Tim Somers
Promotional Products Expert

Websites:

• http://www.promostuff4u.com

I have been in Advertising and Marketing for over 22 years. 18 Years as owner and operator of Bizarre Promotions, Inc. - a full service Promotional Products distributor, offering over 750,000 Promotional items to help your business grow.

In 2007, I launched MichiganBusinessHub.com a business directory website that helps drive traffic to your website.

Help companies of all sizes find the right promotional product for their needs - working with budgets big and small.

Looking for clients that know the power of promotional products.

Graduated 1983 - Roosevelt High School, Wyandotte Michigan

Bizarre Promotions, Inc.

(Privately Held ; 1-10 employees ; Marketing and Advertising industry)

October 1989 - Present (19 years)

Sept. 1995 - Present (1989-1995, part-time) Bizarre Promotions, Inc. Owner/Operator/Sales Responsible for 80% of gross sales Overseeing 4 employees and independent sales staff. Coordinating day-to-day operations, in-house embroidery production schedule, maintaining contact with vendors making sure that the suppliers meet the in hands date of our customers. Negotiating special pricing from vendors offering over 750,000 promotional products. Developing Marketing and Advertising strategies to increase business. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Divisional Ad Manager Kmart Corporation

(Public Company ; 5001-10,000 employees ; Retail industry)

October 1994 - September 1995 (1 year)

Coordinating advertising promotions with the Divisional Vice-Presidents, Buyers and Vendors. Planning of long and short term advertising strategies for respective merchandise division. Reviewing buyer's estimates for accuracy. Supervising Divisional Advertising Coordinator / Divisional Ad Staff. Resolving problems that arise throughout the advertising creative and production process.

Divisional Ad Manger was the last position held at Kmart - I held several different positions in the Advertising Department from 1984-1995