Mauricio Hernandez's Page

about me

I'm a
Marketing and Sales Professional with over 15 years of experience in brand management and international business in a variety of industries for major multinationals in the US Hispanic and International markets. Extensive experience in business development and company start-ups.

what languages do you speak?

Spanish (native speaker of Colombia), English, German (studied 13 years), Portuguese (studied 1 year)

what is your current, past or ideal job title?

Director of Marketing, US Hispanic & Latin America

your connection with Latin America?

I was born and raised in Colombia, and have worked in most countries of Latin America in the last 15 years.

your favorite Latin American city? vacation spot? food?

One of my favorite cities is Buenos Aires.
Punta Cana is my favorite vacation spot.
I love "platos típicos" of each country: Asado in BA, Ceviche in Lima, Italian dishes in Caracas, Ajiaco in Bogota.

what countries have you lived in? worked in?

I have lived and worked in México, Argentina, Ecuador, Venezuela and Colombia. I have worked through distributors and/or subsidiaries in Puerto Rico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Perú, Bolivia, Brazil and Chile.

schools attended? degrees?

MBA - Kenan Flagler Business School (UNC at Chapel Hill), BS Industrial Engineer

what companies have you worked for?

Laureate Education Inc. 2008-2009
Fannie Mae 2004-2008
Population Services Interantional 2004
Time Life 1998-2003
Sprint 1995-1998

online profile such as linkedin.com or blog?

http://www.linkedin.com/in/mauriciohernandez

interests and/or hobbies?

Tennis, bike, swimming, soccer.

relationship status?

married

looking for?

networking, employment, friendship