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Hi, I’m Vanessa Marino. I specialize in directing and constructing integrated omnichannel marketing strategies across fashion, wellness and beauty brands, focused on brand awareness, customer engagement, and sales growth. I’m highly KPI-driven, leveraging data-driven insights to craft measurable marketing plans, build high-performing teams, and deliver seamless customer experiences.
I’ve led digital marketing initiatives across SEO, PPC, social media, influencer and email marketing, and I always aim to translate consumer behavior into authentic brand experiences that boost satisfaction and retention.
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Language
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Independent Marketing and Branding Consultant at Self-Employed Worldwide (Remote)
January 1, 2015 - PresentAdvised over 50 brands across fashion, wellness and beauty; crafted 30+ brand books with market research, psychographic segmentation, competitor analysis, tone of voice guidelines, and differentiated value propositions; designed and implemented diverse omnichannel strategies that boosted overall sales by 13%; developed detailed buyer personas and customer journeys to guide targeted communications and improve engagement by ~20%; led paid advertising plans and social media/content strategies to grow communities and extend reach.
Senior Marketing Strategist at El Tiempo Latino
May 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023Reorganized marketing team structure for improved productivity; implemented analytics dashboard with sustainable SMART goals, increasing overall marketing effectiveness by 30%; optimized social media strategies and executed targeted paid campaigns, driving 23% growth in website traffic; designed lead-generation programs to scale email subscribers from 5,000 to 9,000 in 6 months.
Marketing Director at SEE/KNOW
January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023Defined brand identity and value proposition, increasing brand recognition by 40%; restructured marketing team to boost efficiency by 20%; managed performance marketing campaigns on Google, Meta, and TikTok, increasing website traffic by 37%; built omnichannel strategies integrating digital and physical stores, including in-store experiences and digital activations; enhanced social media presence and community engagement.
Marketing Manager at DCK Group
January 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021Formulated and executed influencer marketing programs, coordinating collaborations and tracking outcomes to expand reach and convert 25% more new customers; managed marketing budgets with data-driven spend optimization, achieving 15% ROI improvement; forged alliances with key US wholesalers (ASOS, Topshop, Urban Outfitters, Macy's), driving a 30% increase in sales; conducted market trend analysis to optimize buyers’ positioning and competitiveness (17% gain).
Chief Marketing Officer at Design Group Latinamerica
February 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020Supervised marketing department, elevating output and efficiency by 30%; represented the organization externally to build strategic partnerships; produced and organized content for online presence, strengthening engagement and increasing website traffic by 22%; prepared data-driven performance reports to drive improved efficiency by 18%.
Education
Executive Master in Marketing and Sales at Esade Business & Law School, Ramon Llull University
May 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024Master's Degree in Marketing and Digital Business at IEBS Business School
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021Fashion Industry Essentials Certificate Program at Parsons School of Design at The New School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018Marketing and Sales Certification Program at Rafael Belloso Chacín University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018English Program Certificate at Georgia Institute of Technology
August 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering at Urdaneta University
March 1, 2012 - September 1, 2015Qualifications
Marketing and Sales Certification Program
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018Fashion Industry Essentials Certificate Program
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018English Program Certificate
August 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012Industry Experience
Retail, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Education
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