Bob Bruno has been working as a Strategic Sourcing Manager in Travel Tags since 2016. Furthermore, the professional has an employment history at more than 21 companies using similar skills. Bob has a total work experience of 50+ years. Bob Bruno studied at the Kean University from 1992 to 1994. Bob Bruno has the following certificates: Lean Practitioner Certification. Bob Bruno can be found in Minneapolis, Minnesota – where this professional is currently located. You can search for Bob Bruno's email address and phone number. We can also provide you with detailed contact information upon request.
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Robert Bruno
Last updated Jul 04, 2024
Contact Information
Last Update
Jan 29, 2016
Email
bo**@verdanthills.com, bb**@lillianvernon.com, rj**@gmail.com
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Company
Workplace
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Inver Grove Heights, MN
Industry
Printing, Mfg Auto/Apparel Trimming Mfg Misc Products Lithographic Commercial Printing
Colleagues
Work History
Strategic Sourcing Manager
5842 Carmen Ave, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
As Strategic Sourcing Manager, responsible for all purchasing related functions. Specifically, receive and grant approval for purchases of goods or services. Analyze changes or new issues in...
from Sep 2016
Owner and Publisher of Verdant Hills Magazine
Consulting and contracting with clients for creative projects, marketing communications, print procurement, strategic sourcing and project management.
Nov 2014 — Sep 2016
Contract Indirect Procurement Specialist
Procurement lead for all MarComm strategies including digital asset management and global creative solutions.
Solely responsible for creating a corporate print and paper purchasing strateg...
May 2014 — Oct 2014
Director of Proposal Production
Managed the Shared Services (proposal production) team responsible for producing
UnitedHealthcare Community & State proposals for both new markets and for re-procurements;
led and/or faci...
Jan 2013 — Dec 2013
Director of Proposal Production
Minnetonka, MN
Manage the Shared Services (proposal production) team responsible for producing UnitedHealthcare Community & State proposals for both new markets and for reprocurements; Lead and/or faci...
from Jan 2013
Consultant, Print and Data Management
Minnesota
Created processes to enable the integration of Intelligent Data driven marketing with
variable data 1:1 direct mail.
Developed a national network of digital and commercial printers to man...
Feb 2011 — Dec 2012
Consulting
Clients: Enterprise Content Solutions as a Consultant for Print and Data Management; American Van and Equipment; Junonia; Boundary Waters Brands
Jan 2010 — Dec 2012
Vice President of Creative and Print Services
13300 Pioneer Trl, Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Built an internal creative staff and changed the model from a creative outsourcing model
to an internal creative center of excellence. Managed a $93MM print and creative production
budget...
Mar 2008 — Jan 2010
VP of Creative and Print Services
Nation-wide direct retailer delivering shop-at-home convenience and a wide selection of products, both on-line and through catalog mailings.
Vice President of Creative and Print Services
2008 — 2010
Founder and President of Verdant Hills Magazine and Design Firm 360Â of Graphic Design
Regional magazine publisher (Verdant Hills Magazine), advertising sales, conceptual
design of the publication, ad design, list management, printing and distribution.
Graphic design f...
2004 — 2008
Founder and President
PRESIDENT AT 360° OF GRAPHIC DESIGN
Graphic design firm specializing in catalog and direct mail creative and print production. Hired to start up the new Best Buy for Business catalog progra...
2004 — 2008
VP of Creative & Print Production Services
Multi-channel direct mail cataloger of gifts and
Vice President of Creative and Print Services
2004 — 2006
Group Director of Creative & Production Services
$2.5 B global reseller of information technology products and services
Group Director of Publishing, Creative Services & Print Production
1994 — 2003
Group Director of Creative and Production Services
Directed the efforts of a staff of 40 in planning, creative operations, purchasing, creative development and production functions for all North American-based publications that included cata...
1994 — 2003
Production Manager
Boutique catalog agency specializing in retail and direct response catalogs.
Manufacturing (Print Production) Manager
1991 — 1993
Production Manager
Boutique catalog agency specializing in retail and direct response catalogs. Manufacturing (Print Production) Manager
1991 — 1993
Production Manager
45 west 45Th St, New York, NY 10017
Boutique catalog agency specializing in retail and direct response catalogs. Print Production Manager - Served as the agency's lead point of contact on all issues involving production qualit...
1986 — 1991
Education
Occupations
Executive
Director
IT Professional
Software Tester
Health Specialist
Wellness and Fitness
Counselor
Operations Manager
Computer Specialist
Advisor
Skills
Catalogs
Packaging
Creative Development
Variable Data Printing
Print Production
Direct Marketing
Direct Mail
Multi-channel Marketing
B2B
New Business Development
Marketing Management
Digital Asset Management
Team Building
Strategic Planning
Start-ups
Marketing Communications
Publishing
Sales Support
Supply Chain
Production
Budget Management
Negotiation
Promotions
Account Management
Vendor Relations
Process Improvement
Brand Development
Contract Negotiation
Retail
Advertising
Executive Management
Print Management
Contract Negotiations
Customer Acquisition
Customer Retention
Print Production Management
E-commerce
Digital Printing
Creative Direction
Budgets
Strategy
Integrated Marketing
Marketing Strategy
Start Ups
Email Marketing
Multi Channel Marketing
Project Management
Graphic Design
E Commerce
Print Procurement and Strategic Sourcing
Creative Operations Management
Pre Press
Product Marketing
Online Marketing
Crm
Sales Operations
Magazine Publishing