André de la Cruz
***** ***** ****** • Bellflower, CA 90706
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Marketing Manager
Multifaceted marketing professional with diversified experience in implementing,
designing and executing innovative marketing strategies. Proven ability to excel
in a dynamic and fast paced environment and delivering immediate results.
Expertise in producing multiplatform campaigns, communicating brand
positioning and developing marketing plans. Skills include problem solving,
marketing initiatives and creative development. Recognized as an energetic
team player, strong motivator and exceptional communicator with superior
business acumen.
Campaign Development • Strategic Planning • Collateral Development
Creative Direction • Competitive & Market Analysis • Event Planning
Affiliate Marketing • Product Training • Acquisition & Retention Marketing
Multicultural Marketing • Budget Management • Vendor Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNIVISION COMMUNICATIONS, INC., Los Angeles, CA • 2004 to 2008
Premier Spanish-language media company in the United States
Marketing Manager
Developed innovative marketing program tactics and revitalized promotion
campaigns. Led editorial oversight, creative direction and brand management
functions of marketing plans for sales and distribution. Oversaw competitive
analysis, marketing collateral and digital media assets. Coordinated trade shows
and client events to increase brand awareness. Trained sales team on value
selling and new product enhancements.
Key Accomplishments:
Planned a marketing strategy to develop new distributor partnerships that will
generate $350 million in new revenue opportunities
Secured a 15% year-over-year revenue growth by leveraging exclusive
network programming as distribution and promotion vehicles
Successfully implemented a promotional campaign that increased viewership
by 85%
Partnered with key distributors to develop campaigns and incentives
increasing their sales by 5%
Winner of ‘NAMIC EMMA’ for Excellence in Multicultural Marketing
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NBC UNIVERSAL, Universal City, CA • 2003 to 2004
World leading media and entertainment conglomerate
Marketing Coordinator
Supported in the execution of regional sales and marketing plans. Developed
relationships with distributors, community organizations and local media. Trained
sales personnel on product information, brand positioning and competitive
advantages. Managed regional and local marketing events.
Key Accomplishments:
Successfully implemented 6 local youth golf clinics through a partnership with
the PGA Tour and USA Networks
Enhanced regional reporting and presentation processes for senior sales staff
resulting in nationwide deployment
COX COMMUNICATIONS, Rolling Hills Estates, CA • 2000 to 2003
Third largest cable and digital entertainment provider in the U.S.
Product Marketing Coordinator
Executed marketing strategies to accelerate product line growth. Designed
marketing initiatives to drive product acquisition and retention. Implemented
corporate branding campaigns. Developed and managed proprietary data mining
and market segmentation tools. Assisted in local consumer and grassroots
events to further drive product subscriptions.
Key Accomplishments:
Grew product line sales by 20% through effective acquisition marketing and
call center sales support
Supported the successful launch of two new product lines coordinating with
engineering, corporate development and communications
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Windows • Mac • Photoshop • Illustrator
Word • Excel • PowerPoint • Access • Outlook
EDUCATION & MEMBERSHIPS
Santa Monica College – Santa Monica, CA
Cable & Telecommunications Associate for Marketing (CTAM)
National Associate for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC)