Bernie has a unique background. Starting his career in finance, management & sales consulting, he has leadership experience in manufacturing, channels programming, manufacturer's agency, distribution management, branding, business intelligence, and enterprise-wide digital and media marketing, giving him a diverse skill set.In 2010, Bernie formed Rapid Production Marketing, a branding consulting agency that develops strategies & tactical implementation. He analyzes, develops, plans, and implements programs that include digital, print, and video marketing, as well as management as an outsourced CMO and CSO.He has been involved in the brand launches for Toolex, Techniks, Destiny Tool, Earth Chain, Masa Tool, Blue Photon, Horizon Carbide, and Widia.Bernie has worked with various companies, organizations, angel investors, and private equity firms for business & industry sector analysis, brand positioning, product development, database development, media planning, and event organization.In 2024, Bernie became Head of Sales and Marketing for North America at Boneham Metal Products, leading sales initiatives and market expansion for their traditional product lines and introducing Koenig Expanders into North American markets, focusing on the aerospace & motorsports industries.As Communications Director for the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, he oversees media relations, event promotion, and strategic communications for one of the nation’s premier vintage racing events. In 2020, he became showrunner and producer, launching the PVGP's first livestream and OTT programming. Bernie has served as Marque of the Year and spotlight chairperson for brands like Alfa Romeo, Dodge Viper, Ferrari, Fiat, and Panoz.Bernie is the founder of the Cortile Italian Car Show at the PVGP, as well as Concours LLC, which produces automotive events nationwide. He created the Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance, developed the first Las Vegas Concours logistics, and was named Executive Director of the Atlanta Motoring Festival & Concours d’Elegance for 2026.Bernie holds a degree in Political Science & Economics from the University of Pittsburgh and pursued his MBA in San Francisco at the University of Phoenix with a 4.0 GPA. He is a member of the International Motor Press Association (IMPA).Contact Bernie about speaking engagements, strategic business planning, marketing & industry analysis, tactical sales implementation, or marketing projects.
Listed skills include Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Start Ups, and 46 others.