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Hi, I’m

Mariana Aguirre

Communications & Design
León
Mariana  Aguirre

Summary

Hi! I’m Mariana, a versatile professional, with a background in design that transitioned to communication and marketing, fueled by a profound interest in Human Rights and Feminism. Throughout my career I have strived to use my skills to work with vulnerable communities and create a positive impact that upholds human Dignity and Rights. To quote Estela Hernandez, the hñähñú woman whose mother was unjustly incarcerated for 11 years: ¡Hasta que la Dignidad se haga Costumbre! (Until Dignity Becomes Practice). Envisioning a future in international organizations focused on Human Rights and Social Justice, I am dedicated to utilizing my expertise to drive significant global change.

Overview

9
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

The Matus Law Group
Toms River

Marketing & Communications Coordinator
07.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Created External Communications Strategy to optimize the firm's branding with the organization's identity.
  • Managed consistent design theme, look and content of organization's online presence.
  • Created monthly fresh, attractive multimedia designs with crisp graphics and engaging copy.
  • Organized and created monthly newsletter to target specific audiences and maintain engagement with the brand.
  • Prepared cross-platform social media promotions, capitalizing on strengths of each site to effectively reach target audiences.
  • Increased lead generation by 10% with the implementation of targeted email marketing campaigns.
  • Improved webinar attendance by 20% coordinating creative promotional materials and managing RSVP lists.

Kunalah Gallery
León, Guanajuato

Project Manager
02.2018 - 07.2020

Job overview

  • Successfully managed up to 5 monthly projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Collaborated to create visual identity of temporary exhibits, 1 per month
  • Aided in sales process of artworks maintaining detailed payment schedules
  • Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to art courses

Ladies, Wine & Design León
León, Guanajuato

Project Manager
01.2019 - 03.2020

Job overview

Non-profit initiative to foster collaboration between women in creative industries by creating and hosting panel discussions.

  • Evaluated vendor proposals and selected appropriate partners for successful bi-monthly meetings
  • Negotiated fundraising conditions, securing favorable terms that benefited both parties involved in the transaction.
  • Managed up to 3 social media channels using SEO strategies
  • Managed bi-monthly events to ensure a satisfying user experience

NGO Impacto
Chiapas

Social Media Marketing Intern
03.2017 - 05.2017

Job overview

Worked on project Cooperativa Mujeres Sembrando la Vida:

  • Increased brand awareness by developing and implementing effective social media strategies.
  • Implemented content calendar with 4-5 posts a week to ensure timely and organized posting across all channels.
  • Opportunity identification for advocacy channels
  • Created web design on Wordpress for the collective Mujeres Sembrando la Vida

Museo De Las Identidades Leonesas
León, Guanajuato

Exhibit Designer, Freelance
08.2016 - 11.2016

Job overview

  • Collaborated with curators to develop visually appealing and educational exhibits, resulting in increased visitor satisfaction.
  • Utilized advanced software programs such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite to efficiently generate detailed designs.
  • Designed custom exhibit layouts tailored to specific event themes and venue specifications.
  • Coordinated with fabricators and other contractors to ensure quality execution of exhibit designs.

Zó Project
Hanoi

Graphic Design Intern
01.2016 - 04.2016

Job overview

  • Used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Indesign to develop new images.
  • Promoted company's monthly events by designing marketing materials such as posters, digital invites and brochures.
  • Developed cohesive visual branding elements for company events, ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms.
  • Created design work for 10 notebook covers and marketing campaigns.

Education

Universidad Iberoamericana León
León, Guanajuato, Mexico

Master of Arts from Communication Studies
08.2023 - Current

Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla
Puebla City, Puebla, Mexico

Certificate Program from Human Rights, Gender & Access To Justice
09.2022 - 03.2024

Universidad De Guanajuato
León, Guanajuato, Mexico

Certificate Program from Gender Studies:Mind, Culture And Society
06.2022 - 12.2022

CLACSO
Buenos Aires, Argentina

International Course (Remote) from Epistemologies From The Global South
02.2018 - 02.2019

Universidad De La Salle Bajío
León, Guanajuato, Mexico

Bachelor of Arts from Environmental And Spaces Design
08.2010 - 11.2014

Skills

Community Engagement

Affiliations

  • Amnesty International Mexico (2018 - present day)
  • Feminist Network León (2020 . 2024)

Languages

Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Universidad Iberoamericana León

Master of Arts from Communication Studies
08.2023 - Current

Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla

Certificate Program from Human Rights, Gender & Access To Justice
09.2022 - 03.2024

Universidad De Guanajuato

Certificate Program from Gender Studies:Mind, Culture And Society
06.2022 - 12.2022

Marketing & Communications Coordinator

The Matus Law Group
07.2020 - Current

Project Manager

Ladies, Wine & Design León
01.2019 - 03.2020

Project Manager

Kunalah Gallery
02.2018 - 07.2020

CLACSO

International Course (Remote) from Epistemologies From The Global South
02.2018 - 02.2019

Social Media Marketing Intern

NGO Impacto
03.2017 - 05.2017

Exhibit Designer, Freelance

Museo De Las Identidades Leonesas
08.2016 - 11.2016

Graphic Design Intern

Zó Project
01.2016 - 04.2016

Universidad De La Salle Bajío

Bachelor of Arts from Environmental And Spaces Design
08.2010 - 11.2014
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