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Alejandro Cardenas

Staten Island,NY

Summary

Being a brand strategist may be my title, but I better think of myself as a cultural detective. As a avid film lover and self-titled obsessive observer, I’ve learned that insightful nuggets can come from anywhere— an experience, a data point or even a short chat. These nuggets are key to uncovering engaging insights that lead innovative brand strategy. I hope to further develop my skills and put them to work to help brands form a bold new direction.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Brand Strategist

The Community
New York, NY
07.2020 - Current
  • Leverage global trends, audience insights, competitive analysis, social listening and past learnings to create performance-driven GTM strategies and estables brand positioning and and message approaches
  • Work with cross-functional partners and creative teams throughout ideation and production process to ensure deliverables align with product objectives.
  • Aided in strategic development across brands such as Amazon, Netflix, Oreo, Don Julio and Tanqueray
  • Create and write monthly agency newsletter Pulse, providing clients a POV on the latest happenings in culture.

Verizon Adfellows, 8 Month Rotational Program

Verizon
New York , New York
09.2019 - 05.2020

Verizon - Brand Strategy

3/2020 – 5/2020 New York. New York

  • Aided in drafting disruption briefs for Verizon’s Mix & Match 3.0 Program and Pride month campaign
  • Collaborated with Verizon’s strategists navigating through COVID-19 response programs

Civic Entertainment Group - Account Coordinator

1/2020 – 3/2020 New York, New York

  • Contributed to the overall strategy and planning for MWC Barcelona 2020 and Hannover Messi 2020
  • Developed the audience development strategy for Ford’s City of Tomorrow thought leadership platform

Zenith/Vm1 - Strategist/Investment

11/2019– 1/2020 New York, New York

  • Supported in developing ad spend budget strategy for Q4 & Q1 for the Visible account
  • Routinely conducted research on industry trends and developed insights for the Visible client

R/GA - Brand Strategy

9/2019 – 11/2019 New York. New York

  • Assisted in uncovering insights and creating briefs for brands such as Verizon, Ally Bank, and Dunkin’
  • Researched new social platforms such as TikTok and Twitch to build a point of view on whether Verizon should enter into these spaces

Founder/Content Creator

Olive Branch Media
Staten Island , New York
05.2017 - 05.2019
  • Co-founded a startup company that offers social media advertising for small businesses in local markets
  • Developed and grew social media profiles for small businesses to succeed
  • Built websites that encapsulate businesses’ core ideals with a consumer-friendly interface

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Staten Island, NY
08.2018

Skills

  • Data and trend forecasting
  • Brand positioning
  • Proficient in Microsoft suite
  • Leverage intelligence tools: Mintel/ Helixa/ MRI-Simmons
  • Proficient in social listening tools: Infegy Atlas/ Advanced Twitter Search
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Narrative deck writing
  • Editing 1-3 hours of audio content
  • Producing, writing and hosting podcast content
  • Creative storytelling

Timeline

Brand Strategist

The Community
07.2020 - Current

Verizon Adfellows, 8 Month Rotational Program

Verizon
09.2019 - 05.2020

Founder/Content Creator

Olive Branch Media
05.2017 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
Alejandro Cardenas