Gonzalo R. Valadez
Director of Business Development | Creative Strategist
7 yrs experience · Vancouver, BC · 30-40 hrs/week
About
With a diverse educational background and extensive experience in business development and the creative industry, this professional is currently the Director of Business Development at Parallello, where they drive business growth and forge strategic partnerships. They hold a Bachelor of Laws from Tecnológico de Monterrey and have pursued further studies in law at Centro de Estudios Garrigues. Additionally, they are set to enhance their expertise in film production at Vancouver Film School. As a Co-Founder of Gordos Pero Felices, they specialize in marketing strategies and professional food photography for the restaurant industry. Their previous roles include Junior Sales at Allie Systems, where they led sales initiatives, and Production Assistant at Please Moment Films, contributing to indie films and music videos. As an Operational Director at Ribbon Agency, they managed logistics and finances for over 90 events. Their multifaceted career reflects a blend of legal acumen, creative insight, and strategic leadership.
Skills
Experience
- Director of Business Development · Parallello08-01-2023
Responsible for driving business growth and strategic partnerships.
- Co-Founder · Gordos Pero Felices10-01-2016
Marketing strategies for businesses dedicated to the restaurant industry to generate sales and presence on social media. We offer professional food photography for all our services and develop contracts for them.
- Junior Sales · Allie Systems01-01-2023 – 07-01-2023
Support the legal department in the establishment of the company in Mexico. Developing a database and market research that helped us optimize contact with clients and develop pipelines. Lead sales company wide, creating revenue in the first months at the Start-Up.
- Production Assistant · Please Moment Films01-01-2021 – 07-01-2023
In charge of the assistance to the production for Indie films and several music videos for diverse music labels. Improved efficiency in the department of direction and cinematography. Film budgeting, script analysis, production scheduling. Creativity and problem solving skills were essential.
- Operational Director · Ribbon Agency10-01-2018 – 01-01-2023
Custom-made events for the development of small and medium sized social happenings. We’ve had over 90 events and 40 suppliers. Mainly in charge of the: logistics, coordination, planning and finances of the events.
Education
- Vancouver Film SchoolFilm Production, Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Centro de Estudios GarriguesLaw
- Tecnológico de MonterreyBachelor of Laws - LLB
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