I've worked for: TikTok, MaryKay, Mondelez (Oreo & FlynPaff), DirecTV, PedidosYa, Brahma, FOX Channel, Natura, Smithfield Pork, Grand Palladium, Purina, Lucciano’s, Dean & Dennys, Dr Lemon, Argentinian National Polo Association, CCU (Salta & Imperial beer), and United Nations. What do I do?I'm good at figuring things out.I ask a lot of questions, try to leave my ego at the door, and be humble enough to know I don’t have the answers. I just help you find them, whoever and wherever they come from. A quick intro: I'm an Argentinian entrepreneur and marketer based in Dubai with 7 years of experience in branding, marketing, advertising, events, and PR across various industries, including real estate, construction, FMCG, retail, F&B, tourism, and most recently, web3 and blockchain.I led a PR campaign with influencers for the biggest nightclub, welcoming 18,000 people in one night. I've also produced over 20 theatre and comedy shows, selling over 20,000 tickets and filling up important venues like Gran Rex Theatre and Luna Park Stadium.I’ve managed partnerships strategy and influencer campaigns strategy for TikTok’s launch event in Argentina.Working at an agency with over 25 years of experience in strategy & branding, strategized for Real Estate, Construction, Hotels, and Wine brands, I've refined my skills in brand strategy, brand identity, audiovisual production & advertising.Living in Dubai I've managed multi-cultural teams, leading projects with clients in USA, UK, India, Spain, China, Italy, and Czech Republic, understanding in-depth blockchain technology, decentralized finance, metaverse, and their impact in brands, and humans.I led brand and public relations strategy for P3 Network, a business & policy group deploying a $1 billion fund focused on digital transformation across U.S., Asia and Africa, managing media coverage for an event hosted in Washington DC. with the King of Ghana. I also developed brand strategy and narrative for APAD, an NFT marketplace for artists and collectors created by Abdullah Qandeel, the controversial Saudi Arabian artist supported by Kanye West and Trump Galleries.Currently working on my new podcast #TalkingRaw What I did, do or I’m doing?- Brand Strategy- Communications Strategy:- PR & Influencer Marketing- Brand Management and Account Management (branding & advertising)
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FounderCrudaDubai, Ae -
Co-FounderCruda Nov 2023 - PresentDubai, United Arab Emirates
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Brand Marketing ConsultantBauhome Aug 2024 - Oct 2024Los Angeles, California, United StatesLeading brand & marketing strategy from scratch for BAUHOME Los Angeles, a luxury kitchen, closet, and bath showroom backed by The Baumann Group, a leading German manufacturer founded in 1917 producing 140.000 kitchens every year with +700 showrooms across the globe.For the ones who live to cook. For those who don't settle in life. Built for you, because good enough isn't.Follow us @bauhome_us and stay tuned for what's coming to Sherman Oacks. Comprehensive Scope: Market & Customer Research - Brand Strategy - Brand Identity - Marketing, PR & Social Media Strategy & Personal Branding. -
Brand & Communications StrategistNorhart Jul 2023 - Mar 2024Minnesota, United StatesStrategic Leadership: Spearheaded brand, communications, and public relations strategy for Norhart, a pioneering Residential Real Estate Company with 30+ years in the industry, over 1,000 apartments developed, and $230M in assets. Played a pivotal role in advancing the company's mission to tackle the US housing affordability crisis.Budget Management: Actively involved in managing and allocating a $1M marketing budget, ensuring optimal use of resources to achieve strategic objectives.High-Level Collaboration: Worked in close partnership with the CEO, providing copywriting for social media, pitch decks, website, and promotional materials. Directly contributed to the CEO’s Personal Brand on LinkedIn, garnering over 100,000 impressions in the first month.Website copywriting: Crafted compelling narratives and copy for www.norhart.com/invest, a real estate investment platform for accredited and non-accredited investors regulated by the SEC.Partnership Liaison: Engaged in high-level meetings with senior managers from major partners, including iHeart Radio, to foster strategic alliances and enhance brand reach.Content Strategy: Developed and executed a robust content strategy focused on organic social media content to drive new business, enhancing both corporate and personal branding.Market Positioning: Aligned Norhart’s brand strategy and messaging with market demands, significantly enhancing the company's market presence and appeal.Professional Development: Benefited from a 2-month coaching period with Dean Rotbart, renowned author, journalist, and former Wall Street Journal reporter, enriching strategic communication and PR skills. -
