Katharina P.

Manager & Consultant

Munich, Germany

Experience

Sep 2024 - Present
1 year 2 months
Munich, Germany
Remote

Manager & Consultant

Various clients, i.e. Food Retail/FMCG, Insurance, Hospitality

  • Interim Manager with a focus on driving a comprehensive rebranding initiatives
  • Strategic consultant for brand and communications, advising teams across Brand, Marketing and Communication
  • Manager & facilitator for various brand domains (e.g. brand asset management, brand guidance enablement, platforms & processes)
  • Holistic management: from strategic & concept development to implementation and ongoing brand governance
Jun 2023 - Aug 2024
1 year 3 months

Senior Project Manager Marketing, Teamlead Marketing PMO

Brainlab AG

  • Marketing PMO team lead: central management development and implementation of all internal product, brand, and corporate projects (15 product lines, 7 expert teams, 7 team members PMO team)

  • Strategic consultant (brand, communication) to VP Marketing

  • Project lead for Brainlab Multibrand Rebranding for 5 subsidiaries: strategic development, implementation and brand guardianship

  • Process owner: development and advancement of all PMO related processes; cross-functional alignment with Product Management and all expert teams

  • Successful and acclaimed relaunch of Multibrand rebranding for Brainlab subsidiaries (Snke OS, Mint Medical, Langer Medical, Level Ex, Medphoton), ongoing brand guardianship

  • Ongoing management of approx. 50+ projects per financial year, incl. strategic development, communication framework, alignment of relevant KPIs (sales, product) etc.

Apr 2021 - May 2023
2 years 2 months

Senior Brand Change Consultant

VIM Group Implementation GmbH

  • Management of large, complex and multidisciplinary brand change projects for international companies (end-to-end)

  • Consultancy areas: brand eco-systems, incl. brand technology, brand management, brand governance, process optimization, change management and communication

  • Client lead/key account: central point of contact for customers, agencies and partners (suppliers) in all tactical, strategic, operational and organizational issues

  • Acclaimed and successful brand relaunches managed for EnBW, Henkel, Lidl

  • Efficacious roll out of 15+ Templafy implementations

  • Successful advisory support (impact analyses, brand audits, agency selection etc.) for 10+ international clients

Jan 2020 - Mar 2021
1 year 3 months

Senior Manager Program Experience & Communication

Miles & More GmbH

  • 360° management of marketing communication with focus on status customer campaigns and program information, incl. strategic/conceptual development, implementation, budget supervision and stakeholder management

  • PMO for interdisciplinary project team (internal M&M communication strategy), with 15+ team members and 30+ sub-projects

  • Effective implementation of cross-functional and cross-company (M&M – LH Group) projects

  • Process owner role (internal): advancement of internal process workflows (e.g. Marketing Review Boards, campaign processes, resources handling), incl. embedding into tool landscape (Atlassian family)

  • Successful continuation of interface role towards Loyalty & Customer Insights Dept Lufthansa for communication consultancy and planning

Apr 2018 - Dec 2019
1 year 9 months

Senior Project Manager, Management Support – Freelance

Lufthansa Group GmbH

  • Sub-stream PMO: overall project and budget planning and management for Marketing Stream within Customer Insights & Loyalty Program project (total budget: 35 M EUR / Stream: 5.5 M EUR)

  • Strategy and concept development; focus: marketing and brand communication, customer involvement

  • Efficacious roll-out of pre-launch communication for the new Customer Insights & Loyalty Program

  • Creation of optimized interface role towards Miles & More GmbH program communication for all status relevant contents, channels and media, incl. launch preparation and management

Nov 2016 - Mar 2018
1 year 5 months

Client Services Manager (until Sept 17) | Client Services Director (from Oct 17)

Martin et Karczinski GmbH

  • Team lead for interdisciplinary team set-up for the clients Lufthansa, Lufthansa Group and Miles & More as brand lead agency for all three clients

  • Key account manager (ca. 4 M EUR annual revenue) for global Lufthansa rebranding

  • Project management lead for various clients

  • Effective introduction of optimized brand management toolset and processes for efficient implementation of rebranding across 10 Lufthansa partner agencies and 20+ internal team members

  • Highly acclaimed re-launch of award-winning new Lufthansa brand design, incl. continuous brand lead projects and support, strategic consultancy for further brand development

