BENJAMIN C. ALLEN
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Marketing Programs / Branding / Graphic Design / New Product Design /
Product Packaging / Photography Direction / New Media / Video / P&L /
Start-ups / Domestic & International / B2B-B2C / Training / Page Layout /
Printing Production / Channel Development / Bilingual
With an award-winning background in graphic design,
marketing, media and distribution, I have increased
revenues and profitability. Supported by my
business acumen, I manage all aspects of marketing
campaigns, including copywriting, corporate
identities and advertising, I drive new business
and expand existing brand awareness.
- Creating, branding and launch of new product
lines, leading to increased revenues
- Designing and directing printed marketing materials
- Implementing innovative promotional campaigns to
drive profitability in down-markets
- Maximizing customer satisfaction to drive repeat
and referral business
Known for being resourceful, I am a strong leader
and exceptional team player. I meet tight
deadlines, while meeting demanding objectives. I am
bi-lingual with English and Spanish. I earned my AA
in Visual Art and Design at Salt Lake Community
College. I received the Rainmaker award from
ForeverGreen, for outstanding performance.
CAREER HISTORY
Marketing Director,
ForeverGreen International, 2006 to Present. $30M
health and wellness and network marketing firm.
Ensure productivity and project completion with
management, including graphic design, product packaging, web design,
multimedia producers and copywriters. Manage six
direct reports, reporting to CEO / Pres.
Director of Creative Services, ForeverGreen
International, 2003 to 2006. Oversaw creation of
product branding and product marketing materials.
Ensured proper profit margins. Managed two direct
reports and reported directly to CMO.
Assistant Director of Creative Services, Destiny
WorldWide, 2000 to 2003. $3.6M start-up marketing
firm. Assisted in creation of marketing and branding
of new company and launch of new product lines.
Created marketing, training and promotional
materials. Reported to Creative Services Director.
Personal: An avid outdoors enthusiast, I enjoy
biking, fishing, camping and hiking. Other
interests include classic cars, antique toys and
collectibles, gardening, yard work, art and music.
Additionally, I volunteer as a Varsity Scout Leader
for the Boy Scouts of America and assist with non-
profit charitable work for the Happy Children
Foundation.