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Farah Martinez

Fractional Chief Markering Officer
November 9, 1986
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About Freelancer

A Fractional CMO is your dedicated part-time Chief Marketing Officer, adept at handling strategy development, overseeing implementation, and managing your marketing team. This solution is particularly great for organizations with a marketing spend of <1.5mio Euro per year.

As a growth strategist, I align your business to attract the leads, funding, and talent necessary to achieve your ambitions. My approach emphasizes pragmatic, immediate enhancements while maintaining focus on your overarching objectives. Renowned for simplifying complexity, I provide strategic clarity that unifies multidisciplinary teams toward shared goals, dismantling silos and fostering sustained success.

Here’s an overview of the areas I cover:

Marketing Strategy | Brand positioning | Lead Generation | Funding funnels | Talent Acquisition | Customer Excellence | Client journeys | Behavioral Change Interventions | Team Development

What I Bring to the Table:

  • Driving Growth & Change
  • Industry Chameleon
  • Adaptable Leadership
  • Purpose-Driven Marketing
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Team Builder
  • Cultural Navigator
  • Multilingual Mastery

Education

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1997 - 2001 Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Marketing
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
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1997 - 2001 BBA, International Business, International Business & Marketing
ESSEC Business School

Double degree - Erasmus program

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2013 - 2013 Executive course , Corporate Communication
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam

Summer course

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2023-2023 Marketing Week Mini MBA with Mark Ritson
Mini MBA in Marketing, Marketing
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Apr 2023 - Nov 2023 Postgraduate Degree, Behavioral change
Behavior Change Academy

Work & Experience

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2000 - 2001 Marketing intern
Galeries Lafayette
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2001 - 2002 Retail Marketeer
Kipling
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2002 - 2004 Assistant General Manager
Rocawear
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2004 - 2005 PR Account Manager
SPICE PR Amsterdam
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2005 - 2008 Jr.European Brand Manager
K-SWISS EUROPE
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2008 - 2012 Head of Global PR
G-Star RAW

Dutch designer denim company in the scale-up phase - Development & implementation of global Communication strategies to support commercial & positioning targets. - End responsible for all global communication (Europa / USA / Japan / China). - Responsible for global communications team (15 FTE) + 6 external agencies. - Draft & manage global communications budget. - Media train CEO and spokespersons from the board and design team. - Provide comprehensive and measurable report of PR results to management team.Dutch designer denim company in the scale-up phase - Development & implementation of global Communication strategies to support commercial & positioning targets. - End responsible for all global communication (Europa / USA / Japan / China). - Responsible for global communications team (15 FTE) + 6 external agencies. - Draft & manage global communications budget. - Media train CEO and spokespersons from the board and design team. - Provide comprehensive and measurable report of PR results to management team. Skills: Communications Strategy · Marketing Communications · Strategic Communications · Public Relations · celebrity collaboration · Product Launch Events · Global Teams · Agency Relationship Management · Senior Stakeholder Management · Cultural Awareness · Growth Strategies · Event Planning · Advertising · Fashion Shows · Celebrity Seeding

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2012 - 2015 International PR & Corporate Communication ManagerI
VeldhovenGroup

Family-owned conglomerate of fashion and retail brands, including Sandwich. - Supported CEO and third-generation family member to clarify company vision and communicate direction. - Managed all communications in the transition from a multi-brand, pan-European fashion company into a single brand centralized organization and its relocation to Switzerland.

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2015 - 2017 Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) - Member of the Management Team
SolidNature

Start-up organization supplying exclusive natural stone for premium architectural project. - Navigated growth from start-up to scale-up through strong brand positioning and growth strategy, shifting the company narrative from commodity supplier to aspirational value creator. - Initiated and managed global partnerships with architects, furniture makers and leading designers.

