SABINA OSORIO
631-***-**** . ******.******@*****.*** . www.linkedin.com/in/sabinaosorio
Expertise/Core Competencies
. Excellent analytical, conceptual and creative problem solving skills
. Experienced in digital marketing (SEO, SEM and e-mail marketing)
. Skilled in using social media for business applications (Facebook,
Twitter, Tumblr, Instagram, Pinterest etc.)
. Superb attention to detail combined with a deadline oriented mindset
. Established ability to execute successful projects with minimal guidance
in a fast-paced environment
. Agile team player that never loses sight of the big picture
. Strong presentation and public speaking ability (award-winning member of
Toastmasters International)
. Excellent written and oral communicator (fluent in Spanish and
conversational in Italian)
. Culturally astute and sensitive to diversity in the international
marketplace
Professional experience
American Express Vacations - Farmingdale, N.Y.
September 2009 - Present
Business Analyst: Global Brand Development
July 2012 -
Present
Report directly to the Executive Vice President of Global Brand
Development, perform in-depth market research, industry and competitive
analysis to develop forecasts, market trends and support new product
development, study Cardmember data by market and type to identify and
recommend opportunities to improve engagement and spend.
Results:
. Played a key role in identifying a new product niche, helping drive a 29%
(seasonally adjusted) sales increase in the German outbound travel
market, while industry projections remain flat
. Recommended destinations of interest for Spanish and Italian travelers
which led to additions in product line, resulting in a 15% and 10%
(seasonally adjusted) sales increase during a time in which outbound
travel in these economically struggling countries is down considerably
. Pushed for a focus on the booming Russian market advising that certain
programs should be put in place to increase year over year sales by an
estimated 23%
. Recognized market potential and opportunities in Mexico that has led to
the development of an innovation lab and advisory council that will
launch new products and marketing initiatives to meet revenue goals
Marketing Manager: Mexico and Domestic U.S.
February 2011 - July 2012
Reported directly to the Associate Director of Marketing, managed the
execution and results reporting of marketing plans for hotels and resorts
through e-mail, e-commerce, print, social medias and 3rd party advertising,
created print marketing materials for distribution to Platinum and
Centurion Cardmembers, implemented marketing plans for new product
launches, assisted Business Development Managers and travel agencies in the
execution of trade shows and travel related events, maintained and built
relationships with 3rd party advertisers and hoteliers.
Results:
. Developed a strategic plan to enhance readership of Expressly Yours
(monthly newsletter for American Express Travel Counselors), resulting in
an Adrian Award presented by the Hospitality Sales and Marketing
Association International (HSMAI), a 17% increase in circulation and
greatly improved results in our customer satisfaction surveys
. Cultivated innovation and was the project lead in numerous promotions
designed to increase bookings and add to the company's bottom line,
resulting in success and company wide recognition for design and
implementation
. Revitalized the content of outdated webpages and microsites of particular
destinations which directly contributed to the increase in site visitors
by 45% year over year
Previous Positions Held: Marketing Specialist and Market Research Intern
September 2009 - February 2011
Freelance experience
Rauxa - New York, N.Y.
Contract for month of April 2012
Consultant: Social Media and Marketing Research
Identified cultural and social media trends via Radian6 to categorize
behavioral archetypes and assisted in the design and implementation of the
digital marketing strategy of a major global brand
educatioN
Binghamton University School of Management - New York, N.Y.: MBA
Stony Brook University - Stony Brook, N.Y.: BA in Business Administration,
Marketing Concentration and Italian Studies Minor
Programs
Excel . Power Point . Google Analytics . HootSuite . TweetDeck . Facebook
Isights . Radian6 . Basic HTML . Photoshop