Sue Schmitz Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Jacksonville, Florida, Us

I support mid and late-career professionals successfully transition to new opportunities after being downsized or right-sized. My clients come from all industries and all professions and each has a unique outcome objective. My job is to help them think through and execute all the steps in the job search process beginning with discovery and lasting through successful onboarding. In between I help with the creation and execution of job search tools such as the definition and implementation of a unique personal brand, creation of compelling resumes, LinkedIn profiles, cover letters, marketing flyers and other job search tools, preparation and execution of compelling interviews, strategic handling of the post-interview process, win/win negotiations of salary and benefits and successful transition to their desired next step.I also facilitate networking through introductions from my own personal network and encouragement to seek out other outlets such as professional associations and alumni groups."Sue really stayed on top of me in a professional manner to keep me moving in the right direction. Her professional experience and overall life experience provided wonderful perspective and a refreshing point of view. She truly cares and makes the extra effort to follow-up and see how you are moving along in the job search process. " -- Colleen Dooley, Successful LHH Job Seeker

I help professionals of all ages and passions successfully navigate their careers. My scope includes everyone from college students looking to build their first resume and LinkedIn profile when applying for internships and graduate school, to new grads needing strategic assistance identifying and landing their first professional role, to skilled immigrants and refugees hoping to find professional positions commensurate with what they had in their home countries, to experienced executives looking for creative ways to best present their accomplishments in order to make their next career move forward. As a career changer myself, I understand what is required to establish a footing in a new field and can offer significant insight into ways to expedite the process and enjoy successful outcomes. Currently, I am coaching job seekers from a variety of different sources including:* Professionally trained refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants taking part in Upwardly Global's extensive job placement program, www.upwardlyglobal.org* New Northwestern Medill grads as they consider their first professional Integrated Marketing Communications opportunities, www.medill.northwestern.edu* Job hunters at all stages, of all ages and in all fields as a coach at the Chicago Career Transitions Center, www.ctcchicago.org* Private clients of all backgrounds who are referred to me from a variety of sources"Sue offered expert advice to me while searching for a new job: strengthening my resume and coaching me through negotiations. I appreciated her guidance which helped me land an incredible opportunity. Thank you, Sue!" Taylor Schmidt, Private Client

Evanston, Il, Us

I thoroughly prepared Integrated Marketing Communications ( IMC) students and alums for rewarding careers in marketing-related fields. I counseled students and alums, built their personal brands and elevator pitches, created compelling search tools, sought out opportunities commensurate with their interests and negotiated fair salaries and rich benefit packages* Achieved job placements of 90% plus during each of three class years* Hosted variety of employer events and onsite visits* Co-led talentQ team and oversaw panel discussions, info sessions, video newsletters and most successful expo to date* Created and implemented Employer-hosted Workshops, Speed Networking events and San Francisco Career Treks* Collected and reported employment outcome data* Created a strong online presence via social media, email, listservs and Canvas for Medill IMC* Oversaw meaningful projects for graduate interns and three work-study students"Sue Schmitz and I worked together at Medill Career Services. Sue is the most effective counselor we've ever hired to work with our Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) grad students. In addition to being a graduate of the program herself, she is able to draw upon her own career experiences in marketing to provide context, contacts and concepts that help students do well in their job searches.Sue's outcomes results (placements) were among the highest, not only for Medill's career advisors, but across the University. Her involvement with and support of the IMC faculty at Medill is outstanding and her rapport with employer representatives are what helps her to be so successful with students.No nine to fiver, Sue is someone to count on to get things done. She will succeed in whatever she sets her mind to and is a willing team player. I couldn't recommend anyone more highly than Sue. As she won't be available for long, act on contacting her quickly." -- Jim O'Brien, Retired Director, Medill Career Services

Oral Health America was a national nonprofit organization working to educate Americans about the importance of mouth health to overall health and well-being.While there, I created and implemented the organization's first comprehensive marketing/communications plan, leveraging partnerships, awareness days and donor contributions to raise awareness and increase funding while simultaneously building a high performing team including web, social media, writing and design professionals. Specific accomplishments include:* Managed strategy, planning and implementation of all communications and robust, integrated campaigns, generating millions of audience impressions across a variety of mediums* Leveraged eye opening public opinion survey to create 39 million impressions, including 559,000 directly attributed to social media channels* More than doubled organization's social media following on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter* Participated in Partnership for Healthy Mouths, Healthy Lives campaign which received more than $33 million in free ad space and time and achieved 7% year-over-year increase in kids brushing 2X per day, 2 minutes each time* Supported development efforts with income-generating activities and personal outreach

