Laura Velez

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Global Business Strategist | MBA in Business Management | Purpose-Driven Growth & Innovation
United States

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    Chief Operating OfficerS public Remote experience
    South Witz USA
    Jul 2021 - Current (3 years 11 months)
    • Aligned operational strategies with the overall business strategy at South WITZ USA. • Streamlined processes and workflows to improve productivity and efficiency. • Developed and monitored budgets, financial forecasts, and key performance indicators to drive success.
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    Co-Founder and CEO
    Jan 2016 - Aug 2020 (4 years 8 months)
    Led the launch and growth of Agrofy, the first global e-commerce platform for agribusiness, transforming digital transactions in the agricultural sector. Scaled the platform to over 280 users and $1M in transaction volume. Recognized by Endeavor Argentina as a high-impact entrepreneur and industry innovator.
  • Ford Argentina SCA
    Sr Product Marketing Manager
    Ford Argentina SCA
    Dec 2015 - Mar 2020 (4 years 4 months)
    • Developed and executed digital marketing strategies at Ford Argentina to align with overall marketing goals. • Monitored campaign performance and made data-driven decisions to improve results. • Managed digital marketing budget effectively to achieve maximum ROI.
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    Business Development Manager
    Apr 2012 - Aug 2014 (2 years 5 months)
    • Developed research plans and methodologies to address business objectives. • Gathered data through surveys, interviews, and online research. • Interpreted findings to provide strategic recommendations based on insights.
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  • Digital House
    Digital Marketing
    Digital House
    Feb 2018 - May 2019 (1 year 4 months)
  • Universidad de Palermo
    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Marketing internacional
    Universidad de Palermo
    Mar 2014 - Aug 2016 (2 years 6 months)
    International Relations and Affairs
  • EAFIT
    Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
    EAFIT
    Jan 2007 - Dec 2012 (6 years)
    International Business
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    High-Impact Entrepreneurship Recognition
    Endeavor Argentina
    Nov 2018
    Selected by Endeavor Argentina as a High-Impact Entrepreneur for co-founding Agrofy, recognized for its innovation and digital transformation of the agribusiness sector. The award highlighted her leadership, vision, and contribution to creating a scalable platform that redefined how the agricultural industry connects and transacts online.
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    Leadership & Global Impact Recognition
    Eafit University and AIESEC
    May 2011 - Current (14 years 1 month)
    Recognized by Universidad EAFIT and AIESEC for outstanding leadership and contribution to the “AIESEC: A Window to the World” initiative — promoting youth leadership, cultural exchange, and global opportunity development.
  • Alcaldía de Medellín
    Outstanding Citizen Participation Initiatives
    Alcaldía de Medellín
    Oct 2010
    Recognized by the Mayor’s Office of Medellín for leading the “Conexión Verde” initiative — a community-based project focused on sustainability, education, and social innovation. The award highlighted her civic leadership and meaningful contribution to environmental and social development in the city.