BIZMARK, CT - Key Persons
Advanced design skills matched with savvy marketing experience help Allison deliver exceptional creative that continually exceeds client expectations.
Over the last two decades, Allison has worked with a wide range of clients from technology to financial to fashion, including Pitney Bowes, Broadridge, Prudential Financial, Façonnable, IBM, Berlitz, PricewaterhouseCoopers, American Express, Panasonic, Trex Medical Corporation, Capital One, GE Capital and Nestle.
Armed with dazzling multimedia skills that turn complex video projects into compelling, persuasive content, Brian handles multimedia assignments with the expertise of a veteran.
A Fairfield University graduate, Brian develops new media projects that help our clients benefit from interactive videos featuring advanced custom graphics and usability. Additionally, he oversees print production management and fulfillment as well as data-management.
such as Citigroup, Avon, Deloitte, BNP Paribas Bank, Pfizer, Avis, Salomon Brothers, Vineyard Vines, IBM, Danone, and many others. With a proven record of driving business to diverse industries, he brings a passion for creating smart, unique designs and messages that attract attention and drive responses.
Skilled in developing high-impact marketing materials, brand identities, and print designs, Camilo has a track record of leading by example. He consistently meets the most demanding deadlines and communicates effectively with cross-functional teams.
A native of Yucatan, Mexico, Camilo adds a cross cultural understanding of powerful visual communications to his work that pays off year after year. As an art director dedicated to finding the most cost-effective and creative solutions for all challenges, he takes a hands-on approach to working with artists and collaborating with clients to bring creative concepts to life.
Camilo graduated from the Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, California, and when he's not working on winning campaign designs, he volunteers as a consultant for the United Nations, United Nations Development Programme, and The GEF Small Grants Programme. For over a decade he has overseen and engaged in content and collateral creation from concept to completion for a variety of international stakeholders, UN events and special presentations.
In his free time, Camilo enjoys traveling with his family throughout the U.S. to his family home in Yucatan.
A natural communicator and marketer, Dan is passionate about building and maintaining great client relationships and delivering quality service.
Always up for a challenge, Dan makes a point of clearly identifying client goals and understanding their critical communication needs that allows him to develop successful marketing strategies. He takes pride in raising the bar by constantly introducing fresh ideas, and appreciates the work involved that results in a job well done.
Bringing over 9 years' experience in marketing and client services from a variety of industries, Dan honed his marketing chops working closely with clients such as Verizon, Live Nation and The Children's Tumor Foundation before joining BizMark.
Holding a Bachelor's degree in Communications from The University of Connecticut, Dan is an avid hobbyist, dabbling in everything from obscure DIY projects to yoga. When he's not in the office, you'll most likely find him in his kitchen jamming to loud music while attempting to cook restaurant-quality meals.
Deirdre Fletcher brings a continual focus on the end-user to every project we undertake at BizMark. With 20 years in Marketing, Deirdre's industry experience ranges from financial services to academia to managed services and healthcare.
Formerly an SVP, Account Supervisor at VGS Creative, Deirdre managed a team that created award-winning work for clients such as Oxford Health Care, Wellesley College, Yale University, Clayton, BMW Financial Services, Orange and Rockland Power, and Diageo. Prior to VGS, Deirdre was on the client side, most recently as the VP, Marketing for E-Sync Technologies, a managed services and IT consulting provider. Deirdre's financial services experience was earned at Citibank. She worked as VP, Brand Marketing Manager for the Global Cash and Trade business and as an AVP, Marketing Manager for CitiMortgage. In both positions, Deirdre managed online, advertising, internal communications and sales enablement campaigns. Deirdre launched the first ever CitiMortgage website, and her team received a Star award for best campaign from the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Deirdre holds an MBA in Marketing and Management from NYU's Stern School of Business and a BS in Marketing from Fairfield University. Beyond playing the role of Julie McCoy for all Family Fletcher activities, Deirdre is an active leader in the Redding school PTAs, manager of basketball and baseball booster clubs and an enthusiastic volunteer for the National Charity League.
Denise worked on the client side of the credit card industry so long, she now has over 100 million frequent flyer miles (okay, maybe a few less).
In over a decade at Mastercard in their Digital Marketing division, Denise partnered with clients to deliver customized marketing programs to grow their portfolios. She also developed and managed a highly trafficked marketing center portal that directly served an ever-expanding customer base.
With American Express, Denise worked in traditional marketing channels including direct mail, digital and print to launch co-branded card products for AmEx's consumer card services group. She also worked for their Membership Rewards loyalty program team where research helped her create and procure exclusive offerings for high-value cardholders.
Denise is a graduate of New York University. Married with three kids and two dogs, she is an avid volunteer for causes including her local PTA and parish, and organizations that support and raise funds for breast cancer research.
With his 25-year proven track record on both the client and agency sides, Ed's powerful ideas have generated new profits for clients including Broadridge, Pitney Bowes Software, Wolters Kluwer, Clayton, NYCE, Harland Business Solutions, CT Corporation and others.
Beyond his breakthrough ideas, Ed's experience with P&L responsibilities give him an advanced perspective that helps deliver cost-effective and highly-feasible innovations that motivate response. Ed's skills have helped launch technology, publishing and financial services products, transform traditional operation models and create insightful segmentation approaches.
