Jeff Henkes
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Jennifer Ann DeSplinter
Jeff provided strong strategic and executional leadership on the Buck Wild launch. He was a vital member of the team and stayed engaged and dependable through an ambiguous launch planning season. It was a pleasure working with Jeff.
Bruce Hoelzl
I had the pleasure of working with Jeff for 2 ½ years when he reported directly to me at Marketing Drive on the Merck account. I witnessed day-to-day his many business strengths and positive personality traits. Jeff was an extremely valuable member of the team. I highly recommend Jeff for a broad spectrum of positions within marketing/promotion/advertising. Jeff has strong strategic skills that he applied effectively in developing recommendations and finding solutions that optimized clients’ business opportunities. He was also adept at identifying how Marketing Drive could best help our clients achieve objectives/goals. He is a hard worker that leads by example. Jeff made managing direct reports effectively a high priority. He consistently provided strong leadership without being too prescriptive. Jeff showed a knack for knowing when to get involved and when to let direct reports
Jennifer Ann DeSplinter
Jeff provided strong strategic and executional leadership on the Buck Wild launch. He was a vital member of the team and stayed engaged and dependable through an ambiguous launch planning season. It was a pleasure working with Jeff.
Bruce Hoelzl
I had the pleasure of working with Jeff for 2 ½ years when he reported directly to me at Marketing Drive on the Merck account. I witnessed day-to-day his many business strengths and positive personality traits. Jeff was an extremely valuable member of the team. I highly recommend Jeff for a broad spectrum of positions within marketing/promotion/advertising. Jeff has strong strategic skills that he applied effectively in developing recommendations and finding solutions that optimized clients’ business opportunities. He was also adept at identifying how Marketing Drive could best help our clients achieve objectives/goals. He is a hard worker that leads by example. Jeff made managing direct reports effectively a high priority. He consistently provided strong leadership without being too prescriptive. Jeff showed a knack for knowing when to get involved and when to let direct reports
Jennifer Ann DeSplinter
Jeff provided strong strategic and executional leadership on the Buck Wild launch. He was a vital member of the team and stayed engaged and dependable through an ambiguous launch planning season. It was a pleasure working with Jeff.
Bruce Hoelzl
I had the pleasure of working with Jeff for 2 ½ years when he reported directly to me at Marketing Drive on the Merck account. I witnessed day-to-day his many business strengths and positive personality traits. Jeff was an extremely valuable member of the team. I highly recommend Jeff for a broad spectrum of positions within marketing/promotion/advertising. Jeff has strong strategic skills that he applied effectively in developing recommendations and finding solutions that optimized clients’ business opportunities. He was also adept at identifying how Marketing Drive could best help our clients achieve objectives/goals. He is a hard worker that leads by example. Jeff made managing direct reports effectively a high priority. He consistently provided strong leadership without being too prescriptive. Jeff showed a knack for knowing when to get involved and when to let direct reports
Jennifer Ann DeSplinter
Jeff provided strong strategic and executional leadership on the Buck Wild launch. He was a vital member of the team and stayed engaged and dependable through an ambiguous launch planning season. It was a pleasure working with Jeff.
Bruce Hoelzl
I had the pleasure of working with Jeff for 2 ½ years when he reported directly to me at Marketing Drive on the Merck account. I witnessed day-to-day his many business strengths and positive personality traits. Jeff was an extremely valuable member of the team. I highly recommend Jeff for a broad spectrum of positions within marketing/promotion/advertising. Jeff has strong strategic skills that he applied effectively in developing recommendations and finding solutions that optimized clients’ business opportunities. He was also adept at identifying how Marketing Drive could best help our clients achieve objectives/goals. He is a hard worker that leads by example. Jeff made managing direct reports effectively a high priority. He consistently provided strong leadership without being too prescriptive. Jeff showed a knack for knowing when to get involved and when to let direct reports
Experience
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Native Microbials, Inc.
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr. Director, Marketing
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Nov 2020 - Present
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NJOY
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United States
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Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director, Brand & Trade Marketing
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Nov 2018 - Sep 2020
Responsible for developing the expansion strategy across our retail partners, and creating activations that increase brand awareness and velocity. Responsible for developing the expansion strategy across our retail partners, and creating activations that increase brand awareness and velocity.
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The HEINEKEN Company
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Netherlands
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Commecial Marketing Manager
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Jul 2016 - Nov 2018
Responsible for developing breakthrough programs within key channels for the Heineken USA portfolio. Responsible for developing breakthrough programs within key channels for the Heineken USA portfolio.
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Match Marketing Group
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United States
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Advertising Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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VP, Group Account Director
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Jul 2015 - Jul 2016
I managed a portfolio of businesses within the baking, snacking/confection and sun care categories. My responsibilities included overseeing strategy and development across the marketing mix, including advertising, digital, social, experiential, consumer promotion and shopper marketing. In addition to my account management role, I continued to play an active role in business development, identifying new opportunities and leading efforts to secure clients.
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Account Director
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Jan 2014 - Jul 2015
I provided senior account leadership on the Continental Mills and DeMet's Candy business. This included supporting the growth of multiple brands across the base business, and working with the innovation team to launch new products. Additionally, I was responsible for new business development, helping the agency identify, pitch and win incremental business opportunities.
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Director, Business Development
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Jan 2012 - Dec 2013
New business prospecting and outreach; pipeline management/forecasting; RFP authorship; credentials/pitch presentation; case study/award submission creation; agency marketing strategy development.
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Account Director
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Apr 2011 - Dec 2011
Consumer promotions across Dannon Kids yogurt brands
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Account Supervisor
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Jul 2007 - Apr 2011
Consumer promotions across multiple Dannon brandsPartnership marketing for Merck Rx brand
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RAPP
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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AAE - Account Supervisor
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Sep 2002 - Jul 2007
Direct marketing/digital account manager on Mercedes-Benz, Barclay's Bank, Discovery Channel, and Novartis accounts Direct marketing/digital account manager on Mercedes-Benz, Barclay's Bank, Discovery Channel, and Novartis accounts
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Education
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1998 - 2002
University of Richmond
Bachelors, Marketing, Economics, Art History -
2001 - 2001
Copenhagen Business School
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