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2011 2013 International Marketing Director Tampico Beverages, Chicago, IL Managing strategic global marketing initiatives with direct involvement in 56 countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe.

2002 2010 International Regional Manager The Absolut Company, New York, NYAdvanced rapidly through a series of increasingly responsible roles over the course of a highly successful tenure with the Absolut Vodka, Malibu Rum and Kahlua brands with scope in Latin America and the US Duty Free sector.

International Regional Manager The Stolichnaya Brand Organisation, London, UKManaged commercial and marketing operations for the Stolichnaya Vodka brand for the Latin

American Market and selected European countries including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Marketing ManagerPernod Ricard Central America, Caracas, VenezuelaDirected commercial and marketing operations for Pernod Ricard Central America, managing premium and super-premium brands for a region composed of 10 countries in Central America and the Caribbean.

employment

Top-performing International Marketing Executive offering demonstrated leadership,innovationand strategic capabilities in B2B and B2C markets. Problem-solver able to consistently exceed atchallenging projects and meet strict deadlines. Trusted communicator and team leader with leading cross-functional teams to aggressively open and develop new markets and enhance and revitalize premium brands in regions such as Latin America. Focused and thorough senior management experience with a record of delivering consistent revenue growth in Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa and USA. Recognized for proactive leadership of high profile marketing Europe, Asia, Africa and USA. Recognized for proactive leadership of high profile marketing and commercial operations that get results and experience in managing channels sales at Epsonand channel marketing at Hewlett Packard. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

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Doctor of Business Administration, (Thesis Pending)Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Master of Business Administration, Marketing University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Specialist in MarketingInstituto de Estudios Superiores de Administración (IESA), Caracas, Venezuela

Computer Sciences EngineerUniversidad Centro Occidental Lisandro Alvarado, Barquisimeto, Venezuela

education Global Marketing

Commercial Strategy

Strategic Planning

Pricing Strategy

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills Negotiation Skills

Innovation Management

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INTERNATIONAL MARKETING EXECUTIVE