Solutions-driven innovator skilled in strategic brand development, marketing, communication, international relations, and entrepreneurship. Proven track record optimizing processes and driving growth by leveraging entrepreneurial spirit, bilingual communication with cross-functional teams, and problem-solving agility. International work experience in six global industries including the U.S. State Department, defense, global wine & spirits, B2B & B2C marketing, consulting, and digital entrepreneurship. Connecting dots between business strategy, creativity, and human experience. BA in Anthropology; Innovation Studies; Master’s in Sommelier Studies, & Global Wine Marketing. Fluent in English and Spanish....Here's the full story: Nomadic by nature, I live by leaving things better than I found them. I feel all walls have the potential to be reconstructed into doors and have an affinity for creativity and leadership, which I've channeled into a multi-dimensional career in innovation and strategy. Following 24 moves between six different countries, I deeply appreciate diversity and personal growth.After completing my undergraduate studies in Anthropology, Sustainability, and Innovation at UF, my ongoing international interests led me to pursue a master's degree in Enomarketing and Sommelier Studies from the Basque Culinary Center. There, my passion for brand strategy consulting, global marketing, and business building was incited. During the pandemic, I channeled my affinity for startups and business-building into building my own consultancy geared toward finding clear pathways to profitability for minority-founded ventures. I went on to work with Titanium and The Mixx NYC as a Senior Creative Strategist helping brands shift their culture to become more inclusive, equitable, and diverse through strategy-led initiatives in marketing and advertising. Now, I’m building a B2B partnership firm called Zia Growth Partners that leverages education-based marketing to double revenue growth in industries like risk management, cybersecurity, IT, and cognitive science…. Without a penny spent on ads.Strategic. Relator. Command. Communicator.