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soniathomas
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SONIA Q. THOMAS
Park City, UT 84098 | Mobile (801) 318-0356 | soniaqthomas@gmail.com
SUMMARY: Executive Sales Expert, who has been consulting all kinds of organizations and industries, from F500, mid-size accounts to start-ups leaders since 1996. Dedicate 20 of those years to the News Media (TV, Radio, Online, and Printing), Branding/Marketing Industry and 15 work on the Education sector. A Journalist and Brand Influencer with a large professional social media network of 51K+. A focused multitasker with superb negotiation and closing skills. Can successfully sell anything to anyone, as well as acquire any information and culturally convey the message to multiples audiences. Participate in 20 events promoting products within the last couple years. Works great in a team or independently. Reliable, and very creative who loves to be challenged while having fun.
OBJECTIVE: A place where I can leverage 27 years of experience working directly with clients, managing people, projects and businesses as a Serial Entrepreneur. Creative roles that involve improving people’s choices and lifestyle. A culture that promotes sustainability and innovation. Opportunities in Sales, News Media, Management, Leadership, Marketing, Events, Sourcing, and Researching would be ideal. An opportunity where I could use my Spanish, long experience working in LATAM, tapping into the Diversity Markets would be a plus. Industries of Interest: Social Entrepreneurship, High Tech Innovation/Science, Sustainability Green (3DP/Building/Auto), Airline, Outdoor, Health & Sports (mostly Soccer) Art, Media, Films (movies) Traveling and Food nonetheless open to others industries. Preferable in Park City and SLC Locations and Remote roles.
EDUCATION: Postgraduate: Minor in Journalism. Major in Mass Communications within a focus in Science & Technology (CES, Albornoz, Vaccarezza) | 1998 | Quilmes National University | Buenos Aires, Argentina. Postgraduate Major in Spanish Literature. | 2003 | BYU Provo, Utah, USA.
SKILLS & ABILITIES: ••Build, Lead, Train multicultural teams in international operations, Performance Optimization, Budgeting, Profitability/Time Management, Decision-Making & Team Support • Media Planning, Marketing Events, Branding, Social Media Campaigns & Latin Markets • Customer Satisfaction, Relationship & Conversion • Master all Sales Channels: D2D, B2C, B2B, Online, Over the Phone, Leadership & Public Speaking • Spanish Teaching & Author, Editor/Translator/Interpreting/Voiceover • Journalist, Media, TV, Radio, Reporter, Producer. Data Sampling, Interviews, Surveys, Focus Groups, Online & Market Research • Change, Diversity, Cultural Advisor • Youth Mentor, Undercover Work. Recruiting/Sourcing ••
