Maria Miyares-O'Connor Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

Chicago, Illinois

Account Director – Kellogg’s, P&GKellogg’s: Managed day-to-day operations for Kellogg’s $25MM+ business across multiple business units – Morning Foods, Snacks, Frozen and Pop-Tarts. Responsible for P&L and driving organic growth. (Corn Flakes, Frosted Flakes, Special K, Frosted Mini-Wheats, Crunchy Nut, Eggo, Pop-Tarts, Cheez-It, Nutrigrain, Special K.

Account Director – DeVry University, Miller Brewing Company, Mexican Cheese Producers, Allstate Hispanic DRActively managed the quality of work to ensure strategy was consistent and business objectives were met. Accountable for organic growth and profitability. - DeVry University (USH and GCM): Played an integral role in brand strategy and re-positioning..

Account Director – Allstate Insurance Company (2002-2004)- Developed and executed successful Hispanic marketing strategies and communication plans. - Managed daily client contact, nurtured current and new client relationships, and ensured account profitability on a $15 - $20 million yearly budget. - Led campaign strategy and development for Effie award.

Account Supervisor – Allstate Insurance Company & Tampico Fruit Juices (1998-2002)Responsible for project management and providing client direction to media and creative teams. Participated in planning, budgeting and providing client feedback to senior management.- Served as key liaison between agency and client, keeping agency informed about client’s.

Bs, Psychology

Aaaa Advanced Advertising Studies