Accomplished professional with twenty years experience in consumer brand promotions, event marketing and media. Supportive mentor, strategic thinker and skilled problem solver with strong management skills. Proven employee with a commitment to upholding team morale and attaining internal and external business goals.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Business Development
Allegra Marketing Print Mail - Naperville
03.2023 - Current
Developed customized solutions tailored specifically to individual client needs, leading to an increase in repeat business engagements.
Increased client base by developing and implementing effective business development strategies.
Negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors and suppliers, reducing operational costs significantly for the organization.
Negotiated, prepared, and signed contracts with clients.
Enhanced company''s market presence through targeted networking events and relationship building.
Regional Marketing Manager
Heineken USA
09.2007 - 06.2010
Company Overview: Brands: Heineken, Heineken Light, Amstel Light, Dos Equis, Tecate, Tecate Light, Newcastle Brown Ale
Heineken Light Launch
Heineken sponsorship of Pitchfork
Money Management
Media
Distributor/Retailer support
Sales Team/Corporate Integration
Tecate Programming
Events
Brands: Heineken, Heineken Light, Amstel Light, Dos Equis, Tecate, Tecate Light, Newcastle Brown Ale
Managing Director
Ryan Partnership
02.2005 - 09.2007
Company Overview: Clients: Heineken USA, Saputo Cheese USA, Inc., Mexican Board of Tourism, World Kitchen, Inc.
Lead and motivate a team of two in the management of all Dutch brand consumer promotions for Heineken USA in the Central Region, a 19-state territory
Harmonize the needs, programming and management of retainer and project-based clientele
Balance regional business goals and variables with corporate brand platforms and strategies
Responsible for generating $550K in annual gross profit for the Ryan Chicago office; as of May 2007 on track to deliver $600K+
Serve as Office Manager of the Ryan Chicago office, reporting to the president
Actively participate in all facets of new business procurement for the Ryan Chicago office
Designed and influenced local launch plans and incentives for the first new brand offering in the Heineken USA portfolio in approximately 20 years; Heineken Premium Light sales volume exceeded plan for calendar year 2006
Clients: Heineken USA, Saputo Cheese USA, Inc., Mexican Board of Tourism, World Kitchen, Inc.
Account Director
Entertainment Marketing, Incorporated
02.2003 - 03.2004
Company Overview: Clients: Brown-Forman (Jack Daniel’s, Southern Comfort, Finlandia Vodka, Glenmorangie)
Managed the profitability and growth of the Jack Daniel’s brand and served as the engagement lead for client relationships
Created and activated the Brown-Forman Spirits Americas on-premise, long-term brand building program
Accountable for strategic planning and development of Jack Daniel’s experiential music program
Streamlined internal financial and creative processes and advocated a re-defined agency culture
Managed staff of five agency professionals
Clients: Brown-Forman (Jack Daniel’s, Southern Comfort, Finlandia Vodka, Glenmorangie)
On-Premise Manager, Integrated Marketing
Jim Beam Brands Company
01.2001 - 01.2003
Company Overview: Brands: The Dalmore, DeKuyper Cordials, Jim Beam, Jim Beam Black, Kessler, Knob Creek, Windsor Canadian, Vox
Promotional Marketing Manager
Regional Marketing Manager
Established an on-premise network to facilitate the exchange of information between JBBCo brand managers and Future Brands sales regions, and instituted an annual forum to focus on key issues and opportunities affecting the channel
Streamlined the sharing of promotion plans, success stories and processes between all global regions, including the Far East, Greater Europe and Latin America
Formalized a promotion planning process and oversaw the first-ever corporate promotion for Jim Beam Bourbon within the Latin American market
Advanced the value and quality of US and Global Duty Free brand efforts by organizing the planning process and developing channel specific cartons
Launched the first ever JBBCo Hispanic effort on behalf of the Jim Beam brand; the two million dollar launch affected four core markets and incorporated a mix of public relations, consumer promotion, advertising and sales supports
Responsible for the profit objectives and strategic marketing plans for brown spirit regional brands Windsor Canadian and Kessler Whiskies
Supervised the career growth of a marketing coordinator and oversaw management of all agency partnerships
Brands: The Dalmore, DeKuyper Cordials, Jim Beam, Jim Beam Black, Kessler, Knob Creek, Windsor Canadian, Vox
Account Director
Ryan Partnership
01.1997 - 01.2001
Company Overview: Clients: Heineken USA, Kraft Foods, Perrier Group of America
Account Manager
Managed both project and retainer based client relationships and led account service and creative teams in client strategy, programming, maintenance and finance
Developed, presented and activated innovative promotional concepts that were relevant to target consumers and fulfilled regional brand objectives; two regional promotions were picked up nationally
Cultivated the career development of one account manager
Communicated gross profit numbers and forecasts to agency principals on a monthly and bi-annual basis
Clients: Heineken USA, Kraft Foods, Perrier Group of America
Field Marketing Director
Entertainment Marketing, Incorporated
01.1994 - 01.1997
Company Overview: Clients: Anheuser-Busch, Inc., Discover Card, Hanes Hosiery, MCI Communications, Philip Morris, USA, Private Issue by Discover Card, Sharp Electronics Corporation, Tribune Entertainment Company
Field Marketing Manager
Planned and implemented general market/ethnic experiential consumer marketing promotions to drive trial and awareness levels
Interviewed, hired, trained and supervised tour/promotion managers and internal staff in the execution of nationally sponsored concert tours and promotional events
Handled and executed all facets of concert riders and sponsorship contracts with local and national promoters
Engineered the design and production of signage materials to effectively merchandise concert/event venues
Clients: Anheuser-Busch, Inc., Discover Card, Hanes Hosiery, MCI Communications, Philip Morris, USA, Private Issue by Discover Card, Sharp Electronics Corporation, Tribune Entertainment Company
Field Media Representative
Foote, Cone & Belding
01.1990 - 01.1994
Company Overview: Client: Coors Brewing Company
Assistant Field Media Representative
Designed and presented market specific campaigns to regional advertising managers and distributor partners
Developed, negotiated, implemented and evaluated spot radio campaigns and merchandising agreements nationwide
Trained and supervised assistant field media representatives
Client: Coors Brewing Company
Education
Bachelor in Science Degree - Marketing
DePaul University
Chicago, Illinois
01.1990
Skills
Networking
Revenue growth
Key account management
Pipeline development
Customer engagement
Social media marketing
Lead generation
Relationship building
New business development
Sales and marketing
Business development
Marketing
CRM platforms
Team collaboration
Proposal writing
Interests
Cooking
Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
Gardening
I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
Hiking
Volunteering
Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP)
Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
President | CEO at Spell it with Color, Inc. (dba: Allegra Marketing | Print | Signs)President | CEO at Spell it with Color, Inc. (dba: Allegra Marketing | Print | Signs)