CFI Design GroupEVP/Partner
Feb. 1983 - Sep. 1999United StatesCore product was information design, document management solutions and JIT delivery of corporate communications specializing in financial services/credit card marketing. *Led the companys rapid growth: a 240% increase of billings and 11% net profit margin over 5 years.
*Established team building and leadership skills; 11 reports. *Major customers: Fidelity Investments, First Union, National City, Putnam Investments, The Topps Company, Orange Country Register, Primerica, Travelers.
*Initiated specialized work for major ad agencies. Clients included: Associates Bank, Amtrak, AT&T, Check Free, Dayton Hudson, IBM, and JI Case. *Transitioned this company into a high end marketing services firm and industry leading presence. Our largest billings were 1996: $5M. *Showcased unique ability to marry corporate marketing strategy with sales strategy and tactics. This skill would prove foundational to successes here and in the future.