Just signed on as Executive Producer to Independent Film Company. We will start production on "JANE" in the fall of 2012. Written and directed by entrepreneur film maker Sean McKnight. It is scheduled for release in 2013.

This magnificent estate on the Delaware is currently being Rebranded and updated. Watch for exciting new development to occur!

Allard Institute is the world's biggest bank of Expert Practitioner Intellectual Capital available in an on-demand format (Business Acceleration Teams). Classically trained marketeer - expert direct/E-com marketing, acquisition, retention and loyalty rewards professional with proven marketing track record in full product life-cycle; have worked with some of the world’s most recognized brands. Core strengths include strategic direct marketing, tactical campaign management, brand planning, customer acquisition programs, retention tactics and loyalty rewards expertise.

Direct Marketing Acquisition, Retention and Loyalty ProfessionalOptimize customer lifetime value and marketing expense across credit, loyalty, and all other promotional mechanisms* Provide consultative guidance to brands regarding offer and contact strategies* Promotion Management - Create and manage process to schedule and launch credit marketing and loyalty promotional messaging within all company placements, maximizing offer strategy * Coordinate Campaign/Creative/Production - Partner with creative resources to launch all credit marketing and loyalty collateral, analysis, reviewing competition, QA, and measuring results. * Multi-Channel Marketing - Optimize and rollout campaigns across all mediums; email, direct mail, Retail POS, Telemarketing, mobile, etc * Develop/manage KPIs and benchmarks to track strategic goals. * Management - partner with staff, internal partners, vendors and agencies to deliver strategic and financial results.Business Development by securing new customer revenue streams; increasing revenues, reducing attrition and improving profits. Skill sets include: direct marketing, channel marketing, acquisition/retention/frequency/loyalty programs, project management, advertising and communication collateral.Experienced in executing direct marketing and e-marketing programs, tactical planning and campaign management through analytics, segmentation programs and CRM (Customer Relationship Management).Representative clients: Visa Inc., Visa Europe, MasterCard, HSBC (Household and first direct), Emirates Bank NBD, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS, NatWest, Tesco, Mint), Citizens Bank, Marks and Spencer, CitiSears/Citibank, CapitalOne, Charming Shoppes, RCCL, and Norwegian Cruise Lines, Estee Lauder, Tropicana Condomiums/FL

Visa Europe and Visa International contracted services. Projects include first direct (HSBC), Emirates Airlines Visa Business Card (co-brand) and CapitalOne UK. Payment cards business specialist with industry experience leading key functions for credit card issuing, card portfolio management and merchant acquiring. Assignment was brokered through Knowledge Network International of London, UK

Portfolio Management working with Royal Bank of Scotland, Citi-Sears, Chase, GM MasterCard, CapitalOne and Citizens Bank. Also managed projects with Marks & Spencer, Tesco, Mint and NatWest.

Worked as a consultant. Managed product development for large lighting manufacturer including sourcing in the Far East. Brands include Westinghouse, Catalina, Tensor and Vision Max.

Marketing and advertising consulting agency focused on direct marketing and teleservices. Clients include Citibank Mortgage, Estee Lauder, Winn-Dixie, America Online, MasterCard International, Cuisinarts, Conair, Kenroy Lighting, Hunter Lighting Group, International Consumer Brands, Key West Cosmetics and Fragrances, Key West Aloe and Jacques Pepin.

Customer Acquisition and Activation:Completed "Welcome Kit" direct mail program for Citibank for acquisition of 25K customers from Northwest portfolio through cross-selling and up selling Citibank services, resulting in $100MM in new bank business services

-GoldCard Marketing Group. Brokered first co-brand initiative with T&E industry - Sheraton, for added rewards when using your MasterCard at their properties. Added +26% incremental sales.-Involved in MasterCard sports events and venues (golf, ie skating)- Worked on the groundwork launch of the "World" card including focus groups and concept testing- Ticketmaster/ MasterCard alliance groundwork

Flashlights and Lanterns (direct report to President) - 2 direct reportsPlanned corporate strategic planning, positioning, packaging, new product launches, licensing and re-launches increasing sales and distribution in new accounts by 130% and in Canada & Latin America by 240%

Put this company in the direct marketing/ e-commerce business by launching their first catalog.Turned Customer Service from a cost center to a profit center by generating sales, revenue and referrals.

Managed budget, sales, marketing managers and staff for strategic brand plan development. Annual sales in excess of $70 MM. Profit and loss accountability. Reported directly to SVP Sales and Marketing

Spearheaded corporate brand positioning, methodical development and expense-minded fulfillment of the direct market segment. Profit and loss responsibility. Direct report to President; increased sales from under $2 MM to excess of $15 MM. (Increase of 750%). Sourced merchandise in Europe and Far East. Reported to Victor K. Kiam, President

Managed the Direct Marketing catalog merchandising anf fulfillment function. Bought major kitchenware and gourmet items from top vendors. Also bought gift, housewares, sporting goods, jewelry, stationary items. Sourced knives, cutlery, scissors, leather, men's products and Chinese jewelry

Expanded nail products revenues from $10MM to $16MM through strategic brand planning and promotions. Launched the ManiCure nail color brand and Pearliest nail colors. Also launched the ManiCure nail care and expanded implements and cosmetic accessories.