Ed has also co-authored ground-breaking research with Yankelovich, Inc. that uncovered the attitudes and behaviors that drive small business success. His pioneering direct marketing approaches open new channels, new markets and new revenue streams.
Ed earned a BA degree from the University of Virginia and his MBA with honors from New York University. He has lectured at colleges and universities, the Direct Marketing Association and has been quoted in major publications, including The Wall Street Journal and Entrepreneur. Ed also serves as the Vice President of the Bridgeport Rescue Mission and is the past president of The Trumbull (CT) Rotary.
Balancing ideas with pragmatism, Jane Steimer brings both strategic thinking and tactical implementation skills to the BizMark team.
Jane's expertise includes marketing strategy, branding and positioning, advertising, product marketing and B2B relationship marketing. Jane's client-side experience includes nine years at Oxford Health Plans, where she earned a gold Effie award for marketing effectiveness.
Jane earned a BA in English Literature from Binghamton University. She resides in Westport (CT) and enjoys long walks with her crazy dog, Asta, as well as frequent visits to NYC to sample museums, restaurants and the NYCB.
A client-focused marketing leader, Kim brings expertise in project management, digital campaigns, advertising, content development and much more to the BizMark team.
Over the past 10+ years, she has developed extensive experience in product marketing, brand development, and integrated marketing plans.
Her industry background ranges from manufacturing to healthcare to education and tourism, and has worked with teams around the world to bring products to market and manage targeted communication strategies.
Kim attended Towson university, earning her Bachelor's degree in sports management and loves live events, traveling and a strong cup of coffee. When not in the office, Kim can be found jogging on the picturesque streets of Norwalk, Connecticut, where she lives with her husband, Matt and their dog, Rollins.
A marketing professional who favors a human-centered approach, Kristen is an action-oriented relationship builder with experience developing successful marketing and advertising initiatives across a wide range of industry categories.
Most recently, Kristen was a key driver of public education campaigns for Connecticut state agencies including The Department of Public Health, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, and the Department of Children and Families.
Her strategic insights and account guidance created compelling and effective messaging across a mix of traditional and digital media. Kristen's additional client list includes Freshpet, Wolf Gordon and the UCONN Health Center.
She is a graduate of Sacred Heart University with a BS in Marketing and an MS in Digital Marketing.
Kristen is an active volunteer with the West Indian Association of Greater Bridgeport. She supports their commitment to empower marginalized youth to pursue higher education. She also loves to cook, travel, write, read and spend time with loved ones.
Marcia's marketing expertise has energized clients from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies in industries such as financial services, education management, technology, healthcare and market research.
As a Vice President at Citigroup, she managed the successful transformation of Citibank.com, and led major research studies in brand perception, attrition and customer satisfaction. Throughout decades as a communications consultant, Marcia's developed everything from go-to-market strategies and business plans to eLearning, speeches, presentations and countless collateral materials.
Marcia holds a BA in English from Harvard and an MBA in marketing and finance from Columbia University.
She also serves as the Vice President (and lead tuba player) of the Westport Community Band, secretary emeritus of Greater Stamford Toastmasters and a Trail Steward for the Aspetuck Land Trust.
An insightful marketer trapped in a writer's body, Mat is adept at making complicated topics come alive through simple yet compelling language.
An expert in adding sizzle to any steak, Mat has extensive B2B experience with such well-known brands as Pitney Bowes, Pepsi, Unilever, PBS, McGraw-Hill, Frito-Lay, BBC America, Mastercard, Motorola, Schick, Cuisinart, Broadridge, AT&T, Mercedes-Benz, NBC Sports, Scholastic, Disney Education, Cannondale, Victorinox, eBay, Cablevision, Nabisco and so many others it may be some kind of unofficial Guinness record.
Michele brings a broad range of marketing experience to the table enabling her to consistently think out of the box. She began her career in traditional Madison Avenue shops working with such consumer brands as Cover Girl and Visa. She also has extensive shopper and experiential marketing experience with brands including Mattel, Beiersdorf, Pepsi and JP Morgan. Michele honed her B2B and B2B2C skills working on-site with her Mastercard clients managing award-winning issuer and product marketing programs.
Known to her colleagues as a thinker, teacher and team-player, Michele nurtures enduring relationships and embraces collaboration. She earned a BA from Dartmouth College and currently resides in Fairfield, Connecticut, with her husband and two children.
Job Titles:
- Creative Director, Design
Sue developed her talent at The New School of Design (Parsons) followed by two decades in advertising, promotion, direct marketing and graphic design.
Coming from a family of artists, Virginia's passion to create led her to the Pratt Institute to study graphic design, with extra coursework in printmaking, bookbinding and illustration.
In a career that spans working with large, global agencies to smaller Manhattan-based design firms, as well as with major and independent book publishers and in-house corporate art departments, Virginia's innovative work has earned her broad industry recognition.
She also ran her own Connecticut-based design firm for 11 years. As an award-winning designer and creative pro in both B2B and B2C verticals, Virginia has deep experience in the financial services, pharmaceutical, insurance, healthcare, nonprofits, software, CPG, catalog, book publishing, and corporate communications industries.
A veteran of the creative and production process from concept to completion and beyond, Virginia has deep expertise managing digital and print production as well as creating innovative multichannel campaigns with strategic thinking and efficient execution. With a rich career under her belt and continually updating her skills and staying current with industry trends, Virginia is a consummate team player who brings an exceptional level of award-winning skills and flexibility to every project.