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Myra Rivera-Alvear

Bronx,NY

Summary

Accomplished Senior Media Research Professional with over 20 years of expertise in audience analytics, consumer insights, and digital media. Adept at converting insights into strategic, revenue-generating initiatives across VOD, SVOD, OTT, and mobile platforms. Proficient in programming, ad sales, and data analytics, with a strong emphasis on leveraging brand equity and expanding audiences. Renowned for driving team development through effective coaching, mentoring, and training. Skilled in enhancing sales team narratives to improve client engagement and achieve business objectives.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President Network Sales Research

TelevisaUnivision
02.2008 - 08.2024
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
  • Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
  • Built high-performance teams through effective recruitment practices focused on competency alignment coupled with ongoing performance management processes.
  • Championed talent development programs, promoting employee engagement and retention while enhancing overall workforce capabilities.
  • Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.

Director of Research & Planning

MTV Tr3s Network, A Viacom Company
06.2007 - 02.2008

Reported directly to MTV Tr3s General Manager, oversaw and assisted in all network, syndication and cable research operations during launch and the day-to-day operations by establishing and developing research standards, creating innovative stories as well as best practices in supporting cross-functional teams for the Hispanic youth TV Network.

Director of Sales & Programming Research

TelevisaUnivision
01.2002 - 06.2007

Support the Vice President of Network Research on all aspects of Television Media Research that included writing departmental summaries, building and presenting detailed presentations, provide strategic advice to all network sales (New York and regional offices), Ad Sales Marketing, Public Relations and research staff on programming and competitive environment.

Successfully performed managerial duties during manager’s absence and fulfilled strict deadlines on all departmental projects. • Participated and presented to the Co-President’s of Sales, Management and Sales at weekly sales meetings. • Oversaw advertisements place in Hispanic Market Weekly from start to finish. • Updated Network Research Facts, Network Profiles for company’s website (Univision.net) and Hispanic Market information that was distributed at annual Network Upfront event. • Fullfilled and delegated Network Media Research requests to a research staff of seven. • Created and managed report templates used for current and historical information. • Train new employees and oversaw the daily responsibilities of research staff. • Conducted programming sessions that included detailed descriptions of programs and backgrounds of artists to Network Sales

Education

BBA - International Marketing

Pace University
New York, NY

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Relationship Building
  • Decision-Making
  • Critical Thinking
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Development
  • Results-Driven
  • Presentations
  • Data Analysis
  • Corporate Communications
  • Business Storytelling

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 16 staff members.
  • Achieved a New Monthly Meeting by completing changing the dynamics of the presentation to become more strategic for leaders to be able to make decisions, more collaborative.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Vice President Network Sales Research

TelevisaUnivision
02.2008 - 08.2024

Director of Research & Planning

MTV Tr3s Network, A Viacom Company
06.2007 - 02.2008

Director of Sales & Programming Research

TelevisaUnivision
01.2002 - 06.2007

BBA - International Marketing

Pace University
Myra Rivera-Alvear