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about me

I grew up in a bi-cultural household in Venezuela speaking Spanish with my Venezuelan mother and English with my Cuban-American father. I studied High School and College in Miami, FL, graduating with a BA Degree in International Relations from Florida International University. After graduation I pursued a career in Advertising and Branding working for Top Ad Agencies like Leo Burnett, Saatchi & Saatchi, DMB&B, McCann Erickson and Fortune 500 Company Procter & Gamble.My career gave me the opportunity to live in Mexico, Colombia and home country Venezuela, once again. Now I'm back in the U.S. after living many years in Latin America and travelling throughout the region...connecting. Member of the American Translators Association (ATA).

what languages do you speak?

Spanish and English

what is your current, past or ideal job title?

Currently networking for a mid/upper management position in Branding and/or Advertising and strategic planning.

your connection with Latin America?

family, friends and many years of experience living and working in the region.

your favorite Latin American city? vacation spot? food?

Favorite city has to be Rio de Janeiro. Vacation spot, Canaima, Venezuela and favorite foods: Arepas, bandeja paisa, sushi, chiles en nogada, and many many more...When it comes to food, I try everything and usually like everything.

what countries have you lived in? worked in?

Venezuela, Colombia and Mexico

schools attended? degrees?

Florida International University, BA in International relations

what companies have you worked for?

Procter & Gamble
Saatchi & Saatchi
Leo Burnett
DMB&B

company website?

http://www.spanlangco.blogspot.com

interests and/or hobbies?

Reading, scrabble, politics, exercise, dogs

relationship status?

Facebook

looking for?

LinkedIn, FaceBook