DAMARIS DIAZ RESUME

1. DAMARIS DIAZ
695 Carlock Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 • [email protected] • [phone]


Multi-cultural and bi-lingual media professional with 12+ years of experience in Marketing, Project
Management, Client Relations, Creative Development, Video Production, Digital and Television Media. Exceptional
communication and consensus management skills, with innate ability to adapt to change.
Excellent ability in project management and execution, building relationships and rapport with internal and external
partners. Proficient in MS Office, Apple Keynote, Numbers, Pages, Social Media, Outlook. Fluency in both
Spanish and English.


COR E COMPETENC IES

Driving Change While Maximizing ROI Spearheading Key Projects and Initiatives
Strategic Vision and Leadership Managing Concurrent Projects
“Outside The Box” Creative Direction Cost-Conscious Production Management



NOTA B LE CA R EER HIGHLIGHTS

 Successfully managed over 200 media projects annually for Mercedes-Benz USA’s In-House Agency,
which included all new model launches, Product Management and Design Team highlight videos, E-Learning
tutorial videos, running footage for dealer TV commercials, as well as other marketing collateral.
 Managed the production for the Customer Experience “Driven to Delight” initiative, presented to
17,000 corporate and dealership personnel nationwide. Produced multiple videos featuring the CEO and
entire Executive Management Team.
 Promoted brand awareness through the production of media assets/marketing collateral at the
following events: NY/LA/Miami Fashion Week, New York International Auto Show, Press Events, The
International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), and MBUSA National Parts and Service Managers Meeting,
attended by over 2,000 Vendors and Dealer Principals/Personnel.


PR OFESSIONA L EX PER IENC E


Mercedes Benz USA, LLC, Montvale, NJ 10/2015 – Present
Marketing Consultant/Project Manager
 Manage and maintain monthly lease offer recordings for passenger cars and the “smart” brand
 Efficiently synthesize project information and accurately establish project scope
 Develop project schedule and ensure timely execution of updates
 Create and maintain comprehensive project plans and implement relevant process improvements
 Coordinate efforts across internal resources and manage client expectations
 Work within cross functional teams to update and deploy monthly offers
 Partner with IT to ensure operations run smoothly
 Execute project on time and within budget
 Establish good working relationships with stakeholders at all levels to build consensus
 Provide quality assurance, risk management and change management expertise

2. Mercedes Benz USA, LLC, Montvale, NJ 11/2008 – 9/2015
Project Manager/Production Manager, Torque Creative (In-House Agency)
 Created project briefs and managed the client throughout entire process by gathering creative
resources, providing cost/estimates, timelines, managing budgets and finalizing billing
 Represented the production team in client meetings and 1-on-1 interactions
 Developed production schedules and maintained comprehensive project plans
 Managed, delegated, and monitored the work of staff members assigned to project
 Booked freelancers to support video/photo on-site and off-site productions
 Traveled to attend sponsored events and ensure productions ran smoothly
 Conducted budget checks and provided timely status updates
 Produced marketing collateral for trade shows and digital signage
 Coordinated the planning and execution of social media campaigns for the activation of brand events
 Successfully covered various marketing events including press drives, auto shows, and Fashion Week
 Extensive experience producing video and photo content
 Collaborated cross-departmentally and internationally to stay current with the latest in product, press
and events
 Managed the production of various branded entertainment videos for digital and social use
 Enhanced reporting on project portfolio and chargeback summary reports


Project Coordinator, Torque Creative (In-House Agency) 5/2006 – 11/2008
 Created and managed project timelines to ensure accurate, timely, on-budget execution and fulfillment
of overall work scope
 Represented the production team in client meetings and 1-on-1 interactions
 Managed video and photo productions across the nation and at home office
 Created production books and updated crew on changes
 Initiated process improvements to maximize productivity
 Booked talent for video/photo productions
 Represented the department and promoted our services at brand events and trade shows
 Collaborated with Accountant to set up vendors and ensured all invoices were paid
 Proficiency with numbers, budget and time management

Univision, Republica Deportiva; New York, NY 6/2004 – 10/2010
Weekend Producer/Reporter
 Researched and developed story ideas
 Produced segments; lined up interviews, locations, and shoot schedules
 Conducted LIVE on-air interviews
 Ensured all content met Network standards for journalistic integrity and production quality


COMMUNITY /VOLUNTEER EX PER IENC E

Perth Amboy Merchant’s Association Award Ceremony: Emcee annual event, which recognizes children who
excel in school

Our Lady of Fatima Church: Serve meals during the Thanksgiving holiday to those who are in need


St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital: Promoted annual event via TV/Radio to encourage and raise donor contributions
for this great cause

Vienna Foods Inc: Invited guest speaker to high school scholarship recipients


ED UC A TION
Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ
B.A., Arts & Sciences (1997)


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