Corinne M. Lettau

Director of Operations / Project Management *Looking for Work in Denver*

** ***** ********** ** ***********/Marketing & Corporate Project Management. Internal Operations, Process Integration, Department Development. Change Management.

Expertise in leveraging Project Management capability to a competitive advantage. Aligning program business strategies with project execution to optimize objectives and profitability. Proven ability to build departments from the ground up, achieving continuous improvement and high performance.

Leader of cross-functional collaboration within all levels of an organization and across all divisions. Recruiting resources, coordinating information, ensuring an effective process is built for managing assets.

Experienced in identifying gaps and performing analysis/audits to communicate and integrate customized and efficient solutions with processes and systems. Also skilled and experienced in Licensing, New Business, Recruiting and Staff Training.

Broad experience in all media:

Interactive, Print, Collateral, Catalog, Circular, Website Development, ROP, In Store Marketing, OOH, Packaging, POS, Broadcast, Direct Mail.

Blue Chip Clients:

Target Corporation, Fallon, DDB Needham Worldwide, Duffy Design, Martin Williams, Wieden & Kennedy, Colle & McVoy, Carmichael Lynch, Holland Mark, Campbell Mithun, Bolin Advertising & Marketing, Rapp Collins Worldwide, Dayton Hudson Corporation, Marshall Fields Corporation, and Nordstrom Corporation.

Blue Chip Accounts:

United Airlines, NIKE Worldwide, TIME Magazine, Ralston Purina, McIntosh Apple II, Holland America, Holiday Inn, Coca Cola, McDonalds, Caterpillar, Gold'n Plump, Polaroid, The Boston Globe, Veryfine, Earth Shoes, TJ Maxx, Citizens Bank. Packaging - Target Brand Holiday Toys. National Geographic Toys - Packaging. Target National and International In Store Marketing Campaigns. Packaging Hardlines and Softlines.

SpecialtiesProject Management. Operations Consultant. Department Development. Process Integration. Process Design, Development, and Delivery. Business Strategy Planning / Execution. Team Leadership / Mentoring / Coaching. Operational and Organizational Transitions. Full Life Cycle / Continuous Improvement. Group Presentation and Communication Skills

Applications

Experience

Director, Project Manager, Consultant, Internal Operations Corinne M. Lettau Consulting

Marketing and Advertising industry

1988 – Present (20 years)

Corinne has 4 recommendations (3 co-workers, 1 client) including:

Neal Hughlett, Copywriter, Fallon

Jefferson Fee

Interactive, Print Promotions, In Store Marketing, Licensing & Packaging Project Manager Target Corporation

Marketing and Advertising industry

1997 – 2003 (6 years)

Created, integrated, set and enforced an effective production process for website projects, including refresh timing and action templates and training manuals. Built and maintained schedules for the Department Store Division.

Streamlined and managed workflow on big picture projects such as the site redesign and the addition of Gift Registry online. Trained staff.

Managed high-profile print and collateral projects such as the Michael Graves product launch and the Washington Monument Restoration.

Managed assets for national and international In Store Marketing promotions and Packaging projects.

Corinne has 1 recommendation (1 co-worker) including:

Sandy Doubek, Softlines Sr. Print & Trim Specialist, Target Corporation

Vice President of Marketing Heaven's Gift Photography

Marketing and Advertising industry

2001 – 2002 (1 year)

Responsible for global marketing programs, product development, PR, pricing, licensing and promotions across the images product portfolio. Focused on driving the company strategic initiative of world-wide recognition and launching international business. Re-defined the structure and organization of the company. Created and executed marketing plans and attended licensing shows.

Corinne has 1 recommendation (1 co-worker) including:

Laura Monahan Kohler, Owner, Laura Monahan Photography and Design, Owner of Heaven's Gift photography

Director / Project Management Consultant Holland Mark Boston

Marketing and Advertising industry

2001 – 2001 (less than a year)

Reorganized agency work-flow process in order to achieve an overall goal of streamlining and improving the creative product. Reviewed department operations and performed analysis of current process along with agency wide departmental strengths, weaknesses and work-flow issues. Created specific guidelines for the agency and formed a streamlined process incorporating the needs of Creative, Production, Brand, Media, Interactive, Direct Mail and Broadcast. Led agency wide department training meetings. Led weekly executive committee meetings to receive feedback and buy-in on process changes. Empowered Project Managers to enforce the new system. Led department meetings to address challenges and champion staff. Recruited and trained a qualified Director to lead the department going forward.

Corinne has 1 recommendation (1 client) including:

Marty McDonald

Director / Project Management Consultant Elgin DDB Needham Seattle

Marketing and Advertising industry

1998 – 1998 (less than a year)

Created and integrated an internal work-flow department within an agency expected to experience substantial short-term growth. Reviewed agency operation and performed analysis of current process along with departmental strengths, weaknesses and workflow issues. Created a streamlined process to meet their needs. Led department and agency-wide training meetings, following input from department heads and staff. Developed and implemented all aspects of a new workflow system, integrating the needs of Creative, Production, Account Service, Media and Broadcast. Recruited and placed a qualified department Director.

