Corinna Schmidt
Strategic Brand and Change Consultant
Experience
Strategic Brand and Change Consultant
Targobank
Strategic consulting for the Brand leadership in brand strategy and change processes
Analysis of existing processes, resources and interfaces within the team and with internal and external stakeholders
Development and implementation of recommendations for process optimization and efficiency improvement
Project and change management for the successful implementation of measures
Coordination and selection of external service providers to ensure smooth execution
Optimization of internal processes and interfaces through in-depth analyses and targeted recommendations
Effective strategic advice to brand management, resulting in faster and improved decision-making and control processes
Successful management of external providers and agencies, leading to more efficient workflows and higher quality implementation
Communications and Marketing Expert, Change Consultant
Deutsche Rentenversicherung
Strategic advice to the Communications and Marketing department
Developing communication measures and content for internal and external communication
Defining specific communication campaigns and initiatives
Implementing, evaluating and refining campaigns and communication activities
Communication support for major events of various internal stakeholders
Campaign management for the introduction of the new IT system, including campaign control, roll-out and evaluation
Successfully supported the first two releases with targeted change communication
Developed and implemented a company-wide communication strategy that positively shaped the internal and external perception of one of Germany's largest IT transformations
Optimized internal communication and perception of the transformation approach by introducing new content formats
Created extensive C-level presentations on the transformation process
Strategic Corporate and Change Communication Consultant
DB Systel GmbH
Analyzing and optimizing internal communication channels for reach, quality, acceptance and innovation
Conducting requirements workshops with stakeholders to define strategic communication needs
Developing a company-wide communication strategy, including creative formats (text, video, audio) for social media
Creating a communication concept and roadmap for implementing strategic corporate content
Project management and change communication for internal campaigns to improve time entry rates
Campaign planning, creative concept development and roll-out, including evaluation and tracking
Presenting and aligning the communication strategy with stakeholders and C-level
Optimized internal communication channels through data-driven analyses
Successfully implemented new communication formats for clearer delivery of strategic content
Increased internal acceptance of new communication measures
Ran an effective internal campaign to improve time entry rates
Successfully presented the communication strategy at the C-level
Interim Senior HR Marketing and Project Manager
BNP Paribas Group
Strategic advice to the Executive Board and HR leadership on employer branding, HR marketing and recruiting
Developing and implementing employer branding and HR marketing campaigns
Analyzing and optimizing the employer brand across all online and offline touchpoints
Maximizing reach and providing strategic advice for digital employer branding channels
Project managing and overseeing the overall Top Employer Award 2023
Providing creative and strategic advice for the relaunch of the Germany career website
Won the Top Employer Award 2023
Optimized the employer brand and employer branding strategy
Increased reach and digital visibility of the employer brand
Effectively positioned the employer brand with new video formats
Provided successful strategic advice to the Executive Board
Interim Senior Change Communication Expert, Deputy Head of Communications and Change Unit
Deutsche Rentenversicherung
Strategic consulting to the program leadership on change communication as part of the digital IT transformation
Acting head of the Change Communication unit with full responsibility for the communication strategy
Developing and implementing the change communication strategy
Creating a product narrative (vision, mission, strategy)
Project management and coordination of large-scale change communication projects
Developing a brand strategy and producing a brand book
Designing and executing communication campaigns and initiatives
Responsible for event management and external service provider coordination
Successfully developed and implemented a change communication strategy
Created a clear product narrative to effectively position the digitization program
Positioned the digitization program through a brand strategy and brand book
Increased acceptance and engagement of internal stakeholders
Optimized stakeholder communication
Interim Senior Marketing and Communications Expert
Fondium Group
Provided strategic advice to executive and HR leadership on internal and external communications during the restructuring and change process
Developed a communications architecture aligned with brand strategy
Defined vision and mission to sharpen the product narrative
Led change and communication projects in areas such as digitization and sustainability
Managed the redesign of the corporate website, including content strategy
Conducted workshops and training sessions for managers and top executives
Coordinated external service providers to implement high-quality communication initiatives
Successfully developed and implemented a new corporate communications strategy
Effectively supported the restructuring and change process
Enhanced internal communication for leaders through workshops and training
Repositioned the corporate brand effectively through the website redesign
Achieved successful stakeholder management
Interim Senior Marketing and Brand Manager EMEA/Asia
J. Wagner GmbH
Provided strategic advice to marketing and sales leadership in EMEA/Asia to optimize brand management
Developed and implemented marketing strategies, including market and customer journey analyses
Handled brand management for the Decorative Finishing product range
Conceptualized and executed marketing communications initiatives
Led the project and global roll-out of the “The Unstoppables” sales campaign
Planned and oversaw photoshoots and video productions
Managed event planning and project leadership for branding and sales events
Coordinated external service providers for consistent brand communication
Successfully aligned the brand internationally and drove expansion
Optimized the brand strategy, strengthening the market position in EMEA
Successfully executed the global roll-out of the “The Unstoppables” campaign
Increased brand presence and customer engagement
Successfully delivered major events and sales activities
Interim Senior Marketing and Brand Manager
Wienerberger GmbH
Provided strategic guidance to the heads of Strategic Marketing, Product Management, and Communications on brand positioning
Conducted market and portfolio analysis to optimize market operations
Developed and implemented market strategies and communication concepts for the master brand and sub-brands
Planned, rolled out, and managed an image campaign for the master brand
Developed brand strategies and sales campaigns for Kamtec, Poroton, Koramic, and Argeton
Managed brand activities for the master brand and sub-brands
Developed a B2B social media strategy, including content management
Managed projects, including coordination of photoshoots and video productions
Handled trade show and event management, as well as POS optimization
Coordinated external service providers for consistent brand communication
Successfully realigned the brand strategy for the master brand and four sub-brands
Optimized the customer journey and market approach
Successfully launched and implemented an image campaign
Increased brand presence and customer engagement through social media strategy
Successfully executed and managed large-scale events and trade shows
Executive Interim Manager, Strategic Advisor, Owner
Schmidt-Interim
- Provided strategic consulting, project oversight, and interim management for marketing, communications, and change assignments
Summary
With over 20 years of experience in marketing, communications and change management, I take on leading project and leadership roles. I develop strategic communication and brand initiatives, guide transformation processes and lead cross-functional teams through phases of change. As an interim manager and project leader, I drive companies forward in growth and restructuring phases – with clear strategies, effective communication and consistent execution – always hands-on, never from above!
Skills
- Ms Office: Word (Very Good), Excel (Good), Powerpoint (Good–very Good), Outlook (Good–very Good), Ms Access (Basic Knowledge), Ms Project (Basic Knowledge), Teams (Very Good), Sharepoint (Very Good)
- Adobe Creative Suite: Indesign (Very Good), Photoshop (Good–very Good), Illustrator (Good)
- Cms: Typo3, Wordpress (Both Editorial In The Backend, No Programming, Good–very Good)
- Project/team Management: Microsoft 365 (Very Good), Google Workspace (Good–very Good)
- Agile Work: Miro And Mural (Good), Training In Agile Project Management (Haufe)
- Ai: Genai, Chatgpt (Good–very Good), Training In Ai For Marketing And Communications (Handelsblatt)
- Newsroom Structures And Tools: Dirico/scompler (Good), Ms Planner (Good–very Good)
Languages
Education
Academy for Marketing Management
Communications Management · Kassel, Germany
Conference of Academies for Communication, Marketing and Media
Bachelor Professional · Marketing Communications · Bad Vilbel, Germany
State School Authority
State-Certified Communications Specialist · Kassel, Germany
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