Clinton
Bonner 19
Church Hill Lane
Westbrook, CT 06498
860.608.9074
Clinton.Bonner@gmail.com
Professional Summary
• Strong skills in Business to Business Sales, Business Writing, Oration, &
Presentation, Team Management & Motivation, and Intra-Company
Communications
• Extensive knowledge base of the 2.0 encompassing Crowdsourcing, Platform
as a Service (PaaS), Social Interactivity Applications, e-Commerce,
Consumer Generated Content, Virtual Markets, Casual/Social Gaming,
Digital & Social Media, Intelligent Advertising, and Virtual Work Forces
• Expert ability to concisely and effectively relay the many benefits of a “Wisdom
of Crowds” approach as it specifically relates to a client’s goals and business
aspirations
• Unique aptitudes in learning new technologies, approaches, and markets
• Proven capacity to deliver consistent results in both an individual contributor and
team manager role within high-volume, fast paced, deadline driven industries
Experience
2008 – 2009 TopCoder, Inc.
Director of Business Development
Glastonbury, CT
• Built, from ground up, a sizeable client list of industry leaders in the
worlds of e-Commerce, Massively Multiplayer Online Games, Social
Networks, Digital Think Tanks, Financial Advisory Communities, and
Fantasy Sports Entertainment.
• Connected directly with C-Level Executives of many “Fortune 1000”
companies leveraging several 2.0 tactics to effectively reach decision
makers in a quicker, more direct fashion. Tools utilized included
Twitter, Micro-Focused NING sites, Executive Blogs, LinkedIn, and
befriending media members who were covering an individual of
interest.
• Conceptualized, formulated, & presented multitudes of software and
creative projects ranging from singular iPhone applications to
complete overhauls of existing social community user experiences and
differentiation tools.
• Authored and presented: “How to Connect With the CEO” at
TopCoder’s annual corporate sales meeting. Seminar assisted sales
unit in defining and relating company’s value proposition to the
various vertical markets TopCoder was attempting and continuing to
engage.
2006 – 2008 Andy Ross Group Madison, CT
Sales Manager
• Led 11 originator staff to 96 million dollar loan volume average (2006
& 2007) earning the honor, “Top Producing Branch” out of nine Andy
Ross Group locations. Gross loan volume (in dollars) grew over 22%
year to date 2005 to 2006, and maintained gains throughout a
turbulent and thoroughly challenging marketplace in 2007.
• Authored, tested, and launched post-close marketing campaign
entitled “2nd Impressions” to drive referral business by cementing
emotional connection with our clients and colleagues, collecting and
showcasing thank-you letters and testimonials, and administering a
post-close “Satisfaction Survey” that resulted in greater client loyalty
and an increase in referrals.
• Increased average loan amount by 26% ($171,125 up to $215,550) by
targeting affluent communities and influential realtors.
Accomplished growth by hosting dozens of education based seminars
in specifically defined demographic markets and townships.
• Trained loan officers on automated underwriting software systems
reducing average file time, measured by application date to closing
date, by over 21% (27 days down to 21 days). Performed tutorials at
quarterly corporate meetings on automated systems usage as well as
successful networking techniques and integration of Key Performance
Indicators (KPI).
2003 – 2006 Andy Ross Group Madison, CT
Mortgage Broker
Originated average of 12.6 million dollars per year earning
achievement of “Top Branch Producer”.
Led all 1st year brokers in average monthly sales volume, average
loan size in dollar amount, number of loans financed for the year, and
bonuses achieved for the year (2004).
Built referral business from various and innovative sources: Realtors,
Trial and Divorce Attorneys, Certified Public Accountants, and Financial
Advisors.
Excelled in a 100% commission environment while establishing a
wholesome reputation as a trustworthy and honest source for
professional mortgage planning.
2001 – 2004 Todd English’s Tuscany at Mohegan Sun Casino
Uncasville, CT
Professional Server and Concierge
Everyday use of communication skills, up-selling, and general public
relations
Restaurant representative on Tuscany’s Continuous Improvement
Team (CIT)
1999 – 2000 Connecticut Public Interest Research Group
Hartford, CT
Salesperson & Spokesperson
Top 5% in conversion of existing clients to “higher” level membership
Led all “1st campaign” canvassers in sales volume and dollars raised.
Education
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
Bachelor of Science, Business – Marketing, May 2000
Event Coordinator with Student Union Body of Government (SUBOG)
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dditional
Training: Salesforce CRM, Microsoft Office, Adobe Connect
Personal: Lead Writer/Executive Producer film “H Stevens”, Avid
Golfer/Admitted Hacker
