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Adriana Villalobos

Cancún, Quintana Roo

Summary

Internationally skilled executive with more than 12 years of professional experience, working with an organization’s top management, both within the public and private sectors. Strategic and innovative thinker, problem solver, capable of working in multi-country and multi-cultural teams. Highly experienced in strategic alliances, crisis management and achieving results from reaching internal and external audiences such as Government, Media, NGOs and relevant stakeholders.

My experience and skills in critical analysis and creativity, allow me to manage a changing environment assertively and adapt a company's strategy in order to operate in Mexico’s and international reality. I’m passionate about developing highly efficient teams while reaching the best agreements possible for business continuity.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CORPORATE AFFAIRS DIRECTOR

Nestle
01.2021 - 01.2024

EXPERIENCE

Corporate Affairs Director, Nestlé Mexico – 2021 – 2024

  • Executed Corporate Affairs Strategies with Government, Industry, Business Chambers, and Key Stakeholders.
  • Provided strategic support to business units to anticipate and manage regulatory, reputational, and operational risks.
  • Led lobbying efforts and actively participated in Governmental, Industrial, and Corporate Forums as the company's representative.
  • Established and maintained relationships with municipal, state, and federal government actors to generate alliances and resolve operational issues.
  • Monitored legislative agendas, multilateral organizations, and international entities to identify collaboration opportunities and mitigate risks.
  • Protected and promoted the corporate reputation of the company.
  • Analyzed national and international public policies impacting the business, providing insights to the Steering Committee for informed decision-making.
  • Orchestrated corporate events with high-level stakeholders.
  • Developed and implemented Collaboration Agreements with Municipalities.
  • Created tools such as Risk Mapping, News Podcast Nestlé, and Corporate Communications Hub to manage stakeholder relations and corporate agenda.
  • Facilitated the decoding of the environment's complexity, planned future scenarios, conducted strategic analysis, and ensured traceability of the corporate agenda.
  • Designed and implemented crisis containment plans.
  • Served as the company spokesperson.

CORPORATE AFFAIRS, EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Grupo Bimbo, S.a.b. De C.v
06.2017 - 11.2021
  • Positioned and strengthened Grupo Bimbo’s relationship with its primary audiences and stakeholders.
  • Implemented the public affairs strategy, enhancing effective relations with governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as key stakeholders.
  • Developed and executed strategies for public relations at both the corporate and brand levels.
  • Led crisis management efforts as the Crisis Committee leader.
  • Served as a key liaison between stakeholders and company managers.
  • Represented the company in chambers and strategic committees, advocating for positions on key issues such as nutrition, sustainability, and corporate matters.
  • Acted as the company's representative with media, overseeing reputation management and conducting spokesperson training.
  • Developed strategic documents and positioned key corporate messages.
  • Championed the sustainability communication strategy of the company.
  • Planned and executed events.
  • Provided support in the development of the corporate website.

PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER

EXTRATEGIA COMUNICACION Y MEDIOS
02.2016 - 04.2017
  • Managed public relations for accounts including José Cuervo, Grupo HERDEZ, McDonald's, Great Place to Work, Dell Technologies, and Royal Caribbean.
  • Handled public affairs and crisis containment.
  • Developed effective communication strategies.
  • Cultivated relationships with media, opinion leaders, and influencers.
  • Planned and executed events.

SOCIAL SERVICE

GRUPO PROMESA
07.2016 - 12.2016
  • Managed public relations with public and private schools and conducted business marketing activities.
  • Planned and executed events.
  • Handled administrative tasks and prepared strategic documents.
  • Delivered lectures on projects to schools and associations.

INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS COORDINATOR

CONSEJO DE LA COMUNICACIÓN CA
07.2015 - 01.2016
  • Prospected and monitored companies on the Board.
  • Developed communication campaigns.
  • Utilized internal communication tools within associations.
  • Provided advice on the management of relational and communicational processes.
  • Formulated policies and strategies.

CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR

MAYOR CANDIDATE FERNANDO MALDONADO
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Increased campaign reach by developing targeted marketing strategies and utilizing various social media platforms.
  • Streamlined campaign processes for improved efficiency, implementing project management tools and coordinating team efforts.
  • Enhanced donor relationships with regular communication, personalized updates, and tailored engagement opportunities.
  • Maximized event attendance through strategic promotion efforts and seamless coordination of logistics.
  • Expanded campaign visibility by securing media coverage, including print articles, television interviews, and online features.
  • Built political coalitions to enhance message.
  • Followed federal, state and facility guidelines to maintain professional interactions with campers.
  • Developed policy positions and wrote public statements outlining stances.

FOUNDER OF THE YOUTH TO YOUTH MOVEMENT

YOUTH TO YOUTH MOVEMENT
06.2013 - 11.2014

Testimonial lectures.

Development of scripts and strategic documents.

CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR

CARLOS IRIARTE MAYOR CANDIDATE
03.2012 - 11.2012
  • Coordinated activities in the residential area of Huixquilucan Municipality.
  • Developed strategic plans and organized events and conferences.
  • Established alliances with various social groups, including civil associations, sports groups, schools, and universities.
  • Managed public relations with federal, state, municipal, and delegate governments.
  • Conducted analysis of trends and target audiences.
  • Developed external communication and social media strategies.
  • Fostered public relations with opinion leaders and stakeholders across different sectors.
  • Facilitated the formation of alliances with stakeholders.
  • Organized events.

Education

MBA -

HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL ONLINE
CDMX
2017

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS BACHELOR -

UNIVERSIDAD ANAHUAC
CDMX
05.2016

High School Diploma -

COLEGIO DEL BOSQUE
CDMX
06.2012

BOARDING SCHOOL -

OLDFIELDS SCHOOL
BALTIMORE
07.2008

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Strong verbal communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure
  • Analytical mindset
  • Proficiency in public relations
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Effective planning and organization abilities
  • Creativity
  • Teamwork
  • Results-oriented mindset

Certification

Corporate Communications and Corporate Affairs – Leiden University.

Leadership and Management – Harvard Business School.

The Dale Carnegie Course (effective communication, persuasion of action, strengthening relationships, influencing positively)

Integra Muller Medal of Honor

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

CORPORATE AFFAIRS DIRECTOR

Nestle
01.2021 - 01.2024

CORPORATE AFFAIRS, EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Grupo Bimbo, S.a.b. De C.v
06.2017 - 11.2021

SOCIAL SERVICE

GRUPO PROMESA
07.2016 - 12.2016

PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER

EXTRATEGIA COMUNICACION Y MEDIOS
02.2016 - 04.2017

INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONS COORDINATOR

CONSEJO DE LA COMUNICACIÓN CA
07.2015 - 01.2016

CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR

MAYOR CANDIDATE FERNANDO MALDONADO
01.2015 - 12.2015

FOUNDER OF THE YOUTH TO YOUTH MOVEMENT

YOUTH TO YOUTH MOVEMENT
06.2013 - 11.2014

CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR

CARLOS IRIARTE MAYOR CANDIDATE
03.2012 - 11.2012

MBA -

HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL ONLINE

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS BACHELOR -

UNIVERSIDAD ANAHUAC

High School Diploma -

COLEGIO DEL BOSQUE

BOARDING SCHOOL -

OLDFIELDS SCHOOL
Adriana Villalobos