Accomplished and visionary marketing leader, adept in brand planning, advertising, and integrated marketing. Empowered by a history of driving impactful, user-centric strategies that elevate brand awareness and consideration. A catalyst for success, inspiring teams to deliver full-funnel marketing programs, fueled by data-driven analytics, profound insights, and unwavering professional dedication. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hi, I’m
Santiago Torres
Marketing Expert
IL
Summary
Overview
7
Years of Hispanic Market Expert
20
Years of Marketing & Advertising Experience
Work History
Integrated Marketing Communications, IL
Sr. Manager, US Cellular
11.2019 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Lead cross-functional teams in translating business objectives into ownership of compelling integrated marketing programs for multiple business units that drive awareness, consideration and shopping actions
- Create messaging strategy and drive creative integration across Traditional & Digital Advertising, Web, Organic Social, Retail, CRM and Field Marketing
- Develop and implement research plans with Consumer Insights & Analytics to shape Go-To-Market strategies and creative briefs
- Lead creative process from writing master marketing briefs through agency creative development, ensuring output is on strategy and on budget
- Leverage outstanding project vision and management skills that drive collaboration and transparency
- Inspire direct reports, cross-functional partners and senior leadership to champion a spirit of analysis and innovation that constantly challenges the status quo.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Developed proposals and presentations for internal and external audiences.
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
- Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
- Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities.
- Brainstormed and developed sales strategies to achieve short and long term sales revenue objectives.
- Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs.
- Carried out and developed social media, e-blast and public relations campaigns.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
UScellular
Sr. Mgr
04.2016 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Developed retail experiences in collaboration with Sales, Operations, and Product Strategy, driving brand excitement, revenue growth, and sales conversion across Corporate, National Retail, and Non-Traditional points of distribution.
- Created holistic marketing plans for diverse retail footprints, optimizing store exteriors, interior shopping zones, product displays, and consultation stations.
- Executed 30+ Store Resets annually by leveraging project planning skills and coordinating project teams, encompassing creative, printing, and merchandising management.
- Enhanced team processes and tools, implementing Project Management and Store Planogram software to achieve higher efficiency and executional excellence.
- Led business efforts in RFPs, onboarding, and implementation of SAAS Planogram vendor and Store Digital Signage vendor, impacting all UScellular retail stores.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Developed proposals and presentations for internal and external audiences.
- Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities.
- Recommended and implemented successful strategies to maximize revenue.
- Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs.
- Carried out and developed social media, e-blast and public relations campaigns.
The San Jose Group
Group Account Director
Job overview
- Served as a key agency leader in the development of new business pitches, professional development opportunities, and client satisfaction strategies
- Managed three Account Teams in the development of custom Spanish-language advertising campaigns, event sponsorships, web pages, press materials, and sales collateral
- Led portfolio of client partnerships using consultative, forward-thinking approach.
- Obtained client buy-in for new proposals using polished and professional presentations.
The San Jose Group
Advertising Manager
Job overview
- Developed campaigns, led design and tracked results.
- Worked with marketing department to create targeted advertising strategies for key customer demographics.
- Developed advertising tactics and implemented new solutions for increased brand awareness.
Hispanic
Marketing Expert
Job overview
- Coordinated with sales and operational teams to verify alignment of marketing initiatives with company goals.
Education
Kellstadt School of Business, DePaul University
Master of Business Administration from Marketing Strategy & Planning
University Overview
Denison University
Bachelor’s Degree from Philosophy
University Overview
Skills
- Brand Strategy & Positioning Results Dashboards Retail & Event Marketing
- Market Research Go-to-Marketing Strategy Social & Digital Strategy
- Leadership & Staffing Change & Innovation Agent
- Product Forecasts
- ROI Analysis
- Account Management
- Direct Marketing Campaigns
- Digital Advertising
- Corporate Messaging
- Project Management
- Market Segmentation
- Case Studies
- Thought Leadership Content Development
- Campaign Management
- Strategic Marketing
- Microsoft Office Suite Expertise
- Accomplished Manager
- Enthusiastic Team Player
- Reporting Capabilities
- Leveraging Third-Party Analysis
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communicator
- Product Marketing Specialist
- Social Media Expertise
- Superior Writer and Editor
- Marketing Plans
- Strong Time Management
- Data Analytics
- Corporate Communications
- Social Media Campaign
- Business Case Development
- Customer Buying Habits
- Go-To-Market Strategy Development
- Advertising Initiatives
- Quarterly Forecasting
- Customer Retention Strategies
- Marketing Effectiveness
- Competitive Analysis
- Budgeting and Allocation
- Launch New Products
- Program Marketing
- Retail Knowledge
- Customer Consultations
- Brand Messaging
- Brand Development
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Media Relations
- Client Meetings
- Quantitative Analysis
- Effective Customer Communication
- Intelligence Gathering
- Develop Campaigns
- Market Planning and Execution
- Developing Targeted Leads
- Business Needs Analysis
- Staff Monitoring
- Mentoring
- Merchandising
- Promotions
- Presentations
- Branding
- Personnel Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Advertising Campaign Development
- Program Management
- Sales Promotion
- Promotional Campaigns
- Team Member Development
- Personnel Development
- Marketing Leadership
- Partnership Management
- Campaign Coordination
- C-Level Relationship Management
- Traditional Marketing Strategies
- Agency Selection
- Creative Thinking
- Business Branding
- Product Positioning
- Analytical Thinking
- Sales Meetings and Conferences
- Product Development
- Attention to Detail
- Management Team Leadership
- Leadership and People Development
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Promotions and Marketing Strategies
- Customer Demographics
- Innovative and Visionary
- Results Orientation
- Marketing Program Performance
- Strategic Planning
- Approachable and Outgoing
- Industry Expertise
- Change and Growth Management
- Balanced Work Ethic
- Articulate Communication
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Training & Leadership
Training & Leadership
Association of National Advertisers, Company Relationship Lead
- Facilitate training workshops for internal marketing teams by recommending workshops to VP Brand and coordinating execution.
UScellular Building Enterprise Leadership, Graduated 2023
- Nominated by senior leadership to participate in exclusive training for team leaders ready for career advancement.
UScellular Marketing Lunch & Learn, Program Lead
- Serve as leader in delivering presentations and recruiting speakers for an internal speaker series where marketing teams are provided exposure to the latest in marketing trends.
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Timeline
Sr. Manager, US Cellular
Integrated Marketing Communications
11.2019 - 06.2023
Sr. Mgr
UScellular
04.2016 - 10.2019
Kellstadt School of Business, DePaul University
Master of Business Administration from Marketing Strategy & Planning
Denison University
Bachelor’s Degree from Philosophy
Group Account Director
The San Jose Group
Advertising Manager
The San Jose Group
Marketing Expert
Hispanic
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