Elkin Rodriguez

Elkin Rodriguez has over 20 years of experience in business development and marketing, with a focus on international markets. Elkin is currently working as the Director of International Business Development at Emerald, where they are responsible for connecting millions of customers through events and media. Prior to this, Elkin was a Business Development Manager at De La Rue, where they developed strategies to increase penetration into global accounts. Elkin also worked at Pacific Rim Capital as an International Account Executive, where they negotiated lease terms for major deals, including a $2.5 million agreement with Home Depot Mexico. Elkin has also worked in sales and marketing consultancy, optimizing import-export procedures for Latin American customers. With a strong track record in business development, sales, and marketing, Elkin has consistently exceeded sales quotas and received prestigious awards for their outstanding results.

Elkin Rodriguez has a Professional Diploma in Marketing from the University of California, Berkeley, obtained in 1999. Prior to that, they completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana from 1993 to 1998. In 1993, they also participated as an exchange student during their senior year at Immaculate Heart Central High School in Watertown, NY. In addition to their formal education, Elkin obtained a certification in "Creating Great First Impressions" from LinkedIn in 2020.