Craig Bamberg is an experienced entrepreneur with background in small business startup, multinational M&A, operations, budget/finance, human resources, marketing solutions, media communications, and project management.
Educated leadership comes from a wide array that includes Platinum Dry Cleaners, Renewal Claim Solutions, ASG Software Solutions, Color Tec Digital, Great Lakes Graphics, and Time Warner Communications.
He energizes with idea sharing, strategic planning & proven solutions pointing at achieving goals and increasing profit margins.
He energizes with idea sharing, strategic planning & proven solutions pointing at achieving goals and increasing profit margins.
ENTREPRENEUR – SMALL BUSINESS M&A AND START UP In 2019 Craig engineered and completed the acquisition of Platinum Dry Cleaners in Naples, Florida. The entity fulfills via a 12,000 sq ft processing facility with 2 retail locations, a fleet of 8 delivery vehicles, and supports 40 employees. 2021 had Craig expanding Platinum with the addition of Renewal Claim Solutions of Southwest Florida. This entity specializes in disaster insurance claim management for homeowners, insurance adjusters, restoration companies, and insurance carriers by restoring clothing, household fabric items, electronics, and artwork that have been distressed by fire, smoke, water, or mold. He is educated in the application and process of Small Business Administration lending, authoring business plans, preparation of asset purchase agreements, real estate lease negotiation, pre- closing inventories, all leading to acquisition closure. Craig’s experience at ASG Software Solutions has him educated in post closure corporate transition to include human resources and process & procedure post-closing. He currently maintains mentorship programs and guidance with Small Business Development Council at Florida Gulf Coast University, Ft Myers, FL, and the Service Corps of Retired Executives, Naples, FL. With his Color Tec Digital start up in 1997, he was the recipient of the EW Scripps Scholarship for the Kaufmann Foundation’s Fast Trac II Small Business Curriculum offered via the SBDC & University of Florida. He was educated & mentored in business finance, procurement, marketing, and operations. |
MARKETING - MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS - EVENT FULFILLMENT – PRINT PLANNING As Sr. Director of Community Relations & Sports Marketing for ASG Software Solutions of Naples, FL, he has created campaigns for local charitable organizations and directed National Football League luxury suite events. Florida Public Relations Association awarded Craig the "Award of Distinction" and "Judges Choice Award" at their annual "Image Awards" for video marketing in 2012. Craig is educated in broadcast production, journalism, public relations, and advertising with his Bachelor’s in Media Communications from Medaille College, Buffalo NY. He also expanded on this knowledge in completing Certificate in Social Media Marketing from Florida Gulf Coast University / Ft Myers FL. Craig has a history of ownership in print production from half size commercial offset & web printing plants to copy & digital print for pay storefront operations. As Sr. Director of Central Operations for ASG Software Solutions in Naples, FL, he developed 3 US based In-Plant digital print divisions tasked with serving 75 offices in 36 nations across the globe. Craig has an understanding of workflow, DFEs, color management, variable data, print engines, finishing, distribution, document management, MFPs, and global fleet management. |
PHILANTHROPIC GIVING Craig is known for giving back to the community. He has assisted the American Red Cross, Lighthouse of Collier, Guadalupe Center of Immokalee, United Way of Collier County, and Jacksonville’s Longest Table sponsored by the JAX Chamber. Most notable was his 5 years as Vice President of Special Events and serving on the Executive Board of Directors for the United Way of Collier County. During this time Craig created and executed 7 fundraising events along with chairing the Annual Campaign for 2007. His efforts lead to over $2,750,000 in contributions to the organization during his service. |
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Craig now lives in Naples, Florida; far from the "lake effect" snow growing up in Western New York. He is a James Bond enthusiast, a distant Buffalo Bills fan patiently waiting for a championship, in search of the ever elusive 79 on the golf course, and vintage car collector. Once upon a time, Craig sold men's suits at a locally owned department store. Haberdashery by default...and despite Florida's heat, he still seems to find a way to don a sport coat! |