Corinne has 1 recommendation (1 manager) including:

Ron Elgin, CEO, Elgin DDB

Freelance Project Manager Colle+McVoy

Public Company; 51-200 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry

1997 – 1998 (1 year)

Managed assets for Caterpillar, Cliff's Notes, Pfizer Animal Health and other various accounts.

Corinne has 1 recommendation (1 client) including:

Flory Katz

Freelance Project Manager Wieden + Kennedy

Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry

1997 – 1997 (less than a year)

Managed all print assets for NIKE Worldwide.

Corinne has 1 recommendation (1 co-worker) including:

paul mitchell, cultural analyst, wieden + kennedy

Freelance Project Manager Bolin Marketing & Advertising

Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry

1997 – 1997 (less than a year)

Minnesota Lottery, Parade of Homes

Freelance Project Manager Martin Williams

Marketing and Advertising industry

1997 – 1997 (less than a year)

Gold'n Plump

Sr. Traffic Manager - Minneapolis & New York Fallon

Public Company; 201-500 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry

1993 – 1996 (3 years)

Managed print, broadcast and collateral assets for the following clients: United Airlines, TIME Magazine, Holiday Inn, Ralston Purina, Lee Jeans, Miller Lite, USGA.

New Business Pitch Assignments for United Airlines and Domino's Pizza.

Opened the Fallon McElligott New York office, managed 2 major accounts, trained staff.

Corinne has 3 recommendations (3 co-workers) including:

Nicole York Bogen, Art Director, Fallon

Anne Kleinhenz, Senior Print Producer, Fallon Worldwide

Freelance Traffic Manager Campbell Mithun Esty

Marketing and Advertising industry

1993 – 1993 (less than a year)

Pillsbury, General Mills

Freelance New Business Manager Rapp Collins Worldwide

Public Company; 201-500 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry

1993 – 1993 (less than a year)

Set up a work-flow and approval system, and successfully managed the McIntosh Apple II new business pitch, in an agency that did not incorporate internal project management.

Traffic Coordinator / DM Copywriter Dayton's Hudson's Marshall Field's

Retail industry

1991 – 1993 (2 years)

Managing assets and wrote copy for Print, Collateral, ROP and Catalogue.

Traffic Coordinator / DM Copywriter Nordstrom Corporation

Retail industry

1988 – 1990 (2 years)

Nordstrom Regional Offices

Education

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising , Retail Marketing Communications

1986 – 1988

University of Minnesota-Duluth Psychology

1984 – 1986

Recommendations For Corinne

Director, Project Manager, Consultant, Internal Operations Corinne M. Lettau Consulting

“I worked with Corinne on numerous assignments and accounts at Fallon McElligott in Minneapolis, and she proved to be immensely talented at managing projects, providing timely communication to the teams involved, and meeting deadlines even under the most extreme circumstances.” October 12, 2008

Neal Hughlett, Copywriter, Fallon

worked with Corinne at Corinne M. Lettau Consulting

“Corinne has established herself as a force in the ad world. Her contributions to some of the top agencies in Minnesota and the rest of the globe have been significant as she has led creative teams to outstanding success. Corinne would make a phenomenal addition to any company and I highly recommend that you contact her for any opportunity that would be fitting for her abilities. You will not be disappointed. Corinne will help drive any initiative assigned to her and exceed your expectations and you would appreciate what she has to offer to your organization. I would have selected all of the attributes but they only allowed for three, she has them all.” October 7, 2008

Top qualities: Expert, High Integrity, Creative

Jefferson Fee

hired Corinne as a Advertising Project Manager in 2008

“Corrine is an extremely detail oriented project manager who is proactive in getting steps completed. She makes sure the team understands the scope of the project and the amount of time entailed and directs the project to completion on time and within budget. She is a pleasure to work with as she keeps a very positive attitude and enjoys her work. Corrine would be an asset to any team. Feel free to contact me for more information about Corrine. Patrick Gibbs r687hv@r.postjobfree.com” October 2, 2008

Pat Gibbs, Print Production, Fallon McElligott

worked with Corinne at Corinne M. Lettau Consulting

“From the time I began working with Corinne in the mid-90s, I was impressed by her taste level, and her savvy ability to interact with people. Since then, my respect for her has only grown over the years. Corinne is a rare combination of organization and insight. She manages complex and high-level projects with ease. And perhaps most importantly, she does it all with a smile that lights up the room!” October 1, 2008

Sally Hogshead, Copywriter, Fallon McElligott

worked with Corinne at Corinne M. Lettau Consulting

Interactive, Print Promotions, In Store Marketing, Licensing & Packaging Project Manager Target Corporation

“I am thrilled to write a recommendation for Corinne. She is a buttoned-down, get-to-work Project Manager. She always has a smile on her face no matter the pressure she is under. She has no problem quickly adjusting to any environment she works in. I am very lucky to have had the priviledge to get to know Corinne while working together at Target. She taught me a lot about staying positive and being professional.” October 4, 2008