Creative Project ManagerVoy May 2023 - Sep 2023Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab EmiratesStrategic Rebranding Leadership: Directed a comprehensive rebranding initiative for VOY Finance, an innovative fintech operating in Estonia and the UK. Spearheaded the development of a new brand identity, including creative direction, brand positioning, tagline, messaging, and tone of voice. This rebranding was key to VOY Finance's mission to bridge the $3 trillion trade finance gap through digitalizing trade finance documents and establishing a web3 hedge fund.Go-To-Market Strategy: Developed and executed a robust go-to-market strategy, enhancing VOY Finance's position in the fintech industry. This strategy was pivotal in reaching target audiences, including banks and SMEs, and in communicating the company's innovative solutions in trade finance.Content Development and PR: Authored strategic articles and press releases, elevating VOY Finance’s visibility and authority in the fintech sector. Managed social media content strategy and copywriting, ensuring consistent and impactful online presence.Website Revamp: Conceptualized, structured, and wrote the entire website, including scripts and copywriting. This involved a complete overhaul of the website to align with the new brand strategy, enhancing user experience and engagement.Cross-Cultural Collaboration: Worked effectively with multicultural teams across more than three different time zones, demonstrating exceptional coordination and communication skills. This collaboration was instrumental in delivering consistent branding and communications across all platforms. -
Brand Manager & StrategistLuna Pr Dec 2022 - Apr 2023Dubai, United Arab EmiratesSaw a gap in Dubai’s market and agency’s business model, and developed a branding and strategy business unity from scratch.Brand strategy, brand identity creative direction, messaging and tone of voice development, and website copywriting for the first web3 hedge fund focused on supporting SMEs offering a Sustainability assessment and scoring. (https://voyfinance.com/)Brand strategy, and brand identity supervision for APAD, an NFT marketplace for creators owned by Abudllah Qandeel, the most famous artist from Saudi Arabia supported by Kanye West, and Trump Art Galleries.Brand strategy, positioning, messaging and tone of voice and website copywriting for BillionAir, the first blockchain entertainment platform (https://billionair.com/)Managing, pitching and relationships with multicultural clients and team members from UK, USA, Czech Republic, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, China, Spain and Israel. -
Project ManagerLuna Pr Oct 2022 - Jan 2023Dubai, United Arab EmiratesProject Management, Brand Strategy, and Strategic Partnerships.Manage multicultural teams remotely and in-house, working with international clients, including innovation and digital transformation hubs, business and policy groups, investment funds, ESG and Sustainability, blockchain gaming platforms, and NFT projects.
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Sr. Pr & Account Manager / Jr. Brand ManagerBushido Advertising Global Jul 2020 - Feb 2023Salta, ArgentinaKey account management and brand strategy execution with an in-depth understanding of brand identity, brand strategy, brand architecture, design system and communications.Helped to increase the agency's business performance and awareness by 40% by capturing new clients and executing a PR-based B2B strategy focused on local market companies.Contributed to the branding development of +15 new brands for Hospitality, Real Estate, Supply-Chain, Architecture, and Lighting Design by building benchmarks, conceptualizing brand DNAs, brand strategies, empathy maps, and customer journeys, and managing schedules to meet deadlines on time, creating solid relationships with clients.Conducted to boost 100% of the brand awareness of the most exclusive Lighting Design and Luxury Furniture company in Perú (www.trazzoiluminación.com) and its founder's personal brand (www.karenmannheim.com) by strategizing, co-creating and executing a social media and PR strategy, achieving a collaboration with ArchDigest Magazine. Led a 2-month marketing campaign reaching 3+ million impressions for the National Council of Tourism by managing schedules, making briefs, metrics reports, and negotiating budgets for 5 top Instagram creators with 1+ million followers each. -
Senior Event & Pr ManagerQuiero Stand Up! Feb 2019 - Jun 2020Buenos Aires Province, ArgentinaIn charge of end-to-end strategic planning and stakeholders' management.Organized VIP cocktails for more than 500 guests in each event by defining guest-list invitees and coordinating F&B, music, and audiovisual content providers.Helped to produce more than 20 theater & comedy shows, successfully selling +20.000 tickets and filling 2 of the most crucial venues: the Luna Park Stadium and the Gran Rex Theater (10.000 and 3.000 people), by co-executing marketingand PR strategies, in-depth monitoring of stakeholders, defining schedules and artist's agendas. -
Seasonal - Semi Sr. Event ManagerMate.Cool Jan 2019 - Feb 2019Villa Gesell, Buenos Aires Province, ArgentinaPeak season role in-site. Managed public relations and guided e-commerce-focused marketing campaigns for PUEBLO LIMITE, the biggest nightclub in LatinAmerica with over 20.000 people capacity.Supervised social media content creation of 5 top Instagram and Youtube creators with +500k followers each by defining content schedules, monitoring deadlines, and coordinating paid partnerships.In charge of the VIP guest list for top artists and celebrities, ensuring their exclusive treatment with next-level customization gifts and attention.Oversaw e-commerce awareness and consideration activations for 30 days in a row during peak season, reaching to sell 10.000 tickets in only one night.Synchronized travel tickets, shuttles, accommodation requirements, and guest service for top reggaeton and trap music artists, such as J Quiles, Duki, Cazzu, and Nicki Nicole.
