Owner, SuMaWah
San Francisco Bay Area
- Current
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- Company Founder / Product Developer at SuMaWah LLC
- Past
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- Producer at Maus Haus
- Producer at US Web/CKS
- Producer at CKS
- Executive Producer at CKS Pictures
- Producer at CKS Interactive
- Education
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- San Jose State University
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Jon Bender’s Summary
Jon has evolved his art from still images to multimedia to consumer products. Originally a freelance photographer, then a pen-and-ink designer with a background in fine arts, he moved to multimedia early in its technological development. He created animated demos and retail point-of-sale kiosks in the early 90's, and then moved to a design firm called CKS. He worked in its fledgling Interactive group, creating Web sites, CD-ROMs, digital video, and animations for leading technology firms. CKS soon became one of the largest multimedia agencies in the world. Later he worked for MausHaus, an interactive design firm, handling similar responsibilities for an equally impressive list of clients. Recently, with the decline of the economy Jon gathered up some of his old workmates and started a completely virtual company called, SuMaWah LLC. This new company model focuses on product development, design and marketing for new consumer electronic products. Through Jon's experience he has assembled contacts throughout the US and Asia and has the ability to develop consumer products from concept to completion. The products designed and marketed from Jon and his team are sold under several brand names including Spectare Products which is owned and maintained by Jon and his company. Jon's products have been placed in places like Target, Sharper Image, Brookstone, JC Penny and other specialty stores. Jon and his company now hold several Trademarks for consumer brand names as well as Design Patents for new product designs.
Jon Bender’s Specialties:
My specialties involve all phases and tasks associated with getting a product from the idea stage to the final production, delivery and sales into the consumer market. Over the past years I have worn many hats and have taken on virtually every role at one time of another. With this experience I have very in depth knowledge and experience with the entire process.
Jon Bender’s Experience
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Company Founder / Product Developer
SuMaWah LLC
(Consumer Electronics industry)
September 2005 — Present (3 years 11 months)
Managing Director and founder of the company. Specializing in all phases of product development from concept to completion. Jon is also the founder of Spectare and WhereWolf product brands. Jon is currently developing new channels for the products as well as helping other companies succeed in the world of product development, brand identity and marketing.
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Producer
Maus Haus
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
2000 — 2002 (2 years)
Lead producer for interactive projects including CD ROM, DVD, Kiosk and the web applications. Clients include Sprint and Lam Research.
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Producer
US Web/CKS
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
1993 — 1998 (5 years)
Project management, client relations, supervision and production responsibilities of interactive multimedia projects.
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Producer
CKS
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
August 1993 — December 1998 (5 years 5 months)
Project management, client relations, supervision and production responsibilities of interactive multimedia projects.
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Executive Producer
CKS Pictures
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
September 1996 — June 1998 (1 year 10 months)
Lead producer for motion graphic, CD ROM and web projects for major clients such as Apple Computer, Intel, Timberland and others. Maintained direct client relations, team supervision as well as direction of video / photography shoots.
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Producer
CKS Interactive
(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
1993 — 1996 (3 years)
Was the producer for the original Apple Retail in store demos - Starting with the Apple Performa and ending with the iMac. A strong tradition that Apple maintains even today. Also had the opportunity to work with many up and coming companies and technologies like US Robotics (Palm) and RadioLan (precursor to the WiFi Networks of today)
Jon Bender’s Education
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San Jose State University
MFA , Computers in Art , 1990 — 1994
- Activities and Societies:
- Master of Fine Arts/ (CADRE Institute) Computers in Fine Art GPA 3.9
Multimedia Computer applications including interactive video.
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