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Fernando Durán Vargas

Chief Communications Officer
Mexico City
Fernando Durán Vargas

Summary

Political Scientist with a Mexican heart, I am passionate about technology, social causes, and public policy. Ready to bring creativity, analytical thinking, and innovation to every area by working as a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.

Overview

5
years of professional experience
10
years of post-secondary education
1
Language

Work History

Grupo Siete
Mexico City

Chief Communications and Digital Officer
04.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Responsible of managing Radio Disney Mexico and Radio Crystal's digital assets, among others.
  • Oversee all internal and external communications for Grupo Siete and its brands.
  • Recognize discrepancies in paperwork and promptly address for resolution.
  • Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment to solve problems and crisis.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • I have a proven track record of developing and implementing creative solutions to complex problems, resulting in high-quality digital content.
  • Transformed digital assets to be profitable and drive utility growth, resulting in a revenue increase of over 100%.

Spirit Media (Grupo Siete's Digital Marketing Agency)
Mexico City

Account Manager
08.2019 - 04.2020

Job overview

  • Responsible of building and strengthening long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms.
  • Generated digital and political analysis, crisis management, corporate and public affairs support, digital monitoring, and social listening for internal and external clients such as Radio Disney Mexico, Grupo Financiero Banorte, Mexican Olympic Committee, and local governments.
  • Leverage excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively listen to clients and understand their needs.
  • Facilitated client satisfaction and renewed customer relations to drive growth.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to meet client needs and provide excellent customer service
  • Prepare reports on account status, growth opportunities, and customer satisfaction

Grupo Financiero Banorte
Mexico City

Public Affairs Analyst
06.2018 - 06.2019

Job overview

  • Monitored and analyzed the political and regulatory landscape to identify potential risks and opportunities for Banorte in a key government transition for Mexico.
  • Support the development and execution of Banorte's public affairs strategy and activities, including stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and thought leadership.
  • Conduct research and analysis on issues related to Banorte's business and industry, and develop policy positions and messaging to support Banorte's objectives.
  • Prepare briefing materials, reports, and presentations for senior leaders and external stakeholders.
  • Monitor and analyze media coverage and social media trends related to Banorte, and develop messaging and responses as needed.

Education

Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo De México (ITAM)
Mexico City

Bachelor of Science from Political Science
08.2012 - 12.2019

University Overview

  • Member of "Somos" Alumni Association (2017-2018)
  • “Best Caucus Leader”, VIII Legislative Model ITAM (2017)
  • Lab tutor of Economía IV at ITAM (2018-2019)
  • Board Member of Enlace Rural Student Organization (2016-2017)

Tecnológico De Monterrey (ITESM)
Leon, Guanajuato´

High School Diploma
08.2009 - 05.2012

University Overview

  • Bicultural Highshool program
  • Member of Abtomat FIRST team
  • 1st Place, Oral Communication Contest (2010)

Skills

Clear and effective communications

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Timeline

Chief Communications and Digital Officer
Grupo Siete
04.2020 - Current
Account Manager
Spirit Media (Grupo Siete's Digital Marketing Agency)
08.2019 - 04.2020
Public Affairs Analyst
Grupo Financiero Banorte
06.2018 - 06.2019
Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo De México (ITAM)
Bachelor of Science from Political Science
08.2012 - 12.2019
Tecnológico De Monterrey (ITESM)
High School Diploma
08.2009 - 05.2012

Interests

Politics

Economy

Digital Marketing

Culinary Arts

Cinema

Technology

Social causes

Entrepreneurship

Reading

Swimming

Interests

Interests

Politics | Economy | Digital Marketing | History | Reading | Culinary Arts | Cinema | Swimming | Technology | Entrepreneurship | Social Causes

Fernando Durán VargasChief Communications Officer