Internet Fundraising Expert & Public Speaker
15+ years Internet marketing success with increasing management responsibility.
Extensive cross-channel, integrated media planning and buying knowledge.
Superior creative skills including development, execution and management.
Direct-response Customer Acquisition and Lead Generation expertise.
Communication panache including PR, Collateral, Events and more.
Entrepreneurial spirit! Business Acumen Plus! Awesome Rolodex!
Empowering local, regional and national charities by providing free tools for leveraging the power and community of the Internet to more readily achieve unprecedented fundraising success.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Implements the strategic goals and objectives of the operation. Provides direction and leadership toward the achievement of the company's philosophy, mission and strategy.
Performance-based Internet marketing company exploits incentivized promotion path and media arbitrage for online customer acquisition and high volume lead generation.
Director, Business Development
Leads online and offline cross-channel media buying and creative development.
Leads new advertiser sales, offer incubation, marketing and corporate communications.
Director, Corporate Communications
Developed launch creative strategy, initial online presence, related collateral, marketing events and public relations.
Creative Services Manager
Produced creative processes; Managed graphic arts staff and outsourcing.
Start-up web design / development agency, specializing in the Real Estate market.
Primary client base: REBNY
Vice President, Business Development & Creative Services
Project management while garnering roster of more than 50 new clients.
Built and led creative services team; Managed Sales, Marketing and Promotion.
Director, Corporate Communications
Developed launch creative strategy, initial online presence, related collateral, marketing events and public relations.
Creative Services Manager
Produced creative processes; Managed graphic arts staff and outsourcing.
Television production / distribution agency focused on In-Flight Entertainment.
Key clients: AOL, British Airways, CASIO, Delta Air Lines, IBM, Kodak, Microsoft, Ricoh, SONY, United Airlines.
Executive Producer
Developed / maintained worldwide network of production professionals.
Managed all clients & vendors.
Creative Services Director
Program development, talent negotiation and managed in-house production staff.
Producer of sponsored magazine-style national cable network television.
Group Vice President, Lifestyle
Led program development, network relations, and production. Produced Modern Cuisine starring Robin Leach and Big Boys Toys with Johnny Bench, plus a variety of network specials.
Senior Producer, Health & Consumer Electronics Programming
Managed Sales and Production for Healthy Living with Dr. Joyce Brothers as well as Sights & Sounds for The Discovery Channel.
Account Executive / Producer
Consistently surpassed sales and production objectives.
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First Marketing Corporation 1988 – 1991
Staff Writer, Private Banking Group Pompano, Florida
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JW Charles Securities 1987 – 1988
Series 7 Securities Broker Boca Raton, Florida
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Community Newspaper Group 1986 – 1987
Territory Sales Rep Pompano, Florida
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Bachelor of Arts in Communications
Double Major >> Advertising & Journalism
Double Minor >> Public Relations & Television Production
“I have had the pleasure of doing business with Dennis. He is on the ball, knows what his clients want, doesn’t waste your time, is very attentive to detail and delivers results. He has the creativity, experience and finesse to skillfully execute cross-media promotions flawlessly… one of the top minds in marketing…”
“Dennis has a keen eye for business deals and the skill to put together individuals who develop solid business relationships. I am impressed with his dedication and commitment and consider him a valued business partner.”
“Dennis is an action-oriented, conscientious professional with strong follow up skills. He has an energetic and enthusiastic approach to his work.”
“Dennis is very passionate about the online industry and the products at TheUseful and has a driving ambition to serve his colleagues and customers to the best of his ability.”
“Dennis goes all out for his colleagues, clients and his company. He understands the business and knows how to get right to the heart of the customers' needs to close the deal. No matter what task he is given, he attacks it with gusto and always displays a positive outlook.”
“Dennis is a very dynamic person. He was one of the first people I worked with at World Avenue. He was very kind and supportive. Dennis is detail oriented and creative. I have seen Dennis work with senior management, delivering well thought out and precise presentations. Dennis is an asset.”
“Dennis is a great thinker with the rare aptitude to make people feel at ease no matter the circumstances, coupled with a keen talent for writing and business development. I've always looked forward to Dennis' input and help in the projects that I've managed and where he was involved since I've learned to greatly value his input and contribution.”