Gonzalo Cabrera
Cambridge,MA
Summary
Entrepreneur and finance student with international experience in Mexico City, San Diego, and Boston. Demonstrated success in building profitable ventures through adaptability, market awareness, and effective business strategies. Proficient in financial analysis, social media marketing, sales strategy, and customer engagement, driving brand awareness and customer loyalty. Committed to continuous growth and delivering results in dynamic business environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Ocvlvs Clothing Brand
CO-FOUNDER
San Diego, California
06.2019 - 08.2024
- Established a recognized clothing brand from $1,000 in capital, achieving significant market presence.
- Developed comprehensive brand identity, product design, and marketing strategies to enhance visibility.
- Cultivated a loyal customer base and boosted sales through effective social media engagement.
- Secured sponsorships from prominent artists including Fetty Wap, Leon Leiden, and Mario Bautista.
- Led a team to oversee operations, product launches, and growth strategies for sustained success.
Panini Product Distributor
Self-Employed
San Diego, California
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Executed targeted retail strategy during FIFA World Cup season, achieving 200 percent ROI through strategic market timing.
- Secured distribution authorization for Panini World Cup sticker packs and albums, enhancing product availability.
- Expanded vending machine network to 14 locations across 10 malls, increasing market presence.
- Managed vending machine network and wholesale operations, ensuring streamlined logistics and inventory control.
- Delivered results under tight deadlines, demonstrating adaptability in high-pressure environments.
Face Mask & Hand Sanitizer Distributor
Self-Employed
San Diego, California
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Established distribution business during COVID-19 to address market gaps and supply shortages.
- Sourced products efficiently, achieving daily sales of several hundred units.
- Executed operations for scarce hygiene products, ensuring sustained profitability.
- Managed inventory and sales through Excel to enhance tracking efficiency.
Fidget Spinner Business
Independent Reseller
San Diego, California
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Acquired inventory at wholesale prices, achieving a profit margin of 96.7 percent per fidget spinner sold.
- Executed local sales strategy based on early trend identification.
- Implemented a four-dollar delivery fee with no associated costs due to bike delivery method.
- Developed financial tracking skills and recognized importance of reinvesting in the business.
- Achieved total return on investment of 2,932 percent upon cessation of sales.
Education
BBA - Finance
Hult International Business School
Cambridge, MA05-2028
Skills
- Financial and data analysis
- Market research and brand management
- Social media marketing
- Customer engagement techniques
- Team leadership
- Sales and negotiation
- Microsoft Excel
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited
Timeline
Panini Product Distributor
Self-Employed
11.2022 - 01.2023
Face Mask & Hand Sanitizer Distributor
Self-Employed
01.2020 - 08.2021
Ocvlvs Clothing Brand
CO-FOUNDER
06.2019 - 08.2024
Fidget Spinner Business
Independent Reseller
02.2017 - 12.2017
BBA - Finance
Hult International Business School