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Jr Marketing ManagerMate.Cool Feb 2018 - Feb 2019Buenos Aires Province, ArgentinaHelped to ensure the success of many short-term influencer marketing campaigns for top LATAM brands.Assisted on production for TikTok's official launching event in Argentina, by negotiating budgets with +20 TikTok content creators, coordinating brand activations, and setting up different stages.Executed short-term influencer marketing campaigns for +10 top brands, such as DirecTV, FOX, TikTok, Oreo, Brahma, PedidosYa (Delivery Hero), and Argentine Polo Association, by helping to develop creative concepts, monitoring client's briefs and tasks' tracking to meet deadlines on time.Supported commercial and public relations manager of the 3 top football influencers with 4 million followers during the 2018 Russia World Cup by developing and negotiating contracts with brands.
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Influencer Marketing ManagerSomos Fans Dec 2017 - Dec 2018Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma De Buenos Aires, ArgentinaWorking at Somos.Fans, one of the most active influencer marketing agencies in LatinAmerica. In charge of influencer marketing campaigns, B2C events, workshops, and brand activations.Worked on coordinating, managing and budget negotiation with diverse creators with over 10 Million followers totally.Scouted, negotiated, and coordinated with Argentina's top Instagram and Facebook content creators and influencers for short-term marketing campaigns for global brands such as MaryKay, Natura, Havanna, Mastercard, MercadoLibre, DogHero, DirecTV and McDonalds.Coordinated real-time social media content creation at Mary Kay's year-end closing event in Argentina with their CMO, Sheryl Adkins-Green.In charge of social media tracking and reporting for DirecTV Barcelona Real-Madrid matches’ campaigns.Assisted on audiovisual production, script, influencer management, and venue setting, ensuring the success of DirecTV’s World Cup campaigns. -
Junior Event PlannerQuiero Stand Up! Mar 2017 - Dec 2018Buenos Aires Province, ArgentinaEnsured the success of comedy & theater shows tours, co-producing them in 3 cities: Salta, Jujuy, and Tucumán.Managed the digital and physical promotion campaigns and public relations strategies, successfully selling more than 2.500 ticketsLed the production of +10 comedy shows in 5 different venues by coordinating schedules, stakeholders, and setting up stages
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Event ProducerEndeavor Argentina Mar 2017 - Oct 2017Salta, ArgentinaAt Endeavor (the leading global community of, by, and for High-Impact Entrepreneurs), I have helped to ensure the success of the most significant entrepreneurship events in 3 cities in Northern Argentina.Managing the set up of 3.000 people venuesHelped to organize and coordinate networking meetings, workshops and VIP Cocktails with Investors, VC’s and C-levels speakers from tech, retail and FMCG companies such as MercadoLibre and Globant.Coordinated flight tickets, accommodation, and agenda of 15 speakers on the same dayIn partnership with UCASAL (Private University of Salta), I led the organization of the 50th anniversary of the Economics Science Department by selecting and negotiating with 15 C-Level speakers and achieving 600 assistants with a limited USD 20.000 budget. -
ProducerFuckup Nights Jul 2016 - Dec 2016Salta, ArgentinaProduced and managed FuckUp Nights, a global movement and event series that shares stories of professional failure across the globe.Assisted in content development for events, drafting and distributing promotional materials.
Fran Herrera Education Details
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Sister - Planning & Strategy
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Santa Teresa De Jesus High SchoolHigh School Diploma
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Fran Herrera attended Brother Ad School, Universidad De Salamanca, Brother Ad School, Universidad Siglo 21, Santa Teresa De Jesus High School, Brother Ad School.
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