My Curriculum Vitae

• 1989 - 1996: Masters degree in art history, English language and literature and philosophy at the    University of Cologne. Topic of my thesis: "The unprincipled observer of Surrealist art - studies of the    intended viewpoint".

• 1993/94: studies abroad at Goldmiths´ College in London. Subjects: art history, radio and print journalism.

• 1997: English radio service of "Deutsche Welle".

• 1997: "Medienspiegel", weekly media magazine published by the "Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft",    Cologne.

• 1997: WDR5, Live-radio show "Hallo Ü-Wagen".

• 1998/1999: Training as a PR journalist at the "Fortbildungsakademie der Wirtschaft" (Academy of Business)    in Cologne.

• 1999: "Just Publicity", Munich (Film-PR agency). (three months work experience)

• 2000: travel through New Zealand for three months.

• 2000: PR Hamburg, Hamburg, assistant editor and writer.

• Since 2002: work as a freelance journalist.

• Since autumn 2002: residency in Cardiff, Wales.

• 2007: City & Guilds Certificate in "3D Design: Jewellery" at Coleg Glen Hafren, Cardiff.

• 2008: Diploma in Hypnotherapy

• 2011: PTLLS training course (City & Guilds Certificate) with the Workers' Educational Assoication South Wales (WEA) in Cardiff.