ANIBAL TORUNO
Homestead,Fl
Summary
Seasoned Director with a proven track record at DarioMedios Internacional, showcasing expertise in strategic planning and executive leadership. Excelled in bilingual communication and financial oversight, significantly enhancing brand visibility and fostering a high-performing team culture. Mastered crisis management and business development, driving innovative growth and operational excellence.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
DarioMedios Internacional
San Jose, Costa Rica
01.2022 - Current
- Directed marketing efforts to promote the organization's mission and vision.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Created program to promote new managers from within, leading to cohesive leadership structure.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess employee productivity.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to identify unmet needs and opportunities for new business ventures.
- Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
Director
Radio Darío Nicaragua
Leon , Nicaragua
01.1991 - 10.2018
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Facilitated professional development programs to build a high-performing team.
- Managed annual budgeting process, including forecasting and financial planning.
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
- Developed and executed marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and market share.
- Monitored industry trends to identify opportunities for expansion and innovation.
- Represented the organization at industry events, conferences, and public meetings.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Negotiated high-value contracts with vendors and partners to optimize resource allocation.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Managed crisis situations to minimize impact on operations and reputation.
- Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
- Monitored market conditions and competitor activities to inform business decisions.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to identify trends in product performance or customer service issues.
- Prepared presentations for board meetings summarizing key developments within the company.
- Cultivated relationships with stakeholders to secure support and funding for key initiatives.
Education
Bachelors - Business Administration
Universidad Centroamericana
Managua, Nicaragua01.1984
Skills
- Executive Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Bilingual Skills (English and Spanish)
- Financial Budgeting
- Financial Asset Oversight
- Marketing and Promotion
- Business Development
- Decision Making
- Effective Communication
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Strategic Planning
- Effective Time Management
- Crisis Management
- Public Relations
- Event Management
- Broadcasting Knowledge
Personal Background
Director Radiobroadcaster with over 45 years of experience in management director of broadcasting and journalism, Anibal is seasoned media leader currently serving as the Director of DarioMedios Internacional which he founded in 2022. He holds a degree in Business Administration from the UCA and has spent three decades as the Director of Radio Darío Nicaragua, the country's third-oldest media outlet. In 2022, he founded DarioMedios Internacional, further expanding his influence in the media industry.
A prominent advocate for freedom of expression, Anibal Toruno serves as the Vice President of the Nicaraguan Radio Chamber (CANIRA) and is an international spokesperson for press freedom. He is also a member of the Special Commission for the Association of International Broadcasters (AIR) under the initiative “Nicaragua in Exile,” and co-founded the exiled organization “Voces en Libertad,” where he also serves on the Advisory Council.
Anibal has been an active member of the Union of Broadcasters of Central America (UNARCA). His commitment to journalism and press freedom has led to personal hardship, including surviving a devastating attack on Radio Darío in 2018, where the station’s facilities were destroyed by fire, nearly claiming the lives of 12 people. Subsequently, he became one of the 94 Nicaraguan citizens stripped of nationality, assets, and declared fugitives by the regime of Daniel Ortega.
Anibal Toruno continues to be a leading voice in the fight for freedom of expression, both in Nicaragua and globally.
Languages
English & Spanish
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director
DarioMedios Internacional
01.2022 - Current
Director
Radio Darío Nicaragua
01.1991 - 10.2018
Bachelors - Business Administration
Universidad Centroamericana