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Bruce D. Ginsberg
Scarsdale, N.Y. 10583
Mobile: 914-***-****
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! Whom It May Concern,
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sales in the marketing services arena. I have relevant experience in both sales and marketing I’ve suc-
cessfully sold integrated marketing communications programs to very large companies, which have been
mostly focused on digital/interactive (with a strong focus in social/new media, online campaigns and
website design/development), but have also included PR, marketing & corporate communications, experi-
ential marketing, consumer promotions, events and sponsorships, multicultural, mobile, retail, branded
entertainment and in-store components.
! put, I am a rainmaker with recent and relevant experience selling website design and develop-
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ment, digital marketing campaigns, PR, communications and engagement strategies to large consumer-
targeted and B2B brands and possess amazing relationships with brand marketers at the most senior
levels.
! my recent role as head of Business Development and Growth for a Global Omnicom PR and integrated
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marketing communications agency I have created new opportunities leading to our being named AOR at
KFC and Glidden Paints/AKZO Nobel and to winning project work for Johnson & Johnson, Rodale, Bos-
ton Beer/Sam Adams and Coty. Additional opportunities exist at Coty, Campbells Soup Company, Pepsi-
co, Diageo and Remy.
! recent years I have initiated and closed millions of dollars in new business with such companies as
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Pfizer, Fidelity Investments, GM, Johnson & Johnson, Sharp Electronics, Classic Media, Remy Cointreau
USA, Bacardi USA, Fuji Film, Ocean Spray, SAP, MasterCard, Barclay’s Capital, Masterfoods/Mars Inc,
Dell Computer, Bank of America and other major brands across a variety of business sectors.
!actually enjoy cold calling, getting through to key decision makers and making an overwhelmingly ef-
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fective presentation and close, while building and managing long-lasting client relationships. I thrive on
doing the big deals and using my negotiating skills and network of contacts to get the job done.
! your company is seeking a professional rainmaker to take your business to the next level, I look for-
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ward to speaking with you. Thanks for your time and attention.
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Bruce Ginsberg
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BRUCE D. GINSBERG
31 Greenacres Avenue, Scarsdale, NY 10583 • 914-***-**** • **************@*****.***
http://www.linkedin.com/in/bruceginsberg/
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING EXECUTIVE
PROVEN SUCCESS IN DELIVERING PROFIT GAINS IN HIGHLY COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENTS
Business Development – Sales Leadership – Marketing – Client Relations – Sales Training – Brand
Strategy
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RAINMAKER: Outstanding ability to establish immediate rapport and build long-lasting
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client Relationships.
Ø Opened doors and created millions of dollars in new client revenues for digital, promotional, PR
and integrated marketing agencies. Called a “meeting machine” by former CEO.
Ø Adept at creating win-win partnerships with Fortune 500 corporations, consumer-targeted
brands and agencies
Ø Set world records for sales performance and revenue growth in a multinational business event
organization
Ø Reorganized corporate alliance and sponsorship program for prestigious NYC performing arts or-
ganization, resulting in additional $2.2 million of revenue.
Ø Sold in millions of dollars in Brand Strategy, Product Launch, Digital Marketing campaigns, Social
Media Marketing programs, website design, video content creation and integrated marketing
programs to blue-chip brands
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STRATEGIST: Agency and brand-side experience and understanding of how brands think;
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Ability to understand client needs, both stated and unstated.
Ø Drove sales increase for global and boutique agencies; led new product development and best
practices initiative.
Ø Formulated pricing model that enabled rapid sales increase, supporting year-over-year company
growth.
Ø Created national marketing program for rollout of new products, consisting of print advertising,
point-of-purchase displays, trade show exhibits and promotional events.
Ø Excels at driving brand recognition and revenue growth through effective consumer programs.
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LEADER: Fosters profitable business relationships and rallies the troops to achieve goals.
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Ø Member of Senior Management Team at PR, Digital, Promotions and Experiential Agencies
Ø Ignited cooperative atmosphere among sales team, significantly improving performance.
Ø Led national team of 80+ sales associates to reach 100% of quota year over year.
Ø Built a national sales force from scratch. Successfully introduced new products into new market-
places through direct sales and the hiring, training and management of sales reps.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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MCD
Senior Vice President, Growth & Innovation 2013-Current
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Revamping growth and innovation strategy at 15 year old independent digital customer experience
agency. Clients range from J&J to Discover and Samsung.
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Emanate Public Relations/Ketchum - Omnicom
Director (SVP), Growth Catalyst 2011-2013
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Responsible for new client opportunity creation and acquisition for Omnicom global integrated marketing commu-
nications and public relations agency. $1.9mm in new revenue.New clients to date include Johnson & Johnson, con-
sumer and corporate AOR for KFC and Glidden Paints, Sam Adams, Rodale Press and more. Opportunities created
at Pepsico, Remy, Hertz, Staples, Foxwoods, Guess Inc, Coty, Chicos.
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ClickFire Media/Click3X, New York, NY
Senior Vice President –Business Development 2010 – 2011
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Responsible for new business development for full-service digital marketing and interactive content cre-
ation agency. Built the direct-to-brand business. New clients include Little Tikes, Bratz, Panasonic, Lego,
Bombay Company, Sharper Image, Munchkin Inc, Seventh Generation and more.
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R /R D, Wilton, CT
YAN ARTNERSHIP YAN I IRECT
Senior Vice President –Business Development 2008-2010
! Played pivotal role in building new business pipeline, including over $2mm in new revenue.
Represented promotional, shopper, digital/interactive(social media) & event marketing divisions
Opened up new client business with such companies as Philips Electronics, Bacardi, Heinz, Hertz,
Panasonic, Bayer, Abbott, Domino Foods & Kelloggs.
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US /C A M, New York, NY
ONCEPTS O CTIVE ARKETING
Senior Vice President, Business Development, 2007-2008
! Led business development team in opening new client opportunities with brands including Sharp
Electronics, Pepsi and Wachovia, $2.1mm in new client revenue.
Put in place development plan to build multicultural, experiential/event, shopper marketing and digi-
tal divisions.
Business Development unit dissolved due to change in company’s marketing strategy in 2008
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DVC /DVC W, New York, NY
XPERIENTIAL ORLDWIDE
! Freelance consultant responsible for opening doors and generating first meetings and new busi-
Vice President, Business Development, 2003-2006
ness with top-tier consumer brands.
Initiated over $5 million in new client revenue with American Express, Ocean Spray, SAP, Easy
Spirit/Nine West, Samsung, BMW of North America, Masterfoods/Mars Inc., Fuji Film, Pfizer, Bar-
clays Capital, Remy USA and other major companies.
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EDUCATION
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Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ – Major: Psychology
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INDUSTRY AFFILIATION AND CHARITY WORK
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V :A RC, New York, NY
OLUNTEER MERICAN ED ROSS
! Co-Manager of Respite Center #2, providing logistical support, meals, supplies, procurement of
Manager of Respite Center at Ground Zero 2001-2002
supplies and overall administration of high-volume multiple resource center. at World Trade Center
site after 9/11. Awarded Certificate of Appreciation by National Red Cross.
Co-Chair - Experiential Marketing Center of Excellence for the PMA (Promotional Marketing Associa-
tion) 2008-2010
! In The Wall Gang Camp – Volunteer cabin counselor and fundraiser at Camp for children with
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life-threatening diseases founded by Paul Newman (13 years and counting)