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Pete Dufner

@petedufner

Executive creative leader blending strategy, copywriting, and integrated campaigns.

What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can build big ideas and lead integrated campaigns—staying hands-on with strategy and copy, bringing in the right creative talent, and growing both teams and client partnerships with fun, focus, and strong presentation.

I’m a creative leader with 20+ years of strategi c concepting, copywriting and creative leadership—built around making “big ideas” real through integrated campaigns. I love the process, I enjoy the people, and I stay hands-on at every stage as needed.

As a Partner, Writer at BombPop Creative, I help teams and clients turn strategy into standout work, with current clients including Ventura Foods and Otis Spunkmeyer. Previously, as VP, Integrated Marketing and Creative, I oversaw internal marketing (5 full-time staffers) and client/new business creative efforts for a Top 20 meetings, events and incentives company.

I’ve also led in-house and agency creative environments—from Senior Copywriter roles in the automotive tech industry to Creative Concept Director work running shopper marketing and experiential events, and VP, Executive Creative Director oversight for full-service marketing campaigns. My work has been recognized with American Advertising Awards and an Ex Award from Event Marketer, and I’ve personally helped lead and land several major new business wins.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Partner & Writer

Current

BombPop Creative

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Founded and leads BombPop Creative, partnering with an art director/designer and an account director/strategist to develop big ideas and integrated campaigns for clients including Ventura Foods and Otis Spunkmeyer.

Copywriting Creative Leadership Integrated Campaigns Client Management Team Leadership Brand Messaging Presentation Skills

CG

VP, Integrated Marketing

Creative Group

Jan 2019 - Jan 2024 (5 years)

Oversaw internal marketing for 5 full-time staff and led client/new business creative efforts, coordinating a freelance talent pool of 10+; work earned American Advertising Awards and an Event Marketer Ex Award, and I personally led several major new business wins.

Integrated Marketing Creative Strategy Team Leadership New Business Development Event Marketing Marketing Communications

CG

Senior Copywriter

CDK Global

Jan 2015 - Jan 2019 (4 years)

Created automotive tech product launch messaging and wrote marketing and sales materials, collaborating with marketing, sales, and product teams to launch new products and develop events.

Copywriting Brand Messaging Product Launches Event Copy Cross Functional Collaboration Marketing Strategy Creative Writing

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Creative Concept Director

HMT Associates

Jan 2011 - Jan 2015 (4 years)

Led creative and production for shopper marketing and experiential events, recruiting and managing an in-house creative team supported by full-time staff and freelancers; contributed to several new business wins.

Shopper Marketing Creative Production Remote Leadership Team Management Freelance Coordination

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Executive Creative Director

Noble & Associates

Jan 2006 - Jan 2011 (5 years)

Directed creative campaign work at a full-service marketing agency, staffing the right teams, coordinating freelance support as needed, and contributing to new business efforts.

Creative Direction Campaign Development Integrated Marketing Agency Leadership Brand Strategy

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

Writer

Remote

Availability

Open to opportunities

Location

United States

Authorized to work in

Job categories

Creative Director Executive Creative Director Copywriter Integrated Marketing Manager Concept Designer Director of Creative Brand Creative Director VP Creative Director Chief Creative Officer

Skills

Remote Copywriting Creative Leadership Building Big Ideas Integrated Campaigns Team Management Client Management Presentation Skills Active Listening Creative Production Creative Recruiting Freelance Management Shopper Marketing Event Marketing Cross Functional Collaboration Writer

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