Sandy Doubek, Softlines Sr. Print & Trim Specialist, Target Corporation

worked directly with Corinne at Target Corporation

Vice President of Marketing Heaven's Gift Photography

“Corinne Lettau is a marketing genius. She is one of the most focused, driven and results-oriented professionals in the industry. In 2001, Corinne took my photography images to the New York International Licensing Show and landed contracts with several multi-national corporations. As a direct result of Corinne's market-savvy talent, our company reached levels of profit we previously thought unimaginable. I highly recommend Corrinne and know that her outstanding reputation and extensive experience will be an asset to any organization.” October 27, 2008

Laura Monahan Kohler, Owner, Laura Monahan Photography and Design, Owner of Heaven's Gift photography

worked directly with Corinne at Heaven's Gift Photography

Director / Project Management Consultant Holland Mark Boston

“I brought Corinne in at both DDB Seattle and Holland Mark in Boston to implement a traffic department(aka Project Management) and she was a tremendous success. Corinne listens very well, and then works extremely well with the team to get the job done effectively by empowering team members. She left us with a strong traffic system in each case, and our agencies were far superior operations because of the systems she set up for us. Would hire her again in heartbeat.” October 1, 2008

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert

Marty McDonald

hired Corinne as a Business Consultant in 1998

Director / Project Management Consultant Elgin DDB Needham Seattle

“We hired Corinne to help us transist from a not-very-effective traffic system to project management. She did it in the time and budget allotted in a way that exceeded our expectations. She even helped to locate and recruit a very talented person to run the department after her job was done.” October 29, 2008

Ron Elgin, CEO, Elgin DDB

managed Corinne at Elgin DDB Needham Seattle

Freelance Project Manager Colle+McVoy

“Corrine is a detailed-oriented Traffic/Project Manager who is extremely knowledgeable of the creative process. She was an excellent resource when I needed freelance help, as a result I hired her many times. She was the one person I knew that could jump in a manage any project at any stage with little to no supervision. Corrine has a high work ethic, a great personsality and she is a pleasure to work with. Flory Katz” October 28, 2008

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert

Flory Katz

hired Corinne as a Project Manager in 1999, and hired Corinne more than once

Freelance Project Manager Wieden + Kennedy

“I worked in the same department with Corinne at w+k's portland office, at that time it was the mother ship of the young and growing agency. Chaos was the accepted rule, and managing projects in that atmosphere required long hours, a massive sense of humor and certain ability to be a freak about control while at the same time standing back and eating the popcorn while soaking in the disaster flicks that plays out before you on multiple screens. Simply stated, Corinne gets it, she thrived in that environment and every deadline was met, and no child was left behind. She is a great hire.” October 2, 2008

paul mitchell, cultural analyst, wieden + kennedy

worked directly with Corinne at Wieden + Kennedy

Sr. Traffic Manager - Minneapolis & New York Fallon

“I highly recommend Corinne. She has an incredible work ethic, completely devoted to doing great work and making sure it gets done in the most efficient and timely manner. She manages time, projects and most of all people with the utmost of integrity and dedication. She's a great asset to any team as well as a great team leader. It was a pleasure working with her. Her enthusiasm and sense of humor made it a wonderful atmosphere to work in, especially in a business that lends itself to tight deadlines, lots of last minute changes and heavy workloads.” October 27, 2008

Nicole York Bogen, Art Director, Fallon

worked directly with Corinne at Fallon

“Corrine did a great job in the Traffic department during our tenure together at Fallon in Minneapolis. We worked on the Time magazine account, where we quickly discovered that publication client advertising is even more fast paced than other areas of client advertising! I can recommend Corrine as a coworker with integrity and a strong sense of teamwork.” September 26, 2008

Anne Kleinhenz, Senior Print Producer, Fallon Worldwide

worked with Corinne at Fallon McElligott

“I had the pleasure of working with Corinne at Fallon on a variety of accounts and in a variety of offices, both New York and Minneapolis. As a traffic / project manager Corinne was always clear, positive and well organized. She gracefully served as a liaison between creative and account departments. Corinne also had the unique ability to calm a storm, while keeping the ship moving forward and in the right direction. She is grounded under stress and not at all afraid of hard work. I happily endorse Corinne and would be exceedingly pleased to work once again with her.” September 24, 2008

Kevin Amter, ACD, Fallon

worked directly with Corinne at Fallon McElligott

Additional Information

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Dressage Daily

Interests FEI Dressage Competitor & Horse Trainer, Mountain Hiking, Tennis, Competitive Swimming, Gourmet Restaurants, Entertaining, Christianity and the Church

Groups and Associations United States Equestrian Federation, United States Equestrian Team, United States Dressage Federation, Rocky Mountain Dressage Federation, Central States Dressage Federation, Danish Warmblood Association, Swedish Warmblood Association

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