Darren Martino
Office Manager/ IT Support Specialist at MBMG- Claim this Profile
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LinkedIn User
While managing Darren at MBMG, I found him to be a very hard working and experienced communications planner. Darren is proactive, upbeat, and always looks for ways to apply his experience to the needs of his clients. While our time working together was brief, I would highly recommend Darren for any media/marketing roles because of his great attitude, skill set, and his desire to succeed at any challenge that is given to him.
Lynn Eaton Jackson
I worked with Darren on the planning and buying of OOH for numerous high end fashion and jewelry accounts. Darren was very thorough, communicated well and was a great negotiator. He is knowledgeable about the business, a real team player and always looked out for the best interests of Kerwin Communications' clients.
LinkedIn User
While managing Darren at MBMG, I found him to be a very hard working and experienced communications planner. Darren is proactive, upbeat, and always looks for ways to apply his experience to the needs of his clients. While our time working together was brief, I would highly recommend Darren for any media/marketing roles because of his great attitude, skill set, and his desire to succeed at any challenge that is given to him.
Lynn Eaton Jackson
I worked with Darren on the planning and buying of OOH for numerous high end fashion and jewelry accounts. Darren was very thorough, communicated well and was a great negotiator. He is knowledgeable about the business, a real team player and always looked out for the best interests of Kerwin Communications' clients.
LinkedIn User
While managing Darren at MBMG, I found him to be a very hard working and experienced communications planner. Darren is proactive, upbeat, and always looks for ways to apply his experience to the needs of his clients. While our time working together was brief, I would highly recommend Darren for any media/marketing roles because of his great attitude, skill set, and his desire to succeed at any challenge that is given to him.
Lynn Eaton Jackson
I worked with Darren on the planning and buying of OOH for numerous high end fashion and jewelry accounts. Darren was very thorough, communicated well and was a great negotiator. He is knowledgeable about the business, a real team player and always looked out for the best interests of Kerwin Communications' clients.
LinkedIn User
While managing Darren at MBMG, I found him to be a very hard working and experienced communications planner. Darren is proactive, upbeat, and always looks for ways to apply his experience to the needs of his clients. While our time working together was brief, I would highly recommend Darren for any media/marketing roles because of his great attitude, skill set, and his desire to succeed at any challenge that is given to him.
Lynn Eaton Jackson
I worked with Darren on the planning and buying of OOH for numerous high end fashion and jewelry accounts. Darren was very thorough, communicated well and was a great negotiator. He is knowledgeable about the business, a real team player and always looked out for the best interests of Kerwin Communications' clients.
Credentials
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UX Design
UCLA ExtensionApr, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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MBMG
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Office Manager/ IT Support Specialist
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Oct 2018 - Present
• Served as primary contact for a variety of IT issues for staff on a daily basis • Readied and prepared staff to work remotely during 2020 pandemic • Served as primary contact for a variety of IT issues for staff on a daily basis • Readied and prepared staff to work remotely during 2020 pandemic
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Kerwin Communications
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West Caldwell, NJ
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Senior Media Planner/Buyer
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Apr 2014 - Apr 2018
• Integral in securing several new high-profile clients using presentation and sales skills • Planned and negotiated print, OOH, and digital strategies for prestigious jewelry and fashion brands • Independently managed budgets across numerous campaigns and clients totaling $10-15MM • Worked with account service staff and CEO to evaluate client needs and identify appropriate solutions • Managed client and vendor relationships • Integral in securing several new high-profile clients using presentation and sales skills • Planned and negotiated print, OOH, and digital strategies for prestigious jewelry and fashion brands • Independently managed budgets across numerous campaigns and clients totaling $10-15MM • Worked with account service staff and CEO to evaluate client needs and identify appropriate solutions • Managed client and vendor relationships
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Martino Media Consulting
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Greater New York City Area
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Media Consultant
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Jun 2013 - Feb 2014
• Worked directly with the media teams in creating and updating media planning budgets • Managed day-to-day plan changes/maintenance of media plans • Reviewed and weighed in on new media opportunities, looking for innovation and practicality • Trained junior staff to develop core competencies quickly • Worked directly with the media teams in creating and updating media planning budgets • Managed day-to-day plan changes/maintenance of media plans • Reviewed and weighed in on new media opportunities, looking for innovation and practicality • Trained junior staff to develop core competencies quickly
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Optimedia US
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Greater New York City Area
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Senior Communications Planner
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May 2007 - May 2013
• Planned and presented over $70MM in advertising media activity for Sanofi-Aventis (National/Local TV, National/Local B2C and B2B Print, Digital and Radio) • Saved corporate significant money by taking on 2nd full-time role during economic downturn • Led Sanofi-Aventis media team during interagency meetings • Planned North American consumer launch of ASUS Zenbook resulting in the product becoming a top three category seller within the ultrabook laptop category • Trained and managed reporting entry-level assistants on clients and day-to-day duties Show less
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Media Planner
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2005 - 2007
• Developed presentations for full media plans and competitive reports for pharmaceutical clients • Would collaborate with media vendors in delivering multi-platform merchandising and added value programs • Maintained creative/production timelines to ensure projects would meet deadlines • Assisted in training media assistants • Developed presentations for full media plans and competitive reports for pharmaceutical clients • Would collaborate with media vendors in delivering multi-platform merchandising and added value programs • Maintained creative/production timelines to ensure projects would meet deadlines • Assisted in training media assistants
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Education
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2000 - 2004
Rowan University
BA, Communications; Advertising Specialization
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