Maria Avellaneda-Biziak
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Italian Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Danielle Washington
Maria is a fantastic agency partner. She has a strong ability to translate the brand’s strategic objectives into impactful brands tactics that drive results. Maria has expertise in strategic planning, insights & message development, segmentation, campaign development & measurement, digital/social media, and launching new opportunities for the business. I valued her leadership and ability to work seamlessly across client and agency partners.
Cristina Bejarano
Maria is a natural-born-leader. We worked together for different accounts and I can say that she will work non-stop to get the job done, pushing her team along the way to deliver the best results. I am very thankful to have worked by her side. I always felt her support in anything work related and even beyond. Maria is not only a great professional, she’s also a great human being. One that you will immediately notice for her great passion for the job and her razor-sharp focus.
Danielle Washington
Maria is a fantastic agency partner. She has a strong ability to translate the brand’s strategic objectives into impactful brands tactics that drive results. Maria has expertise in strategic planning, insights & message development, segmentation, campaign development & measurement, digital/social media, and launching new opportunities for the business. I valued her leadership and ability to work seamlessly across client and agency partners.
Cristina Bejarano
Maria is a natural-born-leader. We worked together for different accounts and I can say that she will work non-stop to get the job done, pushing her team along the way to deliver the best results. I am very thankful to have worked by her side. I always felt her support in anything work related and even beyond. Maria is not only a great professional, she’s also a great human being. One that you will immediately notice for her great passion for the job and her razor-sharp focus.
Danielle Washington
Maria is a fantastic agency partner. She has a strong ability to translate the brand’s strategic objectives into impactful brands tactics that drive results. Maria has expertise in strategic planning, insights & message development, segmentation, campaign development & measurement, digital/social media, and launching new opportunities for the business. I valued her leadership and ability to work seamlessly across client and agency partners.
Cristina Bejarano
Maria is a natural-born-leader. We worked together for different accounts and I can say that she will work non-stop to get the job done, pushing her team along the way to deliver the best results. I am very thankful to have worked by her side. I always felt her support in anything work related and even beyond. Maria is not only a great professional, she’s also a great human being. One that you will immediately notice for her great passion for the job and her razor-sharp focus.
Danielle Washington
Maria is a fantastic agency partner. She has a strong ability to translate the brand’s strategic objectives into impactful brands tactics that drive results. Maria has expertise in strategic planning, insights & message development, segmentation, campaign development & measurement, digital/social media, and launching new opportunities for the business. I valued her leadership and ability to work seamlessly across client and agency partners.
Cristina Bejarano
Maria is a natural-born-leader. We worked together for different accounts and I can say that she will work non-stop to get the job done, pushing her team along the way to deliver the best results. I am very thankful to have worked by her side. I always felt her support in anything work related and even beyond. Maria is not only a great professional, she’s also a great human being. One that you will immediately notice for her great passion for the job and her razor-sharp focus.
Credentials
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Jodi Glickman on Pitching Yourself
LinkedInNov, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Fingerpaint Group
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United States
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Advertising Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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VP, Account Director
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Feb 2023 - Present
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Account Director
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Aug 2022 - Feb 2023
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EMCAY
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Director
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Jan 2021 - Aug 2022
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VML
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Account Team Lead
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Jun 2019 - Jan 2021
WALGREENS• Manage 6+ person cross-functional team responsible for Walgreens’ US-Hispanic and Puerto Rico retail and pharmacy communications• Spearhead multi-channel campaigns development process, from strategy to execution, and ensure brand and client’s needs are met on time and within budget• Manage inter-agency communications and establish processes required to develop culturally-sensitive, multi-channel marketing campaigns and achieve client's business goals• Work with client marketing team to develop Hispanic strategies and unique campaigns in order to drive growth for the brand• Help inspire creative, strategy and other disciplines to deliver highest quality work for clientPFIZER• Provide ad hoc consultation to agency teams managing multicultural strategies and campaigns for Prevnar13 and other Pharma brandsPRO BONO HISPANIC COVID-19 CAMPAIGN•Conceptualized, led and recruited a team who donated work and time to develop a campaign in Spanish, to increase face mask usage among US Hispanics and close the communications gap around COVID-19 . This multichannel campaign included a landing website, video, display, OOH, and audio. Delivered 7.1M+ of donated impressions. Website: www.usolamiapor.org Show less
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Account Supervisor
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Feb 2014 - Jun 2019
PFIZER ACCOUNT• Played a leading role in the ideation, co-creation and execution of best-in-class Hispanic and African American traditional, digital and local communications which tripled market penetration and growth for the brand. • Help lead communication strategies and executions which helped address pneumococcal pneumonia vaccination disparities within communities of color. • Co-led development of legal/regulatory processes at Pfizer for approvals and development of original in-language materials.• Key player in the development of 2018 DTC Gold winning Hispanic TV campaign for Prevnar 13.Other Accounts: ADVIL, ROBITUSSIN, ZANTAC, ST. JUDE'S• Support multicultural annual planning, research development and execution for other pharma and OTC brands• Uncover consumer insights and develop growth strategies and communications for multiple clients• Manage internal agency team and all communications with internal and external clients Show less
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McCann Health
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United States
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Advertising Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Senior Account Executive
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Jul 2013 - Feb 2014
• Contributed to development and execution of tactical plans to support brand strategies for two oncology brands • Engaged in brand creation inititiaves (brand vision and positioning development) and pre-launch initiatives for an oncology therapy • Involved in the ideation and execution of professional resources such as sales aids, congress materials, disease decks and support materials for Hodgkin-Lymphoma patients • Contributed to development and execution of tactical plans to support brand strategies for two oncology brands • Engaged in brand creation inititiaves (brand vision and positioning development) and pre-launch initiatives for an oncology therapy • Involved in the ideation and execution of professional resources such as sales aids, congress materials, disease decks and support materials for Hodgkin-Lymphoma patients
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New York University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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M.S. in Integrated Marketing
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Jul 2011 - Dec 2013
Coursework includes: Brand strategy, Campaign Planning and Management, Competitive Strategy, Finance for Marketing Decisions, Brand Management, Consumer Behavior, Database Management, etc. Coursework includes: Brand strategy, Campaign Planning and Management, Competitive Strategy, Finance for Marketing Decisions, Brand Management, Consumer Behavior, Database Management, etc.
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Prime Access
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Account Executive | Novartis Account | Hispanic Marketing
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Mar 2013 - Jul 2013
- Played an integral role in the development and launch of a DTC Award-winning Hispanic pharma campaign for Novartis- Spearhead the development and client and legal approvals of Hispanic tactics, including a TV commercial and numerous digital and print materials- Contribute to the yearly campaign planning process for the brand
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Account Management | Novartis Account | Hispanic Marketing
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Apr 2012 - Feb 2013
• Identify insights and leverage knowledge of the Hispanic market to support client presentations and annual planning with strategic thinking, research and analysis • Execute marketing communications that deliver on the client’s campaign objectives and strategies• Spearhead US-Hispanic brand projects, content review, interim deliverables, legal clearances and client approvals (in English and Spanish)• Spearhead content integration and original content development for the most popular Hispanic TV productions in the Univision network• Conduct and analyze primary and secondary research, to uncover consumer insights and ensure consumer relevance of the brand-communication strategy• Develop and present research debriefs to internal creative team and external creative partners Show less
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Avellaneda Surgical Center - Clinica Avellaneda
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Bogotá D.C. Area, Colombia
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Ad-hoc Marketing Consultant
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Jun 2011 - Feb 2013
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Avellaneda Surgical Center
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Bogota, Colombia
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Marketing Manager
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Oct 2008 - Mar 2010
- Analyzed company's situation in the marketplace and developed brand positioning for the brand - Streamlined company positioning, service offerings and branding standards in and outside the company - Designed and implemented targeted radio, print and online campaigns - Developed and promoted "medical tourism" as a service offering, resulting in a 50% increase in international patients - Devised and successfully implemented incentive packages to increase surgeon and patient loyalty - Planned and managed company´s participation in health local and international events and promotional activities - Work contributed to profit increase of ~6% and direct customer base growth of ~35% Show less
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Consultant
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Jan 2008 - May 2008
-Completed project with team of peers to understand technology buying process of small size companies in Bogotá -Conducted interviews and analyzed market research to present report and final marketing recommendations to HP Marketing managers -Completed project with team of peers to understand technology buying process of small size companies in Bogotá -Conducted interviews and analyzed market research to present report and final marketing recommendations to HP Marketing managers
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Avellaneda Surgical Center
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Colombia
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Marketing Assistant/Board member (Part time)
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Jan 2001 - Jan 2008
-Researched competitor pricing models, resulting in internal cost analysis and restructuring of service offerings -Manage relationships and training with HCPs -Attended quarterly board of directors meeting to discuss financial and strategic goals in company growth -Researched competitor pricing models, resulting in internal cost analysis and restructuring of service offerings -Manage relationships and training with HCPs -Attended quarterly board of directors meeting to discuss financial and strategic goals in company growth
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UPS
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Financial Analyst
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Jan 2007 - Dec 2007
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Education
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New York University
M.S. in Integrated Marketing, Marketing | Brand management -
Lehigh University
Global Village for Leaders in Business and Industry, Business and Industry -
Universidad de Los Andes
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (Marketing Concentration) -
Università Bocconi
Exchange program, Business