Bob Monte Email & Phone Number

New Brighton, Mn 55112

R T Monte Visual Communication Solutions provides small to medium organizations with the very best in class branding, marketing, and creative services without the large agency price tag. Our design and marketing services include brand development/re-branding, marketing and sales strategies, web design and development, online marketing, interactive presentations and media, graphic design and illustrations, audio-video recording and editing, tutoring and mentoring, logos and corporate identity, exhibit design and management, hardware and management, advertising campaigns, direct mail campaigns and public relations (PR).

Photograph jewelry collections and process imagery for print and web. Create marketing materials; line sheets, cards, mailers posters etc. Create and populate spreadsheets for new and ongoing collections. Assist with construction of event displays.

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Computer software development and sales company with over 100 employees.Creative Marketing Communications ManagerProvided leadership for company public relations and communications strategies. Coordinated actions to capitalize on in-house creative services capabilities. Devised standardized branding strategies for companywide implementation. Developed all imagery for MQSoftware product line and expanded marketing opportunities. Crafted internal server templates and master files for digital resources including logos and images to ease staff access/permissions. Member of global marketing team producing high-value webinars, podcasts, and videos for line of business managers, CIO’s, shared services directors, architects, and developers. Implemented website analytics to capture metrics and detail marketing ROI.Specific Accomplishments:• Generated most leads ever through complete event management for 4 trade shows and over 10 road show events annually in North America and Europe.• Recognized with “Impact Comes to You” award from IBM for leading effort to increase client awareness and create solution sales opportunities.• Managed 10-city United States new product launch tour for technical professionals.• Elevated product quality and reduced prices by teaming with vendors and printers.• Key member of AppWise product launch, including origination of user interface imagery.

Digital and offset printing company serving clients of all sizes up to Fortune 100 organizations.Customer Service RepresentativeConverted information from staff sales sheets to work orders for project printing, cutting, folding, packaging, and pricing. Ensured all completed orders matched sales quotes. Ensured order fulfillment and delivery with maximum accuracy. Resolved issues and conflicts in communication with new and repeat customers. Specific Accomplishments:• Optimized customer service levels by analyzing file system to enhance efficiency and expand physical space.• Designed promotional set of full-color pocket folders, including information, samples and text-ready pages.

Architectural design, construction and remodeling company with 60 personnel.Sales & Marketing Manager / Operations ManagerSpearheaded upgrade to corporate image and marketing strategies. Created new logo, signage, magazine/newspaper advertising plans and TV/radio spots. Designed, maintained and updated company website to expand market presence. Managed computer network and coordinated buying plans for hardware and software. Devised training programs for office staff on network and software functionality. Delivered service, tools, and materials for project sites.Specific Accomplishments:• Instrumental role doubling sales revenues from $3 million to $6 million.• Provided 75% of company’s qualified leads with event management for 4 major trade shows.• Boosted company market awareness by developing and implementing updated branding guidelines and policies while rebuilding digital assets according to guidelines.• Tracked campaigns, leads and projects by building new client interaction database.

Associates Degree, Visual Communications

Commercial Art

Commercial Art

Diploma, General Ed