Meike Braun - Freelance Online Project Manager

Q: Where is Meike based?

Meike is based in Sankt Wendel, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Meike speak?

Meike speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Elementary), Chinese (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Meike have?

Meike has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Meike has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 19 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month . Note that Meike may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Meike's latest experience?

Meike's most recent position is Freelance Online Project Manager at Mediaman GmbH .

Q: What companies has Meike worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Meike has worked for Mediaman GmbH , Antwerpes "DocCheck" , Das Hochhaus , Saatchi & Saatchi , and Kolle Rebbe .

Q: Which industries is Meike most experienced in?

Meike is most experienced in industries like Advertising , Education , and Automotive . Meike also has some experience in Food and Beverage , Telecommunication , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas is Meike most experienced in?

Meike is most experienced in business areas like Marketing , Project Management , and Product Development . Meike also has some experience in Strategy and Planning , Research and Development (R&D) , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Meike worked in recently?

Meike has recently worked in industries like Education , Automotive , and Advertising .

Q: Which business areas has Meike worked in recently?

Meike has recently worked in business areas like Marketing , Product Development , and Project Management .

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Sankt Wendel, Germany

Experience

Jul 2023 - Present

2 years 8 months

Freelance Online Project Manager

Mediaman GmbH

Launched the new KONA EV and IONIQ 5 N
Led the implementation of JIRA as a central project management tool for a dynamic team, which resulted in improved collaboration, more transparent workflows, and more efficient project management

May 2022 - Jun 2023

1 year 2 months

Freelance Client Consultant

Antwerpes "DocCheck"

Planned and executed print campaigns as well as B2B campaigns for the drug Forxiga (doctor information materials, post mailings, prescription cards, etc.)

Nov 2021 - Apr 2022

6 months

Freelance Client Consultant

Das Hochhaus

Planned and executed the 'Dein Liebesleben' campaign for BZgA
Managed various direct mailings and print projects for NetCologne

Sep 2021 - Oct 2021

2 months

Freelance Account Director

Saatchi & Saatchi

Led project management (holiday cover) for above-the-line campaigns of Ferrero Küsschen and 'Die Besten' (OOH, TV, print)

Mar 2021 - Aug 2021

6 months

Freelance Project Lead

Kolle Rebbe

Led a holistic digital sustainability campaign for Zalando
Managed social media for Google's Zukunftswerkstatt

Nov 2020 - Feb 2021

4 months

Freelance Project Manager

Ogilvy & Mather

Planning and execution of an international OOH Christmas campaign for Huawei
Development and implementation of a national banner and print campaign for PwC

Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

1 year

Freelance Project Lead

Territory Webguerillas

Development of a new social media presence with a new target audience focus for Sparkasse KölnBonn
Campaign development and implementation
Project setup and staffing

Jan 2018 - Dec 2022

5 years

Co-Founder

Happy Rebels

Idea: tailored digital coaching offerings for women in challenging life situations
Implementation: creation of an online magazine (website, social media) with three online coaching programs
Result: over 100 paying participants

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

1 year

Freelance Account Director

BBDO Düsseldorf

Leadership of project management for digitizing the “Backen” account for Dr. Oetker
Planning and production of the Backen app, including content creation (baking tutorials)
Development of the website/content hub backen.de with digitization of over 1000 existing recipes

Jan 2014 - Dec 2016

3 years

Account Director, Team Lead

Zum Goldenen Hirschen

New product positioning of COQON in the German market, including campaign development across online, ATL and BTL
Product positioning of three sub-brands for Havana Club and development of a communication masterbrand strategy
Strategic development and leadership of the annual campaigns for Havana Club and Malibu
Supervision and leadership of all involved partner agencies
Strategic development of an online content strategy for KMG
Preparation and execution of strategic workshops in collaboration with Strategic Planning
New business: successful acquisition of a new client
Supervision of day-to-day operations and account controlling

Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

2 years

Freelance Project Lead

Simyo GmbH

Issued a pitch for a national image campaign, including briefing, evaluation and selection of agencies
Set up and led cross-functional teams to plan and execute the campaign
Served as communications lead for marketing a messaging app
Assisted with the relaunch of the simyo.de website

