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Ben Bonart * South Broadway, Nyack, NY ****0 . 914-***-**** .
abibhn@r.postjobfree.com
Strategic thinker, creative catalyst and team collaborator with expertise
in making great ideas into
rewarding experiences for client's and their customers.
Professional Experience
2007 - 2010: The Garr Group, Inc. - Managing Director
Conceived and managed content driven promotions and merchandising for TGG
Digital Marketing division, and designed and merchandised branded and
licensed DVD products for retail and online distribution through Walmart,
Target and other leading retailers for TGG Direct division.
Clients:, Walmart, Sams, Target, K-Mart, Cosco, Boehringer Ingelheim
(Zantac), Lumenas Studios,
Roy Orbison Alliance, MasterLock, Ross Stores, Best Buy, Anderson
Merchandisers, Shape, Elle.
2006 - 2007: Saatchi & Saatchi - Director, Integrated Services
Coordinated and developed Marketing Communications, CRM, Promotion and
Shopper Marketing
in collaboration with all agency account groups and clients. Clients:
Avaya, Pay By Touch, BASF,
P&G Beauty Products, JC Penney, Wendy's, American Express, Ameriprise,
General Mills, Novartis
2003 - 2006: Interbrand - Director, Integrated Marketing
Expanded existing and prospective client relationships via integrated
marketing and communications
across multiple touch points. Clients: Guidant, Wachovia, New York Life,
Emerson Climate Technologies,
HSM Group - World Business Forum, Fleet Bank, C-Change, A&P, Pitney Bowes,
Procter & Gamble, Tyco,
Office Depot, AT&T, GE, AARP, Organon
1998 - 2002: Right Road, LLC - Managing Director
Directed marketing services consortium providing creative and marketing
support and implementation
for agencies and direct to clients. Clients: Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of the American Indian, Nonstock, Inc., ESPN, Viva Eyewear,
Warren Communications News, EURO RSCG, Koplik Paper,
Marinelli Communications, USA Iron, Munroe Creative Partners
1992- 1997: Saatchi & Saatchi Rowland - President, Promotion & Design
Following the acquisition of the 2000 Group, directed marketing division of
Rowland Worldwide,
Saatchi & Saatchi global Public Relations division.
Clients: DuPont (Lycra, Coolmax, Comforel, Teflon), Canon Cameras and
Copiers, Black & Decker,
100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance, Exxon Mobil
1987 - 1992: Marketing 2000 Group - President
Founded Marketing Services company with focus on creative thinking, design
and execution.
Clients: Springs Industries, AIWA Electronics, Pizza Hut, Multimedia
Entertainment, Boy's Choir of Harlem,
Donna Giuliani NYC Cool School, Multimedia Entertainment (Donahue, Sally,
Jerry Springer)
1984 - 1986: American Consulting Corporation - Manager, Marketing Services
Managed Marketing Services creative
department responsible for development and execution of all client
promotion programs. Clients: Citicorp, Quaker Oats, Pepsico, AMC Jeep
Education
Syracuse University - Newhouse School of Communications - Marketing &
Advertising
Tulane University - Art & Design