Hi, I'm Azucena Lara Ruiz. I'm a Global Marketing Operations professional with 6+ years of experience driving executional excellence across multi-region marketing organizations. I design scalable operating models for content delivery, lifecycle execution, analytics coordination, and data governance in complex global environments. I pride myself on intake management, asset readiness, quality assurance, cross-functional coordination, and performance reporting—enabling strategy teams to focus on high-impact initiatives. I have led global rollouts across regions with regulatory requirements, and I continually pursue automation and AI-enabled tooling to improve speed, quality, and measurable outcomes.

Azucena Lara Ruiz

Hi, I'm Azucena Lara Ruiz. I'm a Global Marketing Operations professional with 6+ years of experience driving executional excellence across multi-region marketing organizations. I design scalable operating models for content delivery, lifecycle execution, analytics coordination, and data governance in complex global environments. I pride myself on intake management, asset readiness, quality assurance, cross-functional coordination, and performance reporting—enabling strategy teams to focus on high-impact initiatives. I have led global rollouts across regions with regulatory requirements, and I continually pursue automation and AI-enabled tooling to improve speed, quality, and measurable outcomes.

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Hi, I’m Azucena Lara Ruiz. I’m a Global Marketing Operations professional with 6+ years of experience driving executional excellence across multi-region marketing organizations. I design scalable operating models for content delivery, lifecycle execution, analytics coordination, and data governance in complex global environments.

I pride myself on intake management, asset readiness, quality assurance, cross-functional coordination, and performance reporting—enabling strategy teams to focus on high-impact initiatives. I have led global rollouts across regions with regulatory requirements, and I continually pursue automation and AI-enabled tooling to improve speed, quality, and measurable outcomes.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Italian
Beginner
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Marketing Automation Specialist at NASDAQ
May 1, 2024 - Present
Act as global marketing operations partner across 20+ business units, translating strategic initiatives into executable workflows, delivery plans, and scalable operating standards. Led the transformation of fragmented global marketing execution into standardized content, lifecycle, and deployment frameworks, improving delivery speed, consistency, and compliance. Supported AI-assisted content and process optimization by evaluating tooling, identifying automation opportunities, and embedding AI into existing marketing workflows. Implemented unified gated-content and campaign architectures, improving asset consistency, attribution accuracy, and reporting reliability. Executed rigorous QA, peer/BU-review checks, and deployment validation to ensure data integrity and a high-quality user experience prior to launch. Built standardized dashboards and intake workflows to improve visibility, reduce turnaround time, and support operational decision-making. Created detailed solution design documen
CRM / Automation Consultant at Freelance (Remote)
June 1, 2020 - Present
Delivered end-to-end CRM and marketing automation solutions for SMB and global clients using HubSpot, Marketo, Customer.io, GoHighLevel, Zoho, and Salesforce. Led refinement sessions to clarify business requirements, design solution architecture, and deploy lifecycle campaigns with appropriate QA controls. Built lead scoring models, lifecycle stages, automation workflows, and reporting frameworks aligned with client objectives. Maintained data quality through hygiene checks, deduplication logic, and controlled import/export processes. Produced clear documentation and training materials to support adoption and long-term scalability, consistently achieving 90%+ client satisfaction.
Marketing Automation Manager at Product School
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
Supported Marketo implementation and migration, including program structure, templates, segmentation, and deliverability best practices. Built analytical dashboards (Excel, Data Studio, Power BI) to assess funnel performance and campaign impact. Partnered with marketing and sales teams to refine lifecycle flows and ABM support programs, improving lead quality and sales readiness.
Marketing Strategist at Archdesk
March 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
Administered HubSpot CRM, designing lifecycle automations, lead scoring models, and nurture streams that drove a 145% increase in MQL→SQL conversion. Implemented standardized SOPs and process maps to improve cross-team handoffs and reduce manual rework by ~50%. Managed webinars and integrated campaigns end-to-end, ensuring deployment readiness, QA, and consistent performance reporting.

Education

BSc Business Management Engineering at Tecnologico Nacional de México
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026
BSc at Tecnologico Nacional de México
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026

Qualifications

Braze Practitioner
January 1, 2026 - January 8, 2026
Marketo Core Concepts
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026
HubSpot Marketing & Sales Hubs
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026
SQL for Data Science
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026
Braze Practitioner (2026)
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026
Marketo Core Concepts
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026
HubSpot Marketing & Sales Hubs
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026
SQL for Data Science
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment

Experience Level

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Expert
Expert
Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
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