Bret Leonard
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Michael Simon
Bret is a very skilled senior-level advertising sales professional, and is a consumate team player who can provide leadership to a sales organization. With his knowledge of online media, he is able to not only understand a client's integrated marketing campaign, but be a consultant as to what has worked or will work to acheive the set goal. I worked with Bret at Imaginova Corp, and would highly recommend him to anyone needed a dynamic sales presence in their organization.
Michael Simon
Bret is a very skilled senior-level advertising sales professional, and is a consumate team player who can provide leadership to a sales organization. With his knowledge of online media, he is able to not only understand a client's integrated marketing campaign, but be a consultant as to what has worked or will work to acheive the set goal. I worked with Bret at Imaginova Corp, and would highly recommend him to anyone needed a dynamic sales presence in their organization.
Michael Simon
Bret is a very skilled senior-level advertising sales professional, and is a consumate team player who can provide leadership to a sales organization. With his knowledge of online media, he is able to not only understand a client's integrated marketing campaign, but be a consultant as to what has worked or will work to acheive the set goal. I worked with Bret at Imaginova Corp, and would highly recommend him to anyone needed a dynamic sales presence in their organization.
Michael Simon
Bret is a very skilled senior-level advertising sales professional, and is a consumate team player who can provide leadership to a sales organization. With his knowledge of online media, he is able to not only understand a client's integrated marketing campaign, but be a consultant as to what has worked or will work to acheive the set goal. I worked with Bret at Imaginova Corp, and would highly recommend him to anyone needed a dynamic sales presence in their organization.
Experience
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Hue
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United States
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Technology, Information and Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Executive Recruiting Practice
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Sep 2023 - Present
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Amplified Recruiting
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Staffing and Recruiting
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Managing Partner
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Mar 2023 - Present
Amplified is a company dedicated to helping companies and organizations not only recruit diverse candidates with exceptional talent, but to also help employers retain and develop employees by building an inclusive culture where all people can thrive. www.amplifiedrecruiting.com Amplified is a company dedicated to helping companies and organizations not only recruit diverse candidates with exceptional talent, but to also help employers retain and develop employees by building an inclusive culture where all people can thrive. www.amplifiedrecruiting.com
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Strategy Source
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP, Executive Recruiter at Strategy Source Executive Search Inc.
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Aug 2021 - Mar 2023
I had the privilege of connecting the right talent to the right team. As VP, Team Lead Recruiter, I source, communicate, and connect with top-tier talent to identify their goals and aspirations in order to match them with innovative organizations. Leveraging my experience in media and my network in order to connect much needed talented candidates within the organizations that best fit their expertise. Recruiting for 18 months, successfully placed 39 candidates in various and important roles yielding nearly $4mm in total salary ranging from Analyst to SVP's. Show less
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BHL Consulting
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Greater New York City Area
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Consultant
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Aug 2012 - Aug 2021
At BHL Consulting, I led client engagement and projects for business development efforts including sponsorships Sales, Sales Strategy development, and Producer/Investor relationships. Client Projects: Perk.com: Define and implement online sales strategies. Hired in-house NY sales team and manage NYC office that identifies strategic advertising opportunities, facilitates vendor communication, leads negotiations, and closes final marketing contracts for online advertising. Client list includes but is not limited to NBC Universal and NBA TheRoot.com (Univision Company): Responsible for driving new business with both clients and agencies in my assigned territories. Work with the various teams across Univision to create engaging programs for our users. Brought on 5 new clients who have not advertised with The Root before. Client list includes but not limited to: Group M, OMD, Razorfish, AT&T, NBC Universal, PBS, Sony, Wells Fargo, and Mass Mutual Vdopia: Mentor and train new sellers for team. Engage and strategize with senior- level executives to demonstrate how Vdopia can drive revenue growth for their businesses. Client list includes but is not limited to: Mediavest, OMD, Mindshare, Maxus, Metavision Show less
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Univision
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of National Sales
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May 2015 - Jul 2016
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Yahoo
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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700 & Above Employee
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Account Director
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Jul 2011 - Jul 2012
As Account Director, I was responsible for over $6M in sales the first 9 months. Leveraging key client relationships, I increased ad spending by 300% and created experiential offline tie-ins for Yahoo! users. Partners included: Unilever, Subway, Walmart, USMC, Kraft, Lowes, Verizon, Exxon Mobil and Fidelity As Account Director, I was responsible for over $6M in sales the first 9 months. Leveraging key client relationships, I increased ad spending by 300% and created experiential offline tie-ins for Yahoo! users. Partners included: Unilever, Subway, Walmart, USMC, Kraft, Lowes, Verizon, Exxon Mobil and Fidelity
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eharmony
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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East Coast/Midwest Sales Director
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Jun 2010 - Aug 2011
As Sales Director, I managed a team of 2 employees focused on identification and expansion of digital revenue opportunities through custom advertising solutions for each potential client. Partners included: Google, Merck, Viacom, Groupon, LivingSocial, Warner Brothers and J&J As Sales Director, I managed a team of 2 employees focused on identification and expansion of digital revenue opportunities through custom advertising solutions for each potential client. Partners included: Google, Merck, Viacom, Groupon, LivingSocial, Warner Brothers and J&J
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Turner (Turner Broadcasting System, Inc)
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Executive
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Nov 2006 - Aug 2010
As Sales Executive, I managed a staff of 3 and recruited for over 13 years of Internet advertising experience to lead the development and growth of Turner Interactive’s initiatives, developing and selling digital program packages. Partners included: Carat, Digitas, Media Contacts, Mullen, Mindshare, Maxus, Hill Holiday, Mediaedge:cia, OMD, VML, and Deutsch As Sales Executive, I managed a staff of 3 and recruited for over 13 years of Internet advertising experience to lead the development and growth of Turner Interactive’s initiatives, developing and selling digital program packages. Partners included: Carat, Digitas, Media Contacts, Mullen, Mindshare, Maxus, Hill Holiday, Mediaedge:cia, OMD, VML, and Deutsch
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Space.com
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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East Coast Sales Manager
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Jan 2005 - Nov 2006
At Imaginova, I spearheaded the sales of online advertising for Space.com and LiveScience.com and generated over $2 million in annual sales revenues. Partners included: Cingular, Citibank, RadioShack, Motorola, National Geographic, Monster, Nokia and Philips At Imaginova, I spearheaded the sales of online advertising for Space.com and LiveScience.com and generated over $2 million in annual sales revenues. Partners included: Cingular, Citibank, RadioShack, Motorola, National Geographic, Monster, Nokia and Philips
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Director of Sales, NE Region
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2001 - 2003
As Director of Sales, I achieved top rank within territory by maintaining consistent prospecting, leading provider of news, information, and ticketing covering the entertainment and media industries. As Director of Sales, I achieved top rank within territory by maintaining consistent prospecting, leading provider of news, information, and ticketing covering the entertainment and media industries.
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AOL
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Sales Executive
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1996 - 2001
At AOL, I directed strategic sales initiatives and was recognized consecutively for three years as one of the top 10% nationwide. Partners included: Citibank, Columbia University, Goodwill Games, HotJobs, New York University, Priceline and Chase At AOL, I directed strategic sales initiatives and was recognized consecutively for three years as one of the top 10% nationwide. Partners included: Citibank, Columbia University, Goodwill Games, HotJobs, New York University, Priceline and Chase
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