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

2 years

Social Media Manager

Freelance

Managed the Facebook fan pages for Cinzano Asti and ASUS Computer, including content creation
Developed and executed social media campaigns

Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

1 year

Freelance Account Director

Grey Worldwide

Provided strategic brand consulting for Ambipur and Febreze across all Western European markets
Planned and executed 360-degree campaigns (including TV and print production)
Planned, conducted and analyzed market research and focus groups
Managed BTL agencies

Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

2 years

Germany

Senior Account Manager

VCCP Berlin

Provided strategic brand consulting for o2 Germany, Heineken and Sony
Planned and executed 360-degree campaigns (including TV and print production)
Planned, conducted and analyzed market research and focus groups
Managed BTL agencies

Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

1 year

China

Account Manager

BBDO Beijing

Managed the MINI Cooper S account in China
Planned and executed the MINI Cooper S launch campaign
Executed after-sales projects for BMW

Feb 2007 - Mar 2008

1 year 2 months

Germany

Account Manager

Grey Düsseldorf

Full responsibility for Procter & Gamble and the Pringles brand
Planning and executing Europe-wide 360-degree campaigns
Coordinating and managing P&G's partner agencies across Europe

Jan 2007 - Dec 2007

1 year

Australia

Junior Account Manager

G2 Sydney

Managing British American Tobacco (Dunhill for New Zealand and Fiji)
Planning and executing BTL projects such as the Dunhill launch event in Fiji, HoReCa materials, brochures and leaflets for point of sale

Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

1 year

Germany

Junior Account Manager

Ogilvy Düsseldorf

Managing British American Tobacco for Pall Mall, Samson and Javaanse Longen
Executing out-of-home and print campaigns
Creating point-of-sale promotional materials (image brochures, HoReCa materials)
Conducting competitor and market analyses

Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

1 year

Germany

Diploma Student

b+d Köln

Developing an evaluation system to measure the success of staff promotions
Conducting market research at the point of sale
Organizing, managing and developing a database

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Advertising (12 years), Education (5 years), Automotive (3.5 years), Food and Beverage (3 years), Telecommunication (2.5 years), and Information Technology (2 years).

Advertising

Education

Automotive

Food and Beverage

Telecommunication

Information Technology

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Marketing (21 years), Project Management (9 years), Product Development (6 years), Strategy (3 years), Research and Development (3 years), and Customer Service (1 year).

Marketing

Project Management

Product Development

Strategy

Research and Development

Customer Service

Summary

16 years of professional experience, including 12 years as a freelancer in marketing and campaign management on both agency and client sides. I am a strong communicator and empathetic, advising my clients, managing service providers, and leading projects.

Recognizing client needs and driving collaboration and motivation in the project team are at the heart of what I do. I love finding strategic and creative solutions and quickly mastering new tools and processes. Working in an agile way is second nature to me.

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Elementary

Chinese

Elementary

Education

Oct 2002 - Jun 2006

Rheinische University of Applied Sciences in Cologne

Diploma in Media Economics · Media Economics · Cologne, Germany

Profile

Created

February 2024

Last Update

February 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Meike based?

Meike is based in Sankt Wendel, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Meike speak?

Meike speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Elementary), Chinese (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Meike have?

Meike has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Meike has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 19 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Meike may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Meike be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Meike would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Online Project Manager, Freelance Client Consultant, Freelance Account Director.

What is Meike's latest experience?

Meike's most recent position is Freelance Online Project Manager at Mediaman GmbH.

What companies has Meike worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Meike has worked for Mediaman GmbH, Antwerpes "DocCheck", Das Hochhaus, Saatchi & Saatchi, and Kolle Rebbe.

Which industries is Meike most experienced in?

Meike is most experienced in industries like Advertising, Education, and Automotive. Meike also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Telecommunication, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Meike most experienced in?

Meike is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Product Development. Meike also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Research and Development (R&D), and Customer Service.

Which industries has Meike worked in recently?

Meike has recently worked in industries like Education, Automotive, and Advertising.

Which business areas has Meike worked in recently?

Meike has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Product Development, and Project Management.

What is Meike's education?

Meike attended Rheinische University of Applied Sciences in Cologne for Media Economics.

What is the availability of Meike?

Meike is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Meike?

Meike's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.