Ivonne Martinez Sheperd

Ivonne Martinez Sheperd has over 15 years of professional experience in sales, business development, and international marketing. In 2022, they began their current role as Sales Director Latin America at Neuro. From 2019 to present, Ivonne has been Regional Director, US at FPP EDU Media, where they are responsible for building, growing, and developing strategic relationships with admissions, enrollment, and international program leaders throughout the US. From 2017 to 2019, Ivonne was a Business Owner & Realtor at CENTURY 21®, where they empowered their clients and educated them on the lifestyle, conveniences, and aspirations they desired. From 2015 to 2017, Ivonne was Senior Director, University Relations at CEA Study Abroad, where they co-led the University Relations team and built and maintained partnerships with universities throughout the US. From 2012 to 2015, Ivonne was Director of Business Development & International Marketing at Arizona State University, where they held a leadership role in international business development for Higher Education for Global Launch. From 2008 to 2012, Ivonne was Asst. Director/Manager- Student Recruitment & International Marketing Events at UC Irvine, where they were responsible for the development and maintenance of strategic client referral relationships. From 2007 to 2008, Ivonne was a Media Buyer at Time Warner Inc., where they managed and executed spot cable and broadcast advertising campaigns. Finally, from 2005 to 2007, Ivonne held two roles: Communications Specialist at Iowa State University and Program Assistant at International Media Training Center and Iowa State University - Greenlee School of Journalism.

Ivonne Martinez Sheperd has completed an Executive Leadership Education Certificate from the University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business in 2012, with a focus on Strategic Issues in Management. Sheperd also holds a MS in Communications & Journalism from Iowa State University and a BA in French & Communications from Lindenwood University. Additionally, Sheperd has obtained various certifications from LinkedIn, such as Sales: Closing Strategies (2019), Executive Leadership (2017), American Law (2017), Entrepreneurship 2: Launching your Start-Up (2017), Finance for Non-Financial Managers (2017), Learning to Be Assertive (2017), Mindfulness (2017), Business Writing Strategies (2017), Critical Thinking (2017), Sales Foundations (2017), Creating Your Sales Process (2017), Performance Review Foundations (2017), Body Language for Leaders (2017), Letting an Employee Go (2017), Public Speaking Foundations (2017), Coaching and Developing Employees (2017), Communication (2017), Influencing Others (2017), Managing Your Sales Territory (2017), and Sales Coaching (2017).