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MARIA T. CEPEDA

Austin

Summary

Bilingual (English/Spanish) professional with 14+ years of experience in project management, marketing, customer service, and brand strategy across real estate, insurance, education, and corporate sectors. Skilled in coaching, training, and mentoring teams while building client relationships and delivering results.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Real Estate Agent

Pure Realty
01.2022 - Current
  • Guide clients through buying, selling, and leasing processes.
  • Develop branding and marketing strategies including social media campaigns.
  • Increase client engagement and leads through digital platforms.

Co-Owner & Manager

The Enchanted Teepee
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Founded and managed boutique event planning business.
  • Created custom event designs to meet client needs.
  • Managed social media to grow customer base.

Freelance Consultant

Freelance Consultant
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Planned PR and marketing events for real estate professionals.
  • Provided branding and graphic design services.
  • Delivered end-to-end event planning solutions.

Operations Manager

Farmers Insurance Group
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Directed daily operations including budgets and policies.
  • Implemented marketing and digital campaigns to retain clients.
  • Trained staff to improve sales and customer service.

Coordinator, Mexico Rural Program

ITESM Campus Monterrey
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Managed service program with 260+ students and budgets.
  • Developed curriculum and evaluation processes.
  • Coordinated interdepartmental communications.

Director of Retail Distribution / Internal Consultant

Absormex CMPC Tissue
01.1999 - 01.2004
  • Expanded retail sales channels and business opportunities.

Program Coordinator

VIFAC
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Organized workshops on teen pregnancy prevention.
  • Supported pregnant women with social and legal services.

Education

Real Estate License - undefined

Texas Real Estate Commission
01.2022

Master's - Marketing Strategy

IEU
Puebla
01.2017

BBA - Marketing

Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM)
Monterrey
01.1998

Skills

  • Project & Program Management
  • Customer Experience & Retention
  • Strategic Marketing & Brand Management
  • Coaching, Training & Leadership Development
  • Process Improvement & Operations Management
  • Social Media & Digital Campaigns
  • Bilingual: Spanish (Native), English (Fluent)

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Licensed Real Estate Agent

Pure Realty
01.2022 - Current

Co-Owner & Manager

The Enchanted Teepee
01.2020 - 01.2022

Freelance Consultant

Freelance Consultant
01.2017 - 01.2020

Operations Manager

Farmers Insurance Group
01.2008 - 01.2012

Coordinator, Mexico Rural Program

ITESM Campus Monterrey
01.2004 - 01.2007

Director of Retail Distribution / Internal Consultant

Absormex CMPC Tissue
01.1999 - 01.2004

Program Coordinator

VIFAC
01.1998 - 01.1999

Real Estate License - undefined

Texas Real Estate Commission

Master's - Marketing Strategy

IEU

BBA - Marketing

Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM)