Also known as: SerSZ
Multilingual global achiever with more than 17 years of national and international accomplishments, specializing in incremental revenue generation though integrated strategic campaigns, effective segment-targeted business development and new media initiatives. Strong track record in partnership alliances, customer acquisition and client relationship management. Managed upwards of $20 MM P&L, and cross-functional teams in the U.S. and abroad. Delivered record profitability in new consumer product launches in Europe and Latin America. Doubled client base in less than a year with innovative marketing campaigns. Ran two successful start-up ventures, including the development and launch of a new online national lending brand. Entrepreneurial, highly transferable with global management and expatriate / offshore experience. Fluent in Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Italian. Co-Founder and President of The Institute of International Mediation and Conflict Resolution. Former Washington D.C.-based foreign correspondent and freelance journalist for leading Latin American and U.S. news organizations, covering Presidential missions, U.S. political conventions, G7 meetings, trade, economic policy and major news events worldwide between 1988 and 1992. Executive management experience at: CAPITAL ONE: Small Business Solutions - McLean, VA SALLIE MAE (SLM Corp.): Managing Director - Reston, VA (2005 - 2008) MICASH, INC.: SVP & CMO - Washington, D.C. (2004–2005) MASTERCARD WORLDWIDE: Vice President - Latin America (2001-2004) Senior Director, Europe- Brussels, Belgium (1998–2001) Director, Global Marketing - Purchase, NY (1996–1998) THE AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY: Manager, Corporate Group - NYC, NY (Intp. 1993; 1994-1996) DIEHL GESELLSCHAFT: Sr.Financial Analyst, P&L - Munich, Germany (May-Sept. 1992) E-mail: / Cell: 212 851 6459 Specialties Strategic marketing & product development. Global key client management. Sales and partnership alliances. Financial services, incl. debit, credit, commercial products and value added programs. Education financing. Segmentation, market research, and deal analysis. Latin America and Europe management expertise. Strong negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills. Fluent in Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Italian. U.S. citizen. MBA, Columbia Business School.
