Director of Marketing Strategy & Operations | Martech Leader | Speaker

Author and speaker. Co-host of the Humans of Martech Podcast.

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Highlights: 
- Ranked as one of the Top Marketers in the US by Propolis 2022
- Named one of the "Top Martech Marketers to Follow" 2020 by Martech Alliance 
- Keynote speaker for Martech Conference and Get Stacked B2B Marketing Conference 2021
- Awarded Fearless Marketer 2018 
- Marketo Champion 2018 and 2019 
- VP of Communications American Marketing Association - 2017-2019
- Marketo User Group Leader 2017-2019
- Leading Program Manager for Connect@Amazon (35,000 member Amazon organization)
- Frequent Martech Speaker and Author 
- Marketo and Salesforce Certified 

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Darrell Alfonso

Anay Group

Spearhead brand partnership strategy, prospecting, deal negotiation and integrated execution to orchestrate innovative collaborations
Drive cross-functional teamwork to develop compelling co-branded products, collections and multi-channel marketing activations
Leverage consumer insights and deep industry knowledge to pinpoint compelling brand alignments and partnership opportunities

Brand Collaboration Lead

The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal

Delivered exceptional service ensuring a flawless guest experience at this renowned luxury hotel property
Anticipated guest needs and rapidly addressed inquiries and requests with urgency and meticulous attention to detail
Contributed to the property's signature service culture, going above and beyond to create memorable stays

Guest Services Associate

Aloft Abu Dhabi

Supported guest service team in delivering high-quality hospitality and resolving guest concerns with poise
Assisted with daily operational tasks and property upkeep to ensure a seamless guest experience
Gained experience in service fundamentals, collaboration best practices, and operational excellence

Internship

'Crafting compelling narratives in the world of PR'| We create experiences, we use data, creativity, and strategy to deliver engaging and memorable campaigns that drive results|

As a Brand Collaboration Lead at Anay Group, I blend my passions for partnership development, integrated marketing, and hospitality to facilitate impactful collaborations between brands. With an eye for compelling alignment and commercial potential, I pride myself on negotiating win-win deals that boost visibility, engagement, and business results.

My prior experience delivering flawless hospitality at world-renowned properties like The Ritz-Carlton  Abu Dhabi , Aloft Abu Dhsbi instilled a service mindset rooted in exceeding expectations and constant cross-functional collaboration. I bring this ethos to partnership development, ensuring end-to-end execution that delights partners and consumers.

Complementing my execution skills are my marketing education and ability to leverage consumer insights to orchestrate creative, resonant campaigns. I'm driven by uncovering innovative partnership ideas that authentically connect with audiences and unlock value and growth opportunities for brands.

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