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Corinna Schmidt

Strategic Brand and Change Consultant

Corinna Schmidt
Düsseldorf, Germany

Experience

Dec 2024 - Mar 2025
4 months

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

May 2024 - Dec 9999
7975 years 8 months

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

Apr 2023 - Dec 2023
9 months

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

May 2022 - Dec 2022
8 months

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

Sep 2021 - Feb 2022
6 months

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

Jul 2020 - Dec 2023
3 years 6 months

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

Jun 2018 - Jan 2020
1 year 8 months

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

Oct 2016 - Jan 2018
1 year 4 months

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

Aug 2016 - Dec 9999
7983 years 5 months

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

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2001 - Jun 2003

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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Where is Corinna based?

Corinna is based in Düsseldorf, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Corinna speak?

Corinna speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Corinna have?

Corinna has at least 7983 years of experience. During this time, Corinna has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 887 years. Note that Corinna may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Corinna be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Corinna would be well-suited for roles such as: Strategic Brand and Change Consultant, Communications and Marketing Expert, Change Consultant, Strategic Corporate and Change Communication Consultant.

What is Corinna's latest experience?

Corinna's most recent position is Strategic Brand and Change Consultant at Targobank.

What companies has Corinna worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Corinna has worked for Targobank, Deutsche Rentenversicherung, DB Systel GmbH, BNP Paribas Group, and Fondium Group.

Which industries is Corinna most experienced in?

Corinna is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Government and Public Administration, and Manufacturing. Corinna also has some experience in Construction, Banking and Finance, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Corinna most experienced in?

Corinna is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Strategy and Planning. Corinna also has some experience in Product Development and Human Resources (HR).

Which industries has Corinna worked in recently?

Corinna has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Government and Public Administration, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Corinna worked in recently?

Corinna has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Corinna's education?

Corinna holds a Bachelor in Marketing Communications from Conference of Academies for Communication, Marketing and Media.

What is the availability of Corinna?

Corinna is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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