PAOLO MANCINI
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BILINGUAL ADVERTISING & MARKETING PROFESSIONAL
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Creative, result-oriented bilingual (English/Spanish) professional with a proven track record
of leading successful multilingual marketing and advertising programs, contributing millions
in incremental revenue. Possesses strong analytical, leadership, management and
communication skills with over 10 years experience. Expertise in branding, promotions,
product marketing, product management, advertising, and brand management
EXPERIENCE:
METAmigo, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia
October 2007 – Present (Self-Employed)
- Created multi-channel marketing programs, including the development of
multilingual websites and online stores. Example: www.cetpa.org (website for a
drug rehabilitation center.
- Wrote and published a book: Thin (Inside): A Handbook for the Understanding of
Weight-Challenged Individuals.
- Host of a weekly radio show: METAmigoTalk
AT&T, Atlanta, Georgia
April 2003 –July 2007; Telecommunications / Multi-Billion / 100,000+ Employees.
Left due to: AT&T moved the Advertising Department to Texas and the Georgia
Advertising Department (27 of us) were provided a severance package.
Positions Held:
Associate Director (AT&T) of Advertising: Competitive Acquisition & Hispanic Market (2005-
2007)
Product Manager for BellSouth.com (2004-2005)
Advertising Manager for BellSouth.com (2003)
- Managed employees and agencies in the strategy and development of advertising
materials (bilingual and English-only) for the BellSouth/AT&T Retention Program,
including: TV, Radio, Newspaper, Magazine, E-mail Campaigns, and Online Banners.
Programs generated between a 6-10% increase in revenue.
- Managed employees and agencies in the strategy, development and deployment of a
customer “Winback” program, including direct mail (100,000 pieces a week) and e-
mail programs. This generated thousands of new customers and 6% in incremental
revenue.
- Managed budgets up to $50 million among several advertising agencies
- Managed the research of multicultural markets: Latinos, African American, and
Asian.
- Responsible for developing program reports for upper management that explained
results & possible trends.
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Polygon Enterprises, Inc., Weston, Florida
June 2000 - April 2002; Software Development / Multi-Million / 100+
Employees/Contractors.
Left due to: Owner closed company; I moved to Atlanta, Georgia.
Position Held:
Director – Marketing Services and Operations (2000-2002)
- Created the strategic direction of Polygon Enterprises by supervising over twelve
direct reports in the following areas: Marketing Communications, Creative Services,
Online Innovations, and Graphic Services.
- Marketing: Managed creative development and brand communications, including
marketing campaigns, promotions, media plans, corporate and client's website
design and content, collateral materials, press releases, contests, brand alliances,
trademarks, and consumer/trade advertisements.
- Human Resources: Managed the development of the following corporate items -
performance appraisals, salary matrix, bonus programs, and internal corporate
employee programs (including the employee benefits programs, motivation and
recognition programs, and training/development programs).
Royal Caribbean International, Miami, Florida
July 1989 - June 2000; Travel & Tourism / Multi-Billion / 3,000+ Shoreside Employees.
Left due to: Challenging opportunity at Polygon Enterprises, Inc.
Positions Held:
Account Manager – Partnerships/Promotions (1995-2000)
Account Executive – National Accounts (1993-1995)
Quality Assurance Analyst – Sales and Passenger Relations (1991-1993)
Manpower Specialist – Passenger Services (1989-1991)
- Managed the development of all creative for promotional alliance campaigns with
companies including: The Coca-Cola Company, American Express, Korbel, AT&T,
First USA, Visa USA, Kodak, E*Trade, Nissan, Johnny Rockets, Sharper Image,
Universal Studios, PGA TOUR, Hard Rock Café, Alamo, and American Airlines. This
resulted in an additional $8 Million Dollars in promotional funds directly from our
partners and for one of our destinations, over a 10% increase in cabins sold.
- Co-managed the development and introduction of a 30-event “Virtual Truck” tour for
the introduction of our new vessels. Proved very successful in the introduction of the
biggest ship in the world at the time.
- Managed the development and corporate introduction (to over 2k shore-side
employees) of a marketing guide that detailed our Brand Voice, designed to define
the brand for corporate employees, advertising agencies, travel agencies, and
partners.
- Developed marketing programs with seven top-producing national accounts (travel
agencies) which resulted in an increase of over $30 million in revenue.
EDUCATION:
Florida International University, Miami, FL
- B.S. in Advertising, School of Communication
- Minor in Marketing, School of Business
LANGUAGES:
Fluent in English and Spanish (Español).
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