leitner constructiv. She started at oha communication as Trainee in 2008 and continued in 2010 as PR consultant after an internship at our partner agency Spector & Associates in New York City. Since January 2011 Verena is working as Marketing Executive DACH/Benelux at SDL Multilingual Services in Stuttgart.

Languages: German, English, French, Slovenian

Deborah Gyesaw was a student apprentice and supported oha communication from September 1 – 10, 2010 with researches, pictures and texts.

Deborah is currently a student of the Erich Kästner Gymnasium in Eislingen. In spring 2011, she will do her final secondary-school examinations and wants to study afterwards. She wanted to do an internship at oha communication, to get a first insight into the media industry.

Languages: German, English, French

“It was so much fun working at oha communication. I was well received and free to contribute activly right from the start. Because of this, I gained an extensive insight in the working world of consulting and international Public Relations. The atmosphere at the office was excellent and so I was able to manage my tasks straightforward, in full activity and pleasure. All in all, I’ve learned a lot in these few days at oha communication and I think that I can require it for my future.”

Ira Haller was a student apprentice and supported oha communication from November 2 - 5, 2010.

She dealt with media analysis, the development of a press release and clipping research for some clients.

Languages: German, English, French

“My internship at oha communication was great fun. I got an insight into a PR agency and was delighted with it from the start. The employees were very friendly. From the first day on I felt comfortable and learned many new things about this job that I can certainly use later on. My experience from oha communication helped me to decide that I want to study in this direction.” 

Laura Harter was a student apprentice at oha communication from July 11 to 15, 2011. She was helping with the preparations for MEDICA, an international trade fair for medical technology, visited the event "Mehrwert – Marktplatz für Mittelstand und Kreative" and supported the team with further tasks. Laura is currently attending the 10th grade of the Kepler-Gymnasium in Freudenstadt, Germany. In spring 2013, she is going to graduate and then wants to go to college. She decided to intern at oha communication because her career aspiration will probably focus on PR or marketing.

Languages: German, English, French

"My week at oha communication was inspiring! I was well received and got involved in different task assignments. I was allowed to solve tasks independently, e.g. the preparation of a mailing or the update of a media distribution list. Thanks to the team members' great commitment, I felt very comfortable, got a good insight into the tasks in a PR-agency, and gained a lot of great experiences."

Philipp Hofmann was a student apprenticeand supported oha communication from March 14 to 18, 2011.

Philipp is currently attending the 10th grade of the Ganerben-Gymnasium in Künzelsau, Germany. After his graduation in the spring of 2013, he wants to study Public Relations or Marketing. In preparation, he gathered first experiences at oha communication.

Languages: German, English, Spanish

„My week at oha communication was very interesting and informative. I was involved right from the start and could really work on my own. The atmosphere was very friendly and open. I got to solve tasks, e.g. homepage-updates, the preparation of press texts, expansion of distribution lists etc., with a lot of enjoyment. The work experience has provided me a good insight into PR and through conversations and information, I experienced which prospects this job has. After this week can I really imagine to study and work in this orientation." 

Caitlin Hurt was a Student Trainee in Consulting and Public Relations. She is a specialist for media and PR in the USA and supported the team with research and presentations from July 2 to August 19, 2010.

Caitlin is currently studying Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing, as well as Global Communication in Seattle, Washington. Her practical experience thus far includes market research, merchandising planning and cross marketing consultation. As a personal interest, she continues to explore the increasing importance of social media and intercultural communication in public relations.

Languages: English, German, Spanish

Jackeline Jose da Silva was an Assistant in Consulting and Public Relations. She is specialist for media and PR in Brazil and Latin America and supported the team with research and presentations in March and April 2010.

Jackeline grew up in Brazil, where she earned a degree in History and worked in corporate banking at ABN Amro Bank. She moved to the USA in 2000 and earned a second degree in Public Relations and Communications at the University of Oregon. During her studies, she gained professional experience in PR at the NGO “Food for Lane County” and at Kyodo PR in Tokyo, one of Japan's biggest PR agencies. In 2009, Jackeline moved to Germany and joined oha communication in March 2010.

Languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish, Italian, German.

Christiane Laude was a Student Trainee in Consulting and Public Relations and supported oha communication from July 2010 until February 2011 in international PR projects with focus on South America.

Christiane grew up in Brazil. She studied communications and journalism in her hometown Salvador da Bahia. Since 2005, she has been working as an editor and presenter for newspapers, radio and TV stations. In 2009, Christiane moved to Stuttgart to join the Master Program "Corporate Communications" at the Media University (HdM).

Languages: Portuguese, German, English, Spanish

Lena Müller was a student apprentice and supported oha communication in the week August 20 to 27, 2010 with the updating of topic lists, research, photos and presentations.

Lena is student of the Gymansium Renningen, there she currently attends the 10th grade. In April 2010 she already assisted at oha communication as part of the internship BOGY.

Languages: German, English, Italian, French

“In April 2010, I already spent a very interesting week at oha communication and also this time I had a lot of fun, making other interesting experiences in the day-to-day work and the PR industry in particular. I especially liked the nice atmosphere and that I was integrated into so many tasks. I had the chance to shape presentations with my research, take photos, learn more about social media and even attend a meeting. I got insights into quite different topics and for sure they will be pretty useful for my future.”

Franziska Nitsche was a Student Trainee in Consulting and Public Relations and supported oha communication with research, texts and presentations for various clients from January until May 2011.

In autumn 2010, Franziska finished her studies in communications at the University of Hohenheim. During her studies she worked as a student assistant and freelancer for a local daily newspaper. Franziska gained practical experiences in PR and corporate communications at Daimler AG where she also wrote her diploma thesis dealing with “management of sustainability communication in companies”. Since May 2011, Franziska is a Trainee in Corporate Communications at BASF.

Languages: German, English, Spanish

"Right from the start, I was treated as a full team member at oha communication. I was able to write press releases, prepare proposals and calculations and to develop international PR and marketing concepts. I especially liked the diversity of the tasks and the close and pleasant collaboration with colleagues and my supervisor. I can only recommend to apply at oha communication in order to make these interesting and positive experiences."

Joanna Pacan was a Trainee in Consulting and Public Relations. She supported oha communication from May 2011 until July 2011 with the planning and implementation of international PR activities.

Born in Poland and raised in Germany, Joanna studied economics at the University of Hohenheim. At Bosch as well as the agencies Gatzanis and Beaufort8 she worked in marketing communications, online marketing and international public relations. She was responsible for the Polish and British market.

Languages: German, English, Polish

"I had an exciting and instructive time at oha communication. I liked the variety of tasks and the pleasant teamwork the most. The possibility to contribute my ideas and thus be fully integrated in projects was given at any time. I am delighted that I had the opportunity to gain that much PR and marketing experience and I wish Oliver and his team continued success!"

Janina Sendatzki was a Student Trainee in Consulting and Public Relations and supported the team with texts, research and Online PR since 2011.

Janina studied media und economics in Bochum and Madrid. In the summer of 2010 she joined the Master program "communication management" at the University of Hohenheim. During her studies she worked as a tutor for international students and gained practical experience in Corporate Communications at Henkel.

Languages: German, English, Spanish

"At oha communication, I was able to link theory and practice during my master program. I was involved in interesting and diverse projects and learned many different things. I especially appreciate the pleasant atmosphere and the possibility to contribute own ideas. For the future I wish Oliver and oha communication's team the very best."

Jan Stratmann was a student apprentice at oha communication from October 25 to October 29, 2010.

He supported with the preparation and wrap-up of the trade fair „Global Connect“, research and with the conceptoion and realization of a short corporate image movie.Jan is currently attending grade 11 of the Gymnasien im Ellental in Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany. After his graduation in 2012, he wants to study journalism or Public Relations.

Languages: German, English and French

„The week at oha communication was very manifold and much fun. From the very beginning I was well integrated into the team and was free to work on my own. Through various activities such as the preparation for an exhibition or media analysis for customers, as well as through many conversations with the team, I got a great insights into the profession of an PR consultant. Thanks to a great working environment, I was able to finish various tasks with passion and really enjoyed working at oha communication.“