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Jim Guarnera

Chief Executive Officer at <span class="not-italic font-text_font lg:text-[18px] text-[16px] font-bold claimed">Bravissimo Recognition Solutions</span>
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Seasoned marketing executive with 40+ years of experience in strategic marketing, sales, and brand management.
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Location
St Paul, Minnesota, United States, US
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  • Marketing Strategy
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  • Brand Management
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Jim Guarnera is a seasoned marketing executive with 40+ years of experience in strategic marketing, sales, and brand management. He has led various companies, including Bravissimo Recognition Solutions, 2020 Brand Solutions, James Group Solutions, and James & Company, overseeing growth planning, implementation, and donor recognition programs. He holds a BA from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and is certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).

Credentials

  • MBE
    North Central Minority Supplier Development Council
    Feb, 2017
    - May, 2026

Experience

  • Bravissimo Recognition Solutions
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
    • Chief Executive Officer
      • Feb 2020 - Present
      • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

      Leader in Design, Construction and Installation of Effective Recognition of Key Donors & Benefactors, and Top Contributors to Non-Profits, Foundations, Education and Business.

  • 2020 Brand Solutions
    • National Account Director
      • Mar 1980 - Feb 2020

      Providing businesses with strategic marketing, sales and promotion solutions to today's business challenges.Solutions may include Incentives, Promotions, Loyalty and Donor Recognition Programs and Products to build brand awareness, influence behaviors and reward loyalty.

  • James Group Solutions
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
    • Executive Vice President
      • May 2001 - Jan 2006
      • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

      Member of the Management Committee, overseeing strategic growth planning and implementation, while growing specific national account business. Consistent Top Gross Sales, Top Sales Margins and Top Annual Growth sales performer. Focused on donor recognition and sales recognition programs and prod...

  • James & Company
    • National Accounts Manager
      • 1985 - 2001
  • Adhouse Communications
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
    • National Account Manager
      • May 1980 - Jan 1985
      • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

      Opened and developed 17 new business accounts, providing a variety of services from Strategic Planning to Recognition Programs and products, to Sales Incentive Programs and products, Safety Programs, Service Award Programs and Brand Promotion Programs.Member of the President&#39;s Circle for Top ...

  • 3M Industrial Graphics Division
    • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
    • Marketing Communications Supervisor
      • May 1975 - May 1979
      • Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

      Managed Communications strategies and tactics for the Industrial Graphics business of 3M which sold short run printing plates and supplies to Instant Printers globally.Responsibilities included:*Management of department personnel plans and performance*Advertising Agency interface*Brand Management...

Education

  • 1970 - 1974
    University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

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