Larry Bloom Email & Phone Number

Highland Park, Illinois

Larry creates strategies and solutions for clients to realize success. He is a free thinker with a communication style that motivates people to act. This has delivered transformative results for clients, employers and employees. Larry has educated hundreds of clients on effective messaging and how to inspire and motivate people. Often the “voice of reason” to clients and colleagues, Larry's work improves efficiency, conversion rates, client relationships, revenue and profit. Larry makes "star employees" out of clients' websites and marketing efforts.Larry is also available to serve as an interim VP of Marketing, CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) or Director of Marketing.KEY SKILLS● Brand and Marketing Strategy (Digital and Legacy)● Content Development (e.g. Graphic Design; Copywriting and Editing; Illustration; Photography; Audio and Video Editing)● Creative Direction● Event Production and Management● Project Management● Public Speaking● Reputation Management● Retail Packaging● Web Design and Development (HTML; CSS; PHP)SOFTWARE AND PLATFORMS● Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop; Illustrator; InDesign, etc.)● Microsoft Office● Quicken and Quickbooks● Various Online Print Vendors● Content Management Systems (Constant Contact; Joomla; Squarespace; WordPress)● Many other applications and platforms.CLIENT INDUSTRIES EXAMPLES● Accounting Firms● Automotive● Business Organizations (e.g. Chambers of Commerce; Trade Groups)● Creatives (e.g. Authors; Fine Artists; Performers; Photographers; Videographers)● Nonprofit Organizations● Political Campaigns● Professional Services (e.g. Accounting Firms; Event Planners; Financial Services; Law Firms; Medical and Dental; Real Estate)● Religious Organizations● Retailers (Online and Legacy)● Technology Companies.

Highland Park, Illinois

While always part of a project team, as Founder and President, Larry skillfully acts as:● Project Manager● Art and Creative Director● Graphic Designer for Print and Web● Exceptional copywriter● Photojournalist style professional photographer● Web Developer● Brand Developer● Lead Philosopher and StrategistAmong the many goals he helps clients achieve, Larry helps companies clarify their messaging, make "star employees" out of their websites, and stay within budget.Larry is quite often the "Voice of Reason" for clients, helping them make important decisions that save time, money and generate new business.

Highland Park, Illinois

A lifelong ability to craft, write and perform topical humor has finally manifested into a professional role worthy of addition to my LinkedIn profile.I can be seen performing at many venues and events throughout Chicago, the suburbs and the region.I am also available to add humor and energy as an emcee and/or performer at corporate and social events. I can also produce "dinner-and-a-show" events at venues.In addition to performing, I am available to:● Stand Up Comedy for All Occasions● Showcase Producer● Develop, produce and promote a "Dinner-and-a-Show" at your restaurant or club.● Emcee/Comedian for Corporate Events● Punch up your elevator pitch● Punch up your presentation● Contribute humorous posts or articles to a blog or publicationFollow FBTL online at:Website: www.FunnierByTheLake.comFacebook: www.fb.com/funnierbythelakeInterested in creating a "Dinner-and-a-Show" event at your venue, go to...www.ServeSomethingFunny.com

Northbrook, Illinois

The Breakfast of Champions (BOC) is a Chicagoland-based networking group dedicated to building valuable business relationships.The BOC previously met each fourth Friday of the month, in Northbrook. The monthly meeting has been discontinued. However, the BOC network is still active and future events will take place periodically.The breakfast meetings were led by Larry Bloom, President of ATI Graphics, Inc., who succeeded Chad Coe, President of Coe Financial.● MEET QUALITY NETWORKERS● BUILD LONG-TERM, VALUABLE B2B RELATIONSHIPS● HONE YOUR 30 SECOND PITCH● CREATE DOZENS OF ADVOCATES FOR YOUR BUSINESS!

Highland Park, Illinois

Instructor of "The Art of Branding and Marketing Your Business" workshop. For business owners and entrepreneurs, the workshop covers best-practices of branding, including effective logos and taglines, crafting the content of off- and online marketing materials, and designing and developing a website. Provides knowledge and practical experience for DIY projects and insight that will aid in communications with marketing and design professionals. Invaluable information for business success!

Co-Founder and Co-Managing Sponsor of The Business Networker's Expo and Social Media Fair, a B2B event featuring a wide variety of sponsors/exhibitors, open networking and a schedule of expert speakers on topics such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Traditional Networking and Online Buyer Behavior.Working with the other co-founders and co-sponsors, developed this event from the ground up, including strategy building, venue selection, web development, marketing/communications, sales and overall event management.

Greater Chicago Area

Management of commercial photo lab and retail photo finishing location.Following the purchase of LaSalle Photo Service, Inc. by Kodak Processing Labs, a division of Eastman Kodak, this position included the responsibilities of rebranding, relocating and restaffing the new iteration of LaSalle Photo Service.Relocating the business included the tasks of finding a suitable commercial space and designing and overseeing the build out.The rebranding effort included the creation of a new logo and new product offerings and pricing, transitioning the business from a more commercial/wholesale operation to a more consumer/retail operation.While Kodak Processing Labs purchased an existing company in LaSalle Photo Service, the business really became a start-up project.

Greater Chicago Area

LaSalle Photo Service, Inc., was for many decades one of--if not THE--largest commercial photo finishing companies in the Midwest.While there was a retail B2C aspect to the business, LaSalle Photo Service, Inc. processed film and printed photographs for countless B2B clients, including professional photography studios, publications, advertising agencies, municipalities and Fortune 500 companies.Inside sales and the retail store accounted for several million dollars in annual revenue.

B.S., Art, Design, Photography, Sociology

High School Diploma, General Studies