I build brands people can feel. Through storytelling, visual direction and strategic communication, I help create identities that are coherent, memorable and emotionally engaging. I have international experience across branding, premium products and digital communication, delivering coherent brand narratives across digital, trade and experiential platforms.

Paulo Cuéllar

I build brands people can feel. Through storytelling, visual direction and strategic communication, I help create identities that are coherent, memorable and emotionally engaging. I have international experience across branding, premium products and digital communication, delivering coherent brand narratives across digital, trade and experiential platforms.

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I build brands people can feel. Through storytelling, visual direction and strategic communication, I help create identities that are coherent, memorable and emotionally engaging.

I have international experience across branding, premium products and digital communication, delivering coherent brand narratives across digital, trade and experiential platforms.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Creative & Graphic Designer at TBWA, DDB and Ogilvy
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2006
Development of visual concepts, advertising campaigns and brand communication for international clients including Sony PlayStation, Häagen-Dazs, Johnson & Johnson and Kimberly-Clark.
Senior Art Director & Creative Supervisor at Agenzia HAVAS
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2012
Led the creative development of integrated campaigns for international and institutional brands across digital and offline channels. Coordinated multidisciplinary creative teams from concept development to execution, ensuring visual consistency and strategic alignment.
Art Director — Offline Communication at Com2Gether Agency
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
Developed communication materials and offline campaigns for corporate events, public relations initiatives and customer loyalty campaigns for La Razón.
Communication & Digital Marketing Consultant at Smile in the Eyes, Studio di comunicazione
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
Developed digital communication strategies, content and engagement initiatives for institutional and healthcare-related organizations, including FORMAS. Coordinated communication projects, media relations and website optimization to support visibility, clarity and stakeholder engagement.
Branding & Communication Lead at Cacao Musa
January 1, 2020 - Present
Development of the brand identity and communication strategy for a premium Colombian cacao company focused on the European craft chocolate market. Creation of storytelling, visual systems and sensory-driven communication across digital platforms, trade fairs and brand experiences. Direction of content, brand consistency and audience engagement for an international niche market.

Education

Master’s Degree in Digital Marketing – Specialization in Inbound Marketing at Innovation & Entrepreneurship Business School, Barcelona
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Master’s Degree in Advertising & Creative Communication at The School Agency, Madrid, Spain
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Advanced Studies in Visual Communication at Jorge Tadeo Lozano University, Bogotá, Colombia
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising & Communication at Jorge Tadeo Lozano University, Bogotá, Colombia
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1999
LinkedIn & Social Selling Strategy at Territorio Social Selling (Inge Saéz)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Digital Marketing Certification at Google IAB Spain
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Photojournalism & Visual Storytelling at Blank Paper School, Madrid, Spain
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

LinkedIn & Social Selling Strategy
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Digital Marketing Certification
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Photojournalism & Visual Storytelling
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services