  • Successful development of new retail strategy, brand image projects and launch of Miles & More WorldShop

Oct 2015 - Oct 2016
1 year 1 month

Interactive Program Manager

SapientNitro GmbH

  • Management of an international project team for extensive B2B/B2C digital transformation projects for Siemens DF (Digital Factory)

  • Focus: project management, process optimization, UX/UI development

  • Successful implementation of cross-functional development and management processes (BI experts, UX/UI designers, content developers, programmers etc.), leading to successful rollout

  • Novel project documentation and controlling via Confluence and JIRA

  • Embedding of international colleagues (India, US) in German team and client structures

Jun 2015 - Oct 2015
5 months
Munich, Germany
Hybrid

Project Management - Freelance

Divers client range, e.g. BSH, Gesiecke & Devrient

  • Support of various project teams in off- and online projects
  • Responsibility for budget and resources, planning and controlling
Jun 2013 - Jun 2015
2 years 1 month

Account Manager

Interone GmbH

  • Exclusive supervision and support of MINI International clients (14 market websites, EMEA region) for international showroom rollouts, holistic online campaigns and market specific projects

  • Management of international project team (China, Germany) in staged website migration project (analysis/concept; development/focus front end development) for BMW China

  • Overall QM role for various project teams (German & English contents)

  • Effective and efficient implementation of 30+ regional and international MINI campaigns and 12+ website relaunches

  • Development and implementation of new didactic concept of web-based training for BMW (system platform Evolution) as educational and technical project lead

Jun 2008 - May 2013
5 years

Account Manager | Project Management

jetztdesign GmbH

  • Concept development (UX design, usability) for B2B and internal (intranet) communication platforms, incl. technical support and development of training/user guides

  • Management of corporate design and print projects (key accounts)

  • Successful management and launch of 10+ B2B platforms for Vodafone, Siemens; numerous marketing and event projects

  • Creation of 30+ brand, trainer and user guides

  • Optimization of quotation management tool and processes

Oct 2006 - Oct 2007
1 year 1 month

Junior Marketing Manager | Office Management - Freelance

Helbling Technik GmbH

  • Concept and development of promotionally effective marketing material, including the creation of press releases and informational material for internal and external communication (road maps, acquisition strategies)
  • Office management for managing directors (coordination of events, workshops, team allocation, project scheduling, support accounting, travel booking and travel expense reporting)
May 2005 - Oct 2005
6 months

Public Relations | Graphic Design

Steindruckwerkstatt des Künstlerhauses

  • Public relations and organisational assistance for 1st European Lithographic Days; support of and cooperation with artists and printers as well as visitors
  • Creation of informational material and compilation of press kit
Apr 2005 - Oct 2007
2 years 7 months

Public Relations | Graphic Design - Freelance

Sabine Hentschel Marketing – Events - Lifestyle

  • Creation of press releases and other informational material for clients
  • Development of marketing concepts for clients, events and workshops
Nov 2003 - Dec 2010
7 years 2 months

Public Relations | Brand Manager - Freelance

Hamami Public Relations

  • Development of marketing and event planning strategies supporting the client’s marketing and advertising departments
  • Concept and creation of press kits, including research and analysis of sales and marketing reports, drafting and review of press releases, coordination of photo shootings, press conferences, interviews
  • Layout and booking of print ads for clients in high-end magazines and publications
Jun 2001 - Jul 2003
2 years 2 months

Junior Creative Marketing Manager

Saint Xavier University, Shannon Center, Chicago

  • Junior creative director for the athletic department – close cooperation with the public relations and other university departments regarding marketing and promotional strategies for the University

Summary

Enthusiastic, highly adaptable, and qualified project and account manager with comprehensive experience in the fields of corporate & digital communication, brand development, marketing, public relations, and design.

Utilizes strong skills in management, communication, and design to establish client needs and to prepare and deliver appropriate concepts with attention to detail and time management.

Enjoys being a resourceful and reliable member of a successful and innovative team, with focus on collaboration and trusting relationships, thrives in creative and challenging working environments.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Education

Aug 1999 - May 2003

Saint Xavier University

Bachelor of Art, Minor: Psychology · Graphic Design · Chicago, United States · summa cum laude

Sep 1990 - Jun 1999

Luitpold Gymnasium

High School Diploma · Munich, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Prince2 (Project Management)

Scrum Master Certified (Foundation)

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