PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:

D EXPOSITO & PARTNERS / New York City / 2009 – 2016Associate Creative Director: • Responsible for rebranding various clients such as the Limon Dance Company and The Puerto Rican Day Parade• Implemented new tools to better improve client/agency understanding of specific brand challenges

Y&R The Bravo Group / New York City / 2005 – 2009Senior Art Director: • Reformulated agency standards in pursuit of higher quality creative.• Developed a strategic alliance with vendors to implement joint tactical efforts within agency brands

LEO BURNETT / Dominican Republic / 2002 – 2005Associate Creative Director: • Helped new clients develop strategies to increment their market share in multiple and high competitive categories• Participated in worldwide creative evaluations (7+) being awarded multiple times in various disciplines• Maintained international connections within the network to improve message consistency and brand standards (Marlboro, Johnnie Walker)

JWT / Dominican Republic / 2000 – 2002Associate Creative Director: • Helped restructure the Creative Department through new hiring’s and learning/development training for existing team members, which significantly improved overall performance• Created a task force responsible for the acquisition of potential new clients

WPP / Dominican Republic / 1998 – 2000Associate Creative Director:• Revamped the design department in it’s totality through a complete reorganization which included, improved strategy, talent pool and learning/development• Defined and coordinated the look and feel of multiple retail brands within the agency LEO BURNETT / Dominican Republic / 1994 - 1998Art Director / Copywriter / Associate Creative Director:• Implemented successful promotional campaigns throughout Latin America• Participated in global brainstorming to help Philip Morris define future marketing strategies for upcoming years

CLIENTS/ADVERTISING CAMPAGINS:

Marlboro, Johnnie Walker, Heineken, Pepsi, McDonald’s, Miller, Disney, Western Union,Red Bull, Isuzu, Hagen-Dazz, Carrefour, Sears, Miller Lite, Kraft, Hertz, AARP, Orville Reden-bacher 's, Chef Boyardee, Uni ted States Census, New York Lotto, PDFK (Partnership for Drug-Free Kids), Advil (Pfizer), Symbicort (AstraZeneca), Invokana (Janssen).

SKILLS & PROGRAM KNOWLEDGE:

Expert working knowledge of many graphic and mul t imedia programs, including: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, PowerPoint, Keynote.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

• Listin Diario Newspaper Creativity Division (Dominican Republic)• Caribbean Festival (Panama)• FIAP (Argentina)• Cannes (France)• The One Show (USA)• New York Festivals (USA)

EDUCATION:

Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo: Dominican Republic• Bachelors Degree in Advertising• Served as Assistant Professor in Advanced Drawing, Intermediate Painting and Introduction to Design

National School of Fine Arts: Dominican Republic • Degree in Fine Arts

Museum of Modern Art: Dominican Republic • Advanced Course in Drawing

QUALIFICATIONS & OBJECTIVE:I’m a forward-thinking marketing professional with 15+ years of experience offering a unique combination of creativity and analytical skills. I have the ability to assess vantage points for an effective balance of visual nuance and sound business decisions. My skills are based on a strong strategic approach. This combined with my previous studies in fine arts (B.A.)allows me to have a deep understanding of esthetics and form. My expertise includes moving complexed projects from concept to implementation, managing budgets/deadlines, creative teams, freelancers to ensure successful bussines solutions for brands and clients.

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