Erick Garces, MBA

Erick Garces, MBA has a strong background in marketing and brand management. Their most recent role was as a Professor at Conestoga College, where they started in January 2023. Prior to that, they worked as an Assistant Brand Manager Marketing at Sunstar Americas, Inc. starting in January 2023. Erick also has experience as a Senior Line Marketing Manager at CORPOL from November 2020 to May 2021.

Before that, Garces held the position of Commercial Manager at E.B. Pareja Lecaros SA from September 2019 to December 2019. In this role, they led three business units with a total worth of $10 million and managed a team of 6 direct and 55 indirect reports.

From October 2017 to August 2019, Garces worked as a Line Marketing Manager at Quimica Suiza SA, managing a portfolio worth $5 million. Erick achieved 4% more EBITDA versus budget at the end of 2018 and had full P&L ownership.

Garces also worked as a Product Manager at Laboratorios Bago del Peru SA from January 2017 to September 2017. Erick held the position of Division Marketing Manager at Laboratorio Hersil SA from January 2013 to November 2016, where they developed and implemented annual marketing plans for four therapeutics lines worth $11 million. Prior to that, they were a Product Manager at the same company from July 2009 to December 2012.

In 2008, Garces worked as a Brand Manager at G.W. Yichang & CIA, managing the Compass brand. Erick also has experience as a Marketing Coordinator at Maersk Peru SA from October 2006 to February 2008, and as a Marketing Assistant at G.W. Yichang & CIA from September 2004 to September 2006. In these roles, they were responsible for business intelligence, communication, branding, and supporting the implementation of marketing activities.

Erick Garces, MBA has an extensive education history. Erick obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Industrial Engineering from the Universidad de Lima, where they studied from 1997 to 2004. In 2014, Erick attended the Tecnológico de Monterrey and