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2017 - February 2022 Director of Marketing and Business Development - Member of the Management Team
Kennedy Van der Laan

- Developed a concise and differentiating brand positioning that changed the company narrative and boosted the brand equity. - Spearheaded a conversion-driven marketing strategy that increased brand awareness, grew new business and secured customer loyalty. - Introduced a growth strategy model to profile a prospect with 80% digital and 20% offline. - Successfully managed commercial tenders resulting in an increase of A-list multinationals in the client portfolio. - Professionalized the marketing department and developed a data-driven marketing team.

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February 2022 - March 2022 Head of Marketing & Communications
Perpetual Next
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April 2022 - May 2023 CMO - Chief Marketing and Communications Officer - Member of the Executive Committee
Perpetual Next

• XPRIZE top-60 finalist in Carbon Removal • Liaise strategic initiatives with Private Equity Firm • Investor Relations Marketing - funding funnel / Series A + B / Roadmap to IPO • Developed and implemented a new brand positioning. • Craft conversion driven Marketing strategy in support of business growth. • Implement positioning as compass for organizational developments. • Coordinate Public Affairs to engage with public policy makers and press, build and maintain a strong reputation and find common ground with stakeholders.• XPRIZE top-60 finalist in Carbon Removal • Liaise strategic initiatives with Private Equity Firm • Investor Relations Marketing - funding funnel / Series A + B / Roadmap to IPO • Developed and implemented a new brand positioning. • Craft conversion driven Marketing strategy in support of business growth. • Implement positioning as compass for organizational developments. • Coordinate Public Affairs to engage with public policy makers and press, build and maintain a strong reputation and find common ground with stakeholders.

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International Center for Training & Development (ICTD) - October 2023 Assessor for Dubai Government Excellence Program
November 2023

Dubai Government Excellence Program assessor. Assessed the Communication department and Customer Excellence department of a Government entity in Dubai.

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January 2023 - Present Chairperson of the Board
Stichting Mouna Mix

The Mouna Mix Foundation aims to connect people with different cultural backgrounds in the Netherlands through dance, theater and music. We move on different stages, ranging from theaters to schools, meeting rooms, community centers and festivals.

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March 2023 - Present Member
SER Topvrouwen

Member of the Social & Economic Council Top Women (SER Topvrouwen). It's an honor to be part of this community of female leaders dedicated to accelerating diversity in business and driving change.

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September 2023 - Present Fractional CMO - Independent Marketing Executive
Fractional Chief Marketing Officer - Pragmatic Marketing Leadership - fcmo.nl

Get me on board as your Fractional Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and benefit from: - My experience in building future proof brands with a dynamic balance between profit and purpose. Creating value for the organization and society. - A new era executive-model that keeps your payroll light and allows you to maintain cost flexibility. - A marketing strategy that guides brand positioning, drives revenue growth, and ensures your organization’s messaging is clear and effective. I leave no room for marketing fluff and vanity metrics – only concrete business results.

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January 2024 - Present Member of the Supervisory Board (RvT)
Regionaal Actienetwerk GasTerug

Actienetwerk Gas Terug is an initiative focused on reducing gas consumption through collaborative efforts and innovative solutions. It brings together various stakeholders, including businesses, organizations, and government entities, to work towards the common goal of decreasing reliance on gas energy. Through its coordinated approach, Actienetwerk Gas Terug aims to promote sustainable energy practices and contribute to a more environmentally conscious future.

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October 2023 - Present Independent Marketing Strategist
De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek

Project scope: Employer Brand Positioning Conversion-Driven Recruitment Marketing On-the-Job Training for the Recruitment Team

Awards

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2023 Business Sustainability in the Circular Economy
Issued by University of London
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2023 Driving business towards the Sustainable Development Goals
Issued by Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University

Skills

Corporate Governance
Fashion Buying
Visual Merchandising
Celebrity Seeding
Product Launch Events
Retail Marketing
Celebrity Outreach
Trade Shows
Fashion Shows
Press Releases
Influencer Marketing
Influencer Marketing
Communications Strategy
Agency Relationship Management
Subsidy application
Public Relations
Supervisory Skills
Fundraising