Clinton Bonner

19 Church Hill Lane

Westbrook, CT 06498
860.608.9074
Clinton.Bonner@gmail.com

Profe ssional Summar y

• Strong skills in Social Technology Consultation & Strategy, Corporate Writing, Presenting & Blogging,
Creative Consumer Engagement Strategy and Social Marketing Planning, Execution & Measurement
• Extensive knowledge base of the 2.0 encompassing Crowdsourcing, Gamification, Platform as a Service
(PaaS) Models, Social & Mobile Applications, Consumer Co-Creation, Casual/Social Gaming, Geo-
Location Mobile Marketing and the emergence of Augmented Reality Interfaces
• Direct experience fostering & consistently growing engaged social followings across Facebook, Twitter,
YouTube, LinkedIn, and Personal/Corporate Blogs while being a student of the rise of niche communities and
applications brands can leverage to best reach their masses
• Skilled in Character Based Brand Story-Telling focusing on authenticity and answering consumer needs
through unique video and social content
• Published Author: Complete Idiot’s Mini-Guide to Blogging on WordPress (Alpha/Penguin) & Technical
Editor: Complete Idiot’s Guide to Crowdsourcing (Alpha/Penguin Books)
• Expert ability to concisely and effectively relay the many benefits of a “Wisdom of Crowds” approach as it
specifically relates to a client’s success criteria and market aspirations

Exper ience

2009 – 2011 The Social Collective - EarnMOJO San Francisco, CA

Web and Mobile Applications for the Events World – Gamification Digital Check-In Platform
Vice President of Sales & Marketing Coordinator
• Targeted and Closed key events & conferences in large associations, festivals and organizations,
including IAEE (International Association of Exhibitions and Events), CIC (Convention
Industry Council), Opportunity Green and the CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival.
• Launched the Digital Gamification Application MOJO securing blog coverage from top tier
social strategists while receiving mentions by key representatives of Mashable.com,
SocialMediaExplorer.com and other popular digital publications.
• Established a large user base of over 2000 Blogs and sites utilizing MOJO including Fox News
Radio, Weezer.com, and gained access to over 1 million new sites by targeting, pitching and
securing a partnership with the popular social aggregation toolbar company Wibiya.
• Directly responsible for 140% increase of platform and application sales, achieved within first 4
months in new role, including a more than 210% increase in annual contracts.
• Co-Created Crowdsourcing Social Application “CrowdCampaign” and ushered in wave of early
adopters including, Social Media Agencies, Non-Profits and Associations.
2008 – 2009 TopCoder, Inc. Glastonbury, CT
Software Development via Crowdsourcing Competitions; Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Director of Business Development
• Built, from ground up, a sizeable pipeline and client list of industry leaders in the worlds of e-
Commerce, Massively Multiplayer Online Games, Social Networks, Digital Think Tanks, and
Financial Advisory Networks.
• Secured key contracts with recognized industry and vertical leaders including The Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) and Linden Lab.
• Conceptualized, formulated and presented multitudes of software and creative project
initiatives ranging from singular iPhone applications to complete overhauls of existing social
community user experiences and interfaces.
• Authored and presented: “How to Connect with the CEO” at TopCoder’s annual corporate
sales meeting. Seminar assisted sales unit in defining and relating the unique value proposition
to the various vertical markets TopCoder was engaging and sought to aggressively engage.

2006 – 2008 Andy Ross Group Madison, CT

Mortgage Brokerage
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 sales of “premiere” membership packages to CT residents.
 Top 10% in conversion of existing clients to “higher” level membership.
 Led all “1st campaign” canvassers in sales volume and dollars raised.

Educa tion
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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Additional
Training: Multiple CRM’s, Microsoft Office & Gmail Suite, Real-Time Collaboration Tools
Personal: Avid Golfer/Admitted Hacker, Screenwriter & Less Than Amazing Actor