“IMPRESSIVE is the word I’d best use to describe Scott. Though he is humble, he is continually noticed by colleagues and senior staff for standing out in the crowd. Not only does he market his products with passion and creativity, he breaks down barriers that can form within corporate walls to effectively get things done. I’ve had the opportunity to work with Scott on major strategies and initiatives and I’ve been in awe of him each time we’ve worked together. He is a team player and an inspiration, being able to recognize how to work within a large company but with an idealistic, grass-roots mentality that is so necessary while working on products that are targeted for such a creative audience. On top of it all, he is never afraid of taking on extra things that simply need his knowledge, care, and energy. There is never, ever the mentality of “that isn’t my job.”
If he wants to work for your company, trust me. You want him.”
“Scott is a very passionate and driven marketer. His strengths are in his creativity, focus on customer, and staff development. To say I rely on Scott is a complete understatement. He has been a partner to me in our journey at Taylor & Francis, and his ability to be both strategic and creative is rare. He is results driven and always meets his deadline – which can sound common but it is a foundational quality that Scott takes very seriously. Scott would be an asset to any team.”
“Scott Berman was more than just my manager, he was a mentor to me and a leader on the marketing team. Scott’s creative thinking and positive attitude promoted innovation and open and honest discussion in our office. While I reported to Scott as my manager, I was always treated as a partner whose input and ideas were highly valued. With expertise in everything from strategic planning to marketing analytics and more, Scott is able to bring his fantastic ideas to fruition and measure their impact on the organization. His focus on team collaboration as well as on pushing the boundaries of what had always been done is an asset to whatever team he is on. Whenever I’m asked about Scott, I’m always happy to say that he is the best manager I’ve ever had. If you’re lucky enough to have the chance to work with him, you’ll definitely benefit from having him as a leader on your team.”
“I’ve had the pleasure of working as Scott Berman’s direct report since June, 2014. Scott is that rare manager who is both incredibly knowledgeable about his field and also genuinely interested in his employees’ career growth. I consider him the ideal boss.
From the time we began working together, Scott has shown a commitment to helping me identify and articulate my professional strengths and weaknesses. He has guided me through several important projects and helped me to develop confidence in my job role. In all the work we’ve done together, he’s been encouraging, supportive, and nurturing while still pushing me to produce the best work I can. He is always accessible and solicits my feedback regularly. Scott always treats me like an equal partner with something worthwhile to contribute when we work together on a project. I care more about the work I do because I know he cares.
Scott sets an excellent example of what a marketer should be. He is forward-thinking and his work demonstrates a great balance between creativity and analytic thinking. He is always pushing himself to achieve, and really cares about driving results and solving problems. He has spearheaded several innovative initiatives in our department that are sure to have a profoundly positive impact on our marketing activities and overall bottom line. He’s a really valuable member of both the marketing department and the entire company.”
“Scott is someone who leads by example. As a marketer, his creativity, leadership, and strong work ethic ensures exceptional results. As a manager, his support, keen communication skills, and collaborative nature ensures a successful team dynamic. I feel very fortunate to have worked with Scott. I feel even more fortunate to have had him as my manager. He is someone who cares... about every project, every campaign, and every person on the team. Trust me, he is someone you want leading your team.”
“Scott is one of the most creative people I’ve encountered in my career. He was never content with the status quo, whether he was working on new marketing strategies, or managing day-to-day operations. His enthusiasm had a positive impact on the team and his ideas had tangible results.”
“In the last four years, Scott has demonstrated a focused drive and a willingness to take on any tough challenge thrown his way. Whether designing our new website, organizing group-wide promotions, forming complex, strategic partnerships, or tackling un-glamorous, internal operating issues, Scott accomplishes all in an organized and determined manner, with a level of creativity that I admire.
However, what makes Scott truly exceptional are his managerial skills. Scott is generous with his time and is always willing to provide guidance and support. He clearly communicates goals and instructions to the team and constantly encourages his team to try new things, provide feedback and to get involved in larger projects.
Proof of his leadership abilities are clearly demonstrated by the current working environment he has created for the Focal Press marketing team. I feel incredibly fortunate to work in a place where people want to and feel comfortable sharing what they have learned, their accomplishments and their mistakes so that everyone can benefit. It is an environment that fosters trust, creativity and the drive to do your best for your team and Focal Press.”
“Working with Scott was one of the high points of my tenure at Focal Press. He is a creative thinker and marketer, always willing to take risks and try new things, but in a focused way that supports the company’s top goals. He built a strong partnership between the editorial and marketing groups, which had previously been somewhat fragmented. Scott was also a huge force in launching FilmSkills, an online product that required a completely different approach than book marketing. I was so grateful to have him as a partner in that venture.
One of Scott’s signature strengths is the ability to work with anyone (and I do mean anyone!) and bring out the best in each person. He is outstandingly collaborative, supportive, and also honest and straightforward in his dealings with others. Since he earns everyone’s trust, he is able to get things done in any kind of organization.”