Corinna S.

Strategic Brand and Change Consultant

Düsseldorf, Germany

Experience

Dec 2024 - Mar 2025
4 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Strategic Brand and Change Consultant

Targobank

  • Strategic advice to the Brand leadership on 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 gains
  • Project management and change management to implement measures
  • Management and selection of external service providers for smooth execution

Results:

  • Optimized internal processes and interfaces through thorough analyses and recommendations
  • Provided effective strategic advice to brand management, speeding up and improving decision-making and control processes
  • Successfully managed external service providers and agencies, leading to more efficient workflows and higher quality.
May 2024 - Present
1 year 4 months
Berlin, Germany

Communications and Marketing Expert, Change Consultant

Deutsche Rentenversicherung

  • Strategic advice for the Communications and Marketing team
  • Developing communication measures and content for internal and external channels
  • Designing concrete communication campaigns and initiatives
  • Executing, evaluating and refining campaigns and communication measures
  • Communication support for major events with various internal stakeholders
  • Campaign management for the launch of a new IT system: planning, rollout, evaluation

Results:

  • Successfully supported the first two releases with targeted change communication
  • Developed and implemented a company-wide communication strategy that positively impacted internal and external perception of the IT transformation
  • Improved internal communication and perception of the transformation by introducing new content formats
  • Created extensive C-level presentations that contributed to strategic decision-making.
Apr 2023 - Dec 2023
9 months
Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Strategic Consultant for Corporate and Change Communication

DB Systel GmbH

  • Analysis and optimization of internal communication channels for reach, quality, acceptance and innovation
  • Conducting requirements workshops with stakeholders
  • Developing a company-wide communication strategy including creative social media formats
  • Creating a communication concept and roadmap for strategic implementation
  • Project management and change communication for internal campaigns
  • Evaluation and tracking of measures
  • Presenting and aligning the communication strategy with C-level and stakeholders

Results:

  • Optimized internal communication channels through data-driven analyses
  • Implemented new communication formats for more strategic content
  • Increased acceptance of new measures through social media initiatives
  • Effectively presented the communication strategy at C-level.
May 2022 - Dec 2022
8 months
Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Interim Senior HR Marketing and Project Manager

BNP Paribas Group

  • Strategic advice to the Executive Board and HR leadership on employer branding and recruiting
  • Developing and executing employer branding campaigns including video formats
  • Analyzing and optimizing the employer brand across touchpoints
  • Optimizing reach for digital employer branding channels (social media, VR formats)
  • Project lead for the Top Employer Award 2023
  • Advising on the relaunch of the Germany career website

Results:

  • Successfully won the Top Employer Award 2023
  • Optimized brand and branding strategy in subsidiaries
  • Increased reach and digital visibility
  • Introduced new video formats for brand positioning.
Sep 2021 - Feb 2022
6 months
Berlin, Germany

Interim Senior Change Communication Expert

Deutsche Rentenversicherung

  • Advising program leadership on change communication
  • Deputy head of change communication with responsibility for communication strategy
  • Developing and implementing a change communication strategy
  • Project lead and management of major projects
  • Creating a product narrative
  • Developing a brand strategy and brand books
  • Responsible for event management and external service provider coordination

Results:

  • Developed and successfully implemented a change communication strategy
  • Clearly positioned the digitalization program through branding
  • Increased acceptance and engagement of internal stakeholders through campaigns
  • Optimized stakeholder communication through interviews and creative campaigns.
Jul 2020 - Dec 2023
3 years 6 months
Mettmann, Germany

Interim Senior Marketing and Communications Expert

Fondium Group

  • Strategic advice to executive and HR leadership on internal and external communication
  • Developing a brand-strategic communication architecture
  • Vision and mission development to sharpen the product narrative
  • Leading change and communication projects (e.g. digitalization)
  • Project lead for the company website redesign
  • Conducting workshops and training for managers
  • Managing external service providers for high-quality communication

Results:

  • Developed and implemented new corporate communication strategies
  • Supported the restructuring and change process with targeted measures
  • Optimized internal communication through workshops and training
  • Effectively repositioned the corporate brand with website redesign and improved content strategy.
Jun 2018 - Jan 2020
1 year 8 months
Markdorf, Germany

Interim Senior Marketing and Brand Manager EMEA/Asia

J. Wagner GmbH

  • Advising marketing and sales leadership on brand management and market positioning
  • Developing and executing marketing strategies including market analyses
  • Brand management for the decorative finishing product range
  • Concept and project lead for the "The Unstoppables" campaign
  • Leading photo shoots and video productions for image communication
  • Organizing brand and sales events
  • Managing external service providers

Results:

  • Achieved successful international expansion through strategic initiatives
  • Optimized market strategy and brand communication
  • Strong positive response to the "The Unstoppables" sales campaign
  • Effective social media strategies to boost brand presence.
Oct 2016 - Jan 2018
1 year 4 months
Hanover, Germany

Interim Senior Marketing and Brand Manager

Wienerberger GmbH

  • Strategic advice on brand positioning
  • Market and portfolio analysis
  • Developing and executing strategies for the main brand and sub-brands
  • Leading an image campaign for the flagship brand
  • Managing multiple brands like Kamtec, Poroton, Koramic and Argeton
  • Creating content strategies for B2B social media presences
  • Trade show and event management
  • Managing external service providers

Results:

  • Comprehensive realignment of brand strategy
  • Improved market position of the main brand and sub-brands
  • Strengthened social media presence in the B2B sector
  • Successful planning and management of major events and trade shows.
Aug 2016 - Present
9 years 1 month
Düsseldorf, Germany

Executive Interim Manager, Strategic Consultant, Owner

Schmidt-Interim

  • Strategic consulting, project management and interim management for mandates in marketing, communications and change.
Sep 2015 - Mar 2016
7 months

Sabbatical: Building Self-Employment

Schmidt-Interim

Feb 2014 - Aug 2015
1 year 7 months
Beringen, Switzerland

Head of Business Unit Industry

BBC Bircher SmartAccess AG

Oct 2010 - Dec 2013
3 years 3 months
Pfullendorf, Germany

Head of Marketing Communications

Geberit Deutschland

Apr 2010 - Sep 2010
6 months
Zürich, Switzerland

Key Account Manager

Inhaus AG

Nov 2008 - Feb 2010
1 year 4 months
Nürtingen, Germany

Agency Director, Creative Director

Agentur ID im Dialog GmbH

Feb 2008 - Feb 2010
2 years 1 month
Nürtingen, Germany

Head of Marketing and Communications

Birk GmbH

Mar 2007 - Feb 2008
1 year

Agency Director, Creative Director

Formart

  • A subsidiary of Neumeyer Werbung AG and SeminarPool GmbH (today platzhirsche.net).
Nov 2002 - Jun 2004
1 year 8 months
Marburg, Germany

Junior Art Director

Prinz & Partner

Jul 2001 - Oct 2002
1 year 4 months
Marburg, Germany

Full-time Intern

Prinz & Partner

Summary

With over 20 years of experience in marketing, communications and change management, I take on senior project and leadership roles. I develop strategic communication and brand initiatives, steer transformation processes and lead cross-functional teams through periods of change.

As an interim manager and project leader, I guide companies through growth and restructuring phases—with clear strategies, effective communication and consistent execution—always hands-on, never from above!

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2003 - Jun 2003

Konferenz der Akademien für Kommunikation, Marketing, Medien e.V.

Bachelor Professional in Marketing Communications · Marketing Communications · Bad Vilbel, Germany

Oct 2003 - Jun 2003

Staatliches Schulamt

State-Certified Communications Specialist · Communications Economics · Kassel, Germany

Oct 2001 - Jun 2003

Akademie für Absatzwirtschaft

Communication Economics · Kassel, Germany

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Certifications & licenses

Advanced Training in Agile Project Management

Haufe

Advanced Training AI for Marketing and Communication

Handelsblatt

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