David Bernert

Senior marketing professional with a strong blend of expertise in both strategic planning and tactical execution.

Austin, Texas, United States

About

I have a strong foundation in strategic planning and brand-building but still understand how get things done at the tactical level. I understand how to assemble and manage talented teams and motivate them to do their best work. I also know the difference between management and leadership and when to emphasis each.

Experience

  • Partner at Zen
    Mar 2001 - Present · 25 yrs 4 mos

    Founding partner/investor in local Japanese restaurant chain. The company has grown to three locations in Austin and two locations out-of-state.

  • Director of Marketing at The National Alliance for Insurance Education and Research
    Sep 2018 - Jun 2019 · 10 mos

  • Nerd Herder at Apple
    Mar 2016 - Jun 2017 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Built and managed a team that does a deep-dive analysis of written communication with customers. The data is used to establish metrics and is incorporated into a management evaluation and feedback system.

  • Founder/President at The Better Box Company
    Apr 2010 - Mar 2016 · 6 yrs

    Founded and currently run an eco-friendly concept that rents durable, warehouse-style crates to people who are moving, as an alternative to using cardboard boxes

  • Brand Alchemist at Razor | Brand Clarity
    Jan 2007 - Mar 2010 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Marketing consulting, including brand management and strategic planning. Client categories include high-tech, retail, jewelry, automotive, restaurant and petroleum.