London, Gb

I directed marketing and sales support efforts for several fast-growing business units while also representing company on charitable board of directors. I directly influenced team engagement through active leadership of internal business group and extensive mentoring.* Singlehandedly marketed 23 high potential products in the health, retirement and talent categories* Contributed, through strategic business planning and tactical execution across the web, via print and through personal interactions, to consistent quota-exceeding sales achievements * Created integrated marketing campaign, including dedicated microsite and extensive social media programs, to achieve significant sales growth for prioritized business unit"Sue is one of the most creative people I've ever worked with. She has endless ideas and enthusiasm which her co-workers find inspiring and energizing. She has a broad range of marketing and advertising skills along with a keen business mind and a rare ability to make connections." -- Laura Mandell, Retired Marketing Leader, Hewitt Associates

London, Gb

I directed the company's efforts to promote a unified marketing vision and institutionalize best marketing practices throughout the world. * Created and led global marketing council, building positive perceptions of the company as a global leader through unified brand positioning and shared programs, procedures and guidelines* Initiated collective solutions that built greater awareness, better utilized existing marketing materials and extended reach of marketing team support throughout all regions* Launched and managed highly valued company magazine with subscription base of 40,000+ globally"Sue is one of the most postive, can-do, creative marketing folks with whom I've worked with my 25+ year HR consulting career. She stretched marketing budgets, created fabulous events and campaigns, and communicated internally with energy and enthusiasm to the sales force to ensure that we were all consistent in delivering the marketing messages she and her team created. I highly recommend her!" -- Gail Corvette, Former Leader, Hewitt Associates Asia-Pacific Region

London, Gb

I oversaw Hewitt's corporate advertising program during an exciting time at the firm. While in this role, I extended the budget's reach by 22% through effective merchandising while achieving competitive CPMs and premium ad positions. I also directed a groundbreaking virtual/live golf event aimed at Fortune 1000 CEOs. Achieved 18% response rate, generated 2600+ brand interactions and built awareness and personal relationships with the C-suite.In addition, I conceived of and managed a weekly webinar series which averaged several hundred participants per event, resulting in large number of inquiries and leads for presenting business units."Sue is a consummate marketing leader. She has a wonderful ability to think strategically, inspire her team, and then lead the tactical execution. She is one of the most creative people I know, and her enthusiasm and natural inclination to collaborate and innovate is contagious. Sue sets high expectations for her direct reports, but she encourages and supports them to ensure that they succeed. She wants her team to deliver quality projects, grow, and learn. Sue is one of the best managers I've ever had, and I would welcome the opportunity to work with her again." -- Christine Conry, Direct Report at Hewitt Associates

London, Gb

While in this role, I served on several integrated teams including sales, operations, public relations, internal communications, research, IT and legal to provide strategic business consultation and integrated marketing support to several consulting practices including Health Management, Talent and Organizational Change, and Mergers and Acquisitions."If I had one "lifeline" to use to get creative advice for an upcoming marketing program, I would call Sue. She is never satisfied with the status quo and is continually looking to new ways to engage her audiences and meet the business needs. Yet, Sue balances her creative expertise with a savvy business sense to ensure that her marketing programs drive the expected business results. I had the privilege to work with Sue for a number of years and think she would be a great addition to any marketing organization." -- Jon Hay, Former Co-Worker and Marketing Teammate

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

I was brought in to direct multi-market sponsorship programs for ACS's extremely successful "Home for the Holidays" consumer marketing effort. I also supervised diverse creative and media and variety of direct mail vehicles tied to same campaign.

Working with the founder, I developed a business plan resulting in multi-million dollar venture capitol funding for the China Online news service while simultaneously building sales of translation and interpretation services through direct selling and marketing programs.

Master’S Degree, Integrated Marketing Communications

Bachelor’S Degree, Journalism, Specialization In Advertising And Public Relations