FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The DSM Group, a full-service marketing, advertising and public relations agency located in Bergen County, NJ, today announced that it has hired Zinka Ramdedovic as SVP of Partnerships & Operations. Her first day at the Agency will be June 26.

Ramdedovic brings with her 12+ years of experience as a media professional in the lifestyle and luxury niches. She is a strong leader who oversaw all accounts at Condé Nast and previously at Vizeum (Dentsu Aegis). As Head of Media Strategy for Condé Nast she worked with such clients as: Toyota, Estée Lauder, L’Oréal, Pepsi, The Clorox Company, American Express, Chase, Seiko, Saks Fifth Avenue, LVMH, David Yurman, Tiffany’s, Apple, Marriott and many more.

In her new position, Ramdedovic will be reporting directly to Darren Magarro, President and CEO of The DSM Group. She will be responsible for driving growth, balancing the demands of the Agency and its clients, establishing discipline and routines for a team of approximately 12 and making quick and decisive decisions keeping the best interests of the agency’s clients in the forefront. She will also help develop, manage and improve the daily client-facing activities of The DSM Group’s account management teams.

“We couldn't be happier to add someone of Zinka’s caliber and professionalism to our team,” said Darren Magarro, President and CEO of The DSM Group. “Given our exceptional growth (354% since 2012), our sole initiative in 2017 is to continue to recruit top talent at DSM. Zinka provides a level of experience and expertise that will only benefit DSM’s client relationships. This hire solidifies our mission and commitment to setting the gold standard for marketing agencies in New Jersey.”

“There couldn't be a better time than now to join The DSM Group,” said Zinka Ramdedovic. “Its creativity, passion and eagerness are not just inspiring, but needed in our marketplace.” “I've always been a team player and am so excited to be part of this team and culture. Taking my expertise in client relations and building on team collaborations and process will help while the agency continues to grow,” she continued.

Prior to Condé Nast, Ramdedovic worked at Vizeum/Dentsu Aegis in NYC as the VP, Director, Integrated Publishing as well as Vizeum/Carat and Carat as a Senior Print Buyer. She is a graduate of Berkeley College and lives in Oakland, NJ with her family.

The DSM Group has recently received many accolades. The Agency became the first and only platinum HubSpot certified agency partner in NJ, three of its employees (Ryerson Kipp, Jason Diller and Leon Grassi) were inductees for the 2017 Jersey's Best Marketing & Communications Professionals Under 40 award and Darren Magarro was recently a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2017 Award in the New Jersey Region. The Agency has also received the SmartCEO Small Business Awards – Sales & Marketing in 2014 as well as the SmartCEO Corporate Culture Awards – New York in 2015.

For more information about The DSM Group, please visit its website, www.thedsmgroup.com or call (201) 485-7777.

About The DSM Group:

Founded by Darren Magarro in 2007, The DSM Group is a full-service marketing, advertising and public relations agency located in Bergen County, NJ. The firm works closely with clients in the education, health, hospitality, retail, service, financial and legal sectors, offering growth-based marketing, advertising and public relation services with a focus on driving a tangible ROI for its clients.