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Maria Michaela Villareal

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Marketing & Growth at Sure Vax (SureVax Preventive Health Care)
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Launched and scaled SureVax from 0 to 10 clinics across Metro Manila. Built and executed full rebrand and identity system; designed integrated digital campaigns across all platforms; established foundational marketing, partnerships with retail and delivery partners; led teams of 3 to 15+ in marketing, product and operations.
Co-Founder / Brand & Growth Leader at Dot Coffee Specialty Brand
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Launched and scaled a specialty coffee and retail brand. Built brand book and identity system; planned and executed multi-channel campaigns; led expansion to 10+ physical stores in Metro Manila; launched the Dot Coffee mobile app with outsourced tech partner; scaled ops and team to 50+ people.
Brand, Product & Growth Leader at The Moment Group of Restaurants
January 1, 2021 - Present
Led marketing and growth campaigns across digital and in-store channels for Oma, Din Tai Fung, Bank Bar, and eight (8) Cuts. Supported brand expansion and reopening strategies; managed relationships with retail, payments, and platform partners; built cross-functional teams to execute multi-brand campaigns.
Marketing & Growth Leader / Ghost Kitchen & Brand Expansion at Wild Flour Hospitality Group
March 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Conceptualized and launched ghost kitchen strategy during the pandemic. Built and launched Wild Flour To-Go; led marketing across all concepts; developed events and partnerships; scaled brand & campaigns across multiple ghost kitchen concepts in Metro Manila; built a modular brand system and omnichannel campaigns.
Marketing & Growth Consultant at Independent / Consultancy
January 1, 2025 - Present
Provided marketing and growth consulting to early-stage brands, translating brand vision into scalable go-to-market strategies, platforms, and campaigns. Built brand architecture, storytelling, and cross-functional execution to drive sustainable growth across retail, delivery, and fintech ecosystems.
Co-Founder, Chief Growth Officer at Various ventures
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
Led marketing and growth for multiple ventures, orchestrating brand strategy, platform growth, fundraising, and cross-functional execution. Built growth playbooks, established strategic partnerships with retailers and platform partners, and steered market expansion.
Chief Executive Officer
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Led organizational strategy and growth initiatives across the portfolio; oversaw branding, operations, and fundraising; built and managed teams, scaling multi-brand operations.

Education

Bachelor of Integrated Marketing Communications at University of Asia & the Pacific
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Integrated Marketing Communications at University of Asia & the Pacific
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Head of Marketing & Growth at University of Asia & The Pacific
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Junior Marketing Manager at University of Asia & The Pacific
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
BA Integrated Marketing Communications at University of Asia & the Pacific
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
BA Integrated Marketing Communication at University of Asia & The Pacific
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2016
Junior Marketing Manager at University of Asia & The Pacific
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Head of Marketing & Growth at University of Asia & The Pacific
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Healthcare, Retail, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet, Education