Yesely E. Labrador
***** ***** **** **** ***** # J34
Houston, TX 77084
Ph: 516-***-****/ 281-***-****; Email: **************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVES
Communications professional specialized in marketing, public relations and
advertising. Strong project planning and management skills in the consumer
packaged goods industry. Interested in identify business opportunities for
brand development and penetration in multicultural markets.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Marketing and Compliance Analyst
Caracas, Venezuela
Herbalife (Nutrition Supplements Company) - Full Time
May 2008 - May 2009
. Managed 226 cases involving the largest credit card fraud in the history
of Herbalife in the timeline of the company.
. Advised and provided extensive analysis of current business operations
and successfully executed more efficient solutions regarding company
policies.
. Created a comprehensive compliance process flow/tracking tool to monitor
and raise the visibility of open cases/ issues optimizing logistics that
consists in: Auction, Advertising, Sponsorship Correction, Change of
Sponsorship, Dual Distributorship, Export, Credit Card Fraud, Internet,
Multinivel, Divorce Policy and Transfer Identification Distributorship.
. Ensured that the public image on television, radio, magazines,
newspapers, and Internet in Venezuela was in compliance with global
company standards and rules.
. Generated weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports and press releases for
verification of overall progress.
. Implemented communication plans, analyzed marketing trends and handled
media relations while serving as spokesperson for regional headquarters.
. Supervised and assisted in the translation of documents and resolution
descriptions (English & Spanish).
. Collaborated to update and implement new policies in the Supplemental
Rules and Nutrition Club manuals for help to redesign and adapt to the
market.
. Realized proposals, investigations, organized and planning different
events such as: Christmas, employment awards, anniversary and celebration
of special days.
. Work collaboratively with Distributors to develop communications and
assist with issues, media and other audiences; collaborate with internal
communication staff to ensure cohesive communication message.
Public Relations and Marketing Analyst
Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela Uricaip
(Systems Engineering Company) - Full Time
April 2005 - March 2008
. Managed a team of three people that developed and delivered strategic
marketing including research, telemarketing, promotional planning,
pricing, merchandising, advertising, and programs for tradeshows, events,
conferences and project presentations.
. Utilized spreadsheets to create cost analysis, measurement reports,
manage budgeting projects and coordinate projects/issues.
. Implemented communication plans, analyzed marketing trends and handled
media relations while serving as spokesperson travelling in national and
international events.
. Persuasive communicator with well-developed presentation and negotiation
skills. Able to develop productive relationships with colleagues,
customers and staff at all levels.
. Worked in conjunction with top management to create and delivery
proposals for major clients within prescribed deadlines.
. Coordinate, write, edit and proofread all assigned projects, including
POP material such as brochures, presentations, promotional materials,
catalogs, technical data sheets, exhibit support, and web content.
Production Assistant, Intern
Caracas, Venezuela
Unionradio FM 107.3 (National Radio Channel) - Full Time
July - September 2007
. Right-hand assistant to the Producer of program "A la Cuenta de Tres"
(Show ranked as number one Nationwide).
. Identified advertising opportunities with clients and established
relationships by presenting customized solutions.
. Coordinated with all the departments in the radio station to ensure a
high quality radio broadcast (Marketing department, Editors, Broadcaster,
Sound, Guests on show etc).
Production Assistant, Intern
Caracas, Venezuela
Televen (National News TV Channel) - Full Time
September - November 2007
. Assisted the Producers of the breaking news programs "Regiones" and
"Di logo Con
. Reviewed the production work to ensure all goals were met in high
quality.
. Report, interview, write and produce packages for morning news.
. Managed the communications and schedules among the production team
members including Editors, Broadcasters, Make-up, Studio, Promotions and
Musicalization.
Public Relations, Host of TV Show Conference
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sun Channel (International Tourism TV Channel) - Full Time
December 2007
. Host of the TV News Communications Latin conference.
. Established relationships with prospective clients during a global
conference where all the elite stations were present (MTV, Fashion TV,
Nickelodeon, Sony, Fox, etc)
. Assisted and reviewed the production work completed during the conference
to ensure all goals were met and creative quality was upheld to high
standard.
Writer, Intern
Puerto La Cruz,
Venezuela El Tiempo (Newspaper Magazine) - Part Time
July - August 2005
. Published 29 articles and press releases, of which 5 were the featured
articles of the weekly magazine.
. Developed a standard set of tools and best practices for measuring social
media that will be deployed throughout the different clients engaged in
social media.
Public Relations, Host of TV Show
Miami, United States of America
Univision (International TV Channel) - Full Time
October 2005
. Represented the channel in advertising for the image and TV programs.
SKILLS
. 4+ years of international & in-country media marketing experience, public
relations and customer service.
. Bilingual: Fluent in Spanish & English (reading/writing/speaking) and
conversational Italian.
. Programs: SharePoint, Rational, Clear Quest, Oracle, SAP, PS, PM, Visio,
Reflection, Adobe Acrobat & Bizworks.
. Proficient in Microsoft Suite 2007 (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint,
Publisher, Outlook, OneNote, Groove and InfoPath).
. Involved in Charity Foundations such as: "Mano Amiga", "Sol", "Caminos"
and "Biomedicine Venezuelan Institute".
EDUCATION
Santa Maria University
Caracas, Venezuela
Bachelor s Degree in Communications
May 2004 - April 2009