
Marketing Director - Latin America
Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Marketing Director - Latin America
Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
I am a product management and marketing professional with over 20 years of experience helping world class brands succeed in international markets.
My expertise includes developing and commercializing products from concept to launch, and directing international marketing efforts in alignment with brand strategy.
I am also actively involved with the Internet and social media, exploring its potential as a cost-effective platform to spread ideas, build trust and create powerful personal and small business brands.
• Product Development
• Product Management
• Branding
• Marketing Strategy
• Corporate Identity
• Presentation Design
• Blogging
• Business Writing
• Internet Marketing
• Social Media
(Public Company; SWK; Automotive industry)
March 2010 — Present (6 months)
Responsible for product and marketing strategy for the Consumer and DIY hand tools business unit in Latin America.
Drive and coordinate regional product development, and design the product marketing strategy for the region.
Strive to exceed growth, profitability and working capital goals.
(Public Company; SWK; Consumer Goods industry)
January 2008 — February 2010 (2 years 2 months)
Responsible for Latin American product development for the Consumer Tools and Storage division. Acted as product development liaison for all emerging markets (Eastern Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa) to leverage product development efforts, share best practices and avoid duplication of efforts.
(Public Company; SWK; Consumer Goods industry)
August 2003 — December 2007 (4 years 5 months)
Plan and execute the product development, commercialization and communications strategy for consumer tools and storage products in the Latin American region.
(Public Company; SWK; Consumer Goods industry)
August 2002 — July 2003 (1 year )
Designed product programs for large local and international retailers established in Latin America. Conducted several line reviews that resulted in Stanley gaining market share in US-based retailers' operations in Mexico.
(Public Company; SWK; Consumer Goods industry)
October 1996 — July 2002 (5 years 10 months)
Responsible for managing a multi-brand portfolio of mechanics tools including the Stanley and Proto brands in both consumer and industrial channels, resulting in mechanics tools becoming the company's most successful product line.
(Public Company; Cosmetics industry)
February 1993 — September 1996 (3 years 8 months)
Responsible for sales and marketing execution for perfume and cosmetics brand Lancome in retailers and wholesalers in Mexico and the Caribbean. Negotiated and obtained premium locations for the deployment of Lancome-branded corners inside the region's best retail outlets.
M.B.A. , Marketing and International Business , 1990 — 1992
B Sc. , Industrial Engineering , 1979 — 1986
marketing and branding, social media, product development, personal finance, real estate, traveling, writing, mentoring.
My blog http://www.mariosc.com/blog has been featured in:
• Alltop
• AdAge 150
• TopRank's List of Top Marketing Blogs