Blake Bentzen Email & Phone Number

New York City Metropolitan Area

- Oversees creative team and the output for the different business programs- Responsible for the development of creative talent - Oversees the agencies portfolio of projects - In collaboration with Team leads, lead and motivate team in effective execution of all customer and brand touchpoints across the different programs- Define, update and implement processes to ensure internal teams work effectively - Develop and simplify workflows to operationalize projects for… Show more - Oversees creative team and the output for the different business programs- Responsible for the development of creative talent - Oversees the agencies portfolio of projects - In collaboration with Team leads, lead and motivate team in effective execution of all customer and brand touchpoints across the different programs- Define, update and implement processes to ensure internal teams work effectively - Develop and simplify workflows to operationalize projects for scalability - Design and roll out resource planning model that leverages a combination of internal team, freelancers and agencies to optimize resources effectively Show less

New York, New York, United States

- Oversees creative team and the output for the different business programs- Responsible for the development of creative talent - Oversees the agencies portfolio of projects - In collaboration with Team leads, lead and motivate team in effective execution of all customer and brand touchpoints across the different programs- Define, update and implement processes to ensure internal teams work effectively - Develop and simplify workflows to operationalize projects for… Show more - Oversees creative team and the output for the different business programs- Responsible for the development of creative talent - Oversees the agencies portfolio of projects - In collaboration with Team leads, lead and motivate team in effective execution of all customer and brand touchpoints across the different programs- Define, update and implement processes to ensure internal teams work effectively - Develop and simplify workflows to operationalize projects for scalability - Design and roll out resource planning model that leverages a combination of internal team, freelancers and agencies to optimize resources effectively Show less

Norwalk, New York City, Chicago And San Fransico

We’re an ExperientialPlus AgencyWe don’t just build brand experiences, we build immersive experiences that build brands. So, how do we do that? Simple. We’re out there everyday for them. And we mean out there in every sense of the word. We’re out there building relationships. Every day, we are connecting brands with millions of people, activating award-winning programs for our amazing clients. While we have offices in CT, NY, Chicago and SF — we’re hardly ever in them.- We’re… Show more We’re an ExperientialPlus AgencyWe don’t just build brand experiences, we build immersive experiences that build brands. So, how do we do that? Simple. We’re out there everyday for them. And we mean out there in every sense of the word. We’re out there building relationships. Every day, we are connecting brands with millions of people, activating award-winning programs for our amazing clients. While we have offices in CT, NY, Chicago and SF — we’re hardly ever in them.- We’re out there with our creative approach- We’re out there with our insights and collecting data in real-time- We’re out there for a cause by giving back in more than one way- We’re out there for our client’s business going the extra mile Show less

Geneva Switzerland & Greenwich Connecticut, Usa

From the start of 2016 to the present I have been overseeing all details involved in relocating wife and family from Geneva, Switzerland to Greenwich, CT. It was an arduous collaboration process involving numerous international conference calls and 2 day trips back and forth across the Atlantic. Once the family was settled in the new home, I then had to guide my family as we learned how things are done here and how we could fit in and enjoy our new country,

Geneva, Switzerland

FPP helps FMCG companies and retailers worldwide understand, navigate and win in the rapidly developing world of today's "always-on" shopper in addition to practicing best-in-class store excellence. A boutique agency, FPP has been one of P&G's go-to partners in Shopper Marketing for over 20 years. As Account Director, I led the Beauty & Prestige Team.• Developed and implemented on an annual basis 8-12 European and international shopper marketing initiatives for premier P&G brands such… Show more FPP helps FMCG companies and retailers worldwide understand, navigate and win in the rapidly developing world of today's "always-on" shopper in addition to practicing best-in-class store excellence. A boutique agency, FPP has been one of P&G's go-to partners in Shopper Marketing for over 20 years. As Account Director, I led the Beauty & Prestige Team.• Developed and implemented on an annual basis 8-12 European and international shopper marketing initiatives for premier P&G brands such as Pantene, Boss, Rochas, Lacoste, Braun and Downy • Educated top line agency account managers and designers about shopper marketing visuals and importance of ensuring message and visual identity remains constant in shopper environment Show less

Lausanne, Switzerland

The Magic Pencil is an integrated creative agency looking at life as a series of playgrounds of creative possibilities. Building brands, changing perceptions, engaging audiences and delivering bottom-line returns for their clients is their mission. I was promoted into Account Management from Design when one of the company's clients asked to work specifically with me. As Account Director, my goal was to over exceed my clients' expectations by proactive timeline follow-up, budget management… Show more The Magic Pencil is an integrated creative agency looking at life as a series of playgrounds of creative possibilities. Building brands, changing perceptions, engaging audiences and delivering bottom-line returns for their clients is their mission. I was promoted into Account Management from Design when one of the company's clients asked to work specifically with me. As Account Director, my goal was to over exceed my clients' expectations by proactive timeline follow-up, budget management, marketing and communication strategy, coordination with the creative team and delivery follow-up.• Directly responsible for signing on 3 new major accounts • Managed 18 accounts of varying sizes, overseeing both creative and strategic processes demonstrating knowledge of both design principles and account management• Mentored two direct reports and multiple interns on account team and two additional direct reports on production side Show less

Lausanne Area, Switzerland

As Graphic Designer, my mission was to ensure that creative jobs were delivered as per clients' requests. • Developed creative content for clients such as IMD, BCGE, Heineken, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)• Collaborated effectively with illustrators, copywriters and photographers to design ad campaigns, corporate brochures, logos, brand identities and other promotional materials• Initiated and led series of brainstorming sessions to expand agency’s creative… Show more As Graphic Designer, my mission was to ensure that creative jobs were delivered as per clients' requests. • Developed creative content for clients such as IMD, BCGE, Heineken, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)• Collaborated effectively with illustrators, copywriters and photographers to design ad campaigns, corporate brochures, logos, brand identities and other promotional materials• Initiated and led series of brainstorming sessions to expand agency’s creative resources resulting in new communication and marketing strategies• Assumed sole management of client IMD due to strong client relationship, leading to promotion to Account Director Show less

Annecy, France

I designed three collections of snowboard graphic designs that were launched in the 2002-2003 season

Design & Fine Art, Arts

Environmental Sciences, Environmental Sciences