1. DAMARIS DIAZ
695 Carlock Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 • damarisdiaz.10@gmail.com • (848) 250-4226
Multi-cultural and bi-lingual media professional with 12+ years of experience in Marketing, Project
Management, Client Relations, Creative Development, Video Production, Digital and Television Media. Exceptional
communication and consensus management skills, with innate ability to adapt to change.
Excellent ability in project management and execution, building relationships and rapport with internal and external
partners. Proficient in MS Office, Apple Keynote, Numbers, Pages, Social Media, Outlook. Fluency in both
Spanish and English.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Driving Change While Maximizing ROI Spearheading Key Projects and Initiatives
Strategic Vision and Leadership Managing Concurrent Projects
“Outside The Box” Creative Direction Cost-Conscious Production Management
NOTABLE CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Successfully managed over 200 media projects annually for Mercedes-Benz USA’s In-House Agency,
which included all new model launches, Product Management and Design Team highlight videos, E-Learning
tutorial videos, running footage for dealer TV commercials, as well as other marketing collateral.
Managed the production for the Customer Experience “Driven to Delight” initiative, presented to
17,000 corporate and dealership personnel nationwide. Produced multiple videos featuring the CEO and
entire Executive Management Team.
Promoted brand awareness through the production of media assets/marketing collateral at the
following events: NY/LA/Miami Fashion Week, New York International Auto Show, Press Events, The
International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), and MBUSA National Parts and Service Managers Meeting,
attended by over 2,000 Vendors and Dealer Principals/Personnel.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mercedes Benz USA, LLC, Montvale, NJ 10/2015 – Present
Marketing Consultant/Project Manager
Manage and maintain monthly lease offer recordings for passenger cars and the “smart” brand
Efficiently synthesize project information and accurately establish project scope
Develop project schedule and ensure timely execution of updates
Create and maintain comprehensive project plans and implement relevant process improvements
Coordinate efforts across internal resources and manage client expectations
Work within cross functional teams to update and deploy monthly offers
Partner with IT to ensure operations run smoothly
Execute project on time and within budget
Establish good working relationships with stakeholders at all levels to build consensus
Provide quality assurance, risk management and change management expertise
2. Mercedes Benz USA, LLC, Montvale, NJ 11/2008 – 9/2015
Project Manager/Production Manager, Torque Creative (In-House Agency)
Created project briefs and managed the client throughout entire process by gathering creative
resources, providing cost/estimates, timelines, managing budgets and finalizing billing
Represented the production team in client meetings and 1-on-1 interactions
Developed production schedules and maintained comprehensive project plans
Managed, delegated, and monitored the work of staff members assigned to project
Booked freelancers to support video/photo on-site and off-site productions
Traveled to attend sponsored events and ensure productions ran smoothly
Conducted budget checks and provided timely status updates
Produced marketing collateral for trade shows and digital signage
Coordinated the planning and execution of social media campaigns for the activation of brand events
Successfully covered various marketing events including press drives, auto shows, and Fashion Week
Extensive experience producing video and photo content
Collaborated cross-departmentally and internationally to stay current with the latest in product, press
and events
Managed the production of various branded entertainment videos for digital and social use
Enhanced reporting on project portfolio and chargeback summary reports
Project Coordinator, Torque Creative (In-House Agency) 5/2006 – 11/2008
Created and managed project timelines to ensure accurate, timely, on-budget execution and fulfillment
of overall work scope
Represented the production team in client meetings and 1-on-1 interactions
Managed video and photo productions across the nation and at home office
Created production books and updated crew on changes
Initiated process improvements to maximize productivity
Booked talent for video/photo productions
Represented the department and promoted our services at brand events and trade shows
Collaborated with Accountant to set up vendors and ensured all invoices were paid
Proficiency with numbers, budget and time management
Univision, Republica Deportiva; New York, NY 6/2004 – 10/2010
Weekend Producer/Reporter
Researched and developed story ideas
Produced segments; lined up interviews, locations, and shoot schedules
Conducted LIVE on-air interviews
Ensured all content met Network standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
COMMUNITY/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Perth Amboy Merchant’s Association Award Ceremony: Emcee annual event, which recognizes children who
excel in school
Our Lady of Fatima Church: Serve meals during the Thanksgiving holiday to those who are in need
St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital: Promoted annual event via TV/Radio to encourage and raise donor contributions
for this great cause
Vienna Foods Inc: Invited guest speaker to high school scholarship recipients
EDUCATION
Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ
B.A., Arts & Sciences (1997)
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