I’m Manuela Proano, a high-performance personal branding coach and marketing consultant who helps entrepreneurs build leadership presence, strengthen their style and image, and turn their confidence and assets into consistent visibility and revenue. I’m a “take action” advocate, so I combine strategy with practical coaching to make sure your brand shows up clearly, attracts the right people, and becomes more profitable over time. Through my work in personal branding, luxury marketing, fashion/creative direction, and value-elevation processes, I guide clients to monetize and get noticed using their own strengths—then I support execution step by step. I also bring strong creative production and editorial/social media capabilities, so your brand isn’t only positioned well on paper, but designed and communicated in a way that feels premium and unmistakably you.

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I’m Manuela Proano, a high-performance personal branding coach and marketing consultant who helps entrepreneurs build leadership presence, strengthen their style and image, and turn their confidence and assets into consistent visibility and revenue. I’m a “take action” advocate, so I combine strategy with practical coaching to make sure your brand shows up clearly, attracts the right people, and becomes more profitable over time. Through my work in personal branding, luxury marketing, fashion/creative direction, and value-elevation processes, I guide clients to monetize and get noticed using their own strengths—then I support execution step by step. I also bring strong creative production and editorial/social media capabilities, so your brand isn’t only positioned well on paper, but designed and communicated in a way that feels premium and unmistakably you.

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November 1, 2026

I’m Manuela Proano, a high-performance personal branding coach and marketing consultant who helps entrepreneurs build leadership presence, strengthen their style and image, and turn their confidence and assets into consistent visibility and revenue. I’m a “take action” advocate, so I combine strategy with practical coaching to make sure your brand shows up clearly, attracts the right people, and becomes more profitable over time.

Through my work in personal branding, luxury marketing, fashion/creative direction, and value-elevation processes, I guide clients to monetize and get noticed using their own strengths—then I support execution step by step. I also bring strong creative production and editorial/social media capabilities, so your brand isn’t only positioned well on paper, but designed and communicated in a way that feels premium and unmistakably you.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Catalan; Valencian
Advanced
Italian
Intermediate
Russian
Beginner

Work Experience

Branding / Marketing Creative Co-Director & PR / Co-Founder (Creative Co-Director) at Art & Creative (MPPA Studio co-founder role mentioned)
December 1, 2023 - Present
Supports luxury positioning, client acquisition, and brand building through creative strategy and marketing consulting. Develops brand concepts and ensures consistent visual direction, helping translate campaigns into market results and reinforcing an elevated brand identity.
CEO & Co-Founder, Art & Creative Co-Director, Marketing Consultant at MPPA Studio
December 1, 2023 - Present
Led a digital branding practice focused on personal branding, luxury positioning and marketing strategies; built and mentored a team of creatives; developed branding concepts, visual identities and campaigns; coordinated with trade marketing and product managers to deliver visuals and assets; responsible for client acquisition and ROI.
Creative Director / Co-Founding Marketing Consultant at Manuela Proano / McCann Erickson (role details in resume)
March 1, 2021 - November 1, 2022
Works on strategic and creative marketing consulting, supporting briefing-to-deliverables processes, managing creative and strategic campaigns, and monitoring proposals and results in the market. Mentors creative teams and stays current on industry trends and technologies.
Online Summit Creator, Host and Director at The Secret Fashion Movement (TSFM)
February 1, 2018 - November 1, 2022
Organizes and hosts online summits with world leaders in entrepreneurship, marketing, branding, fashion, personal branding, personal development, and image. Led a digital team to promote the event, reached a target database of 1.2k contacts, and monetized via summit creation.
Vice President / Achievement Coach (role referenced) at Sand ra Perez-And a (company/organization not specified)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Launched coaching initiatives, achieving ROI and generating income. Served more than 50 clients across product launches, campaigns, and personal brands, helping clients and brands reach growth outcomes through coaching and strategy execution.
High-Performance Personal Branding Coach / Stylist / Creative Director / Entrepreneur Marketing Consultant at MPPA Studio
June 1, 2017 - Present
Coaches entrepreneurs and professionals to develop leadership presence and build a personal brand that is both confident and profitable. Leverages personal branding, style/image consulting, luxury marketing positioning, and value-elevation processes to help clients monetize, gain visibility, and create high-earning pathways. Provides guidance on self-confidence, thought and image leadership, and development strategies aligned to clients’ assets and identity.
Co-Lead / Graphic & Creative Team Mentor (Marketing Consultant role referenced) at McCann Worldgroup
May 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018
Manages and supports client relationship accounts, provides regular status updates and strategic recommendations, and leads/mentors a team of graphic designers and creatives. Oversees creative and strategic processes from briefing through deliverables, tracks budgets and timelines, and remains up to date on fashion, art, and culture trends.
Account Manager at McCann WorldGroup Ecuador
May 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018
Managed client relationships and led a team of graphic designers and creatives; oversaw the creative and strategic process from briefing to deliverable handoffs; developed and implemented campaigns; monitored budgets and timelines; stayed current on industry trends and technologies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Marketing and Communications & Fashion Business at IED Barcelona
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Bachelor of Fashion Marketing and Communication & Fashion Business at Institut EuroPeoD iDesigne (IED Barcelona)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Certification in Ontologic Coaching at Ontology Coaching (organization not specified)
January 1, 2016 - September 7, 2026

Qualifications

Certification in Ontological Coaching and Brand Building
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
Ontologic Coaching certification
January 1, 2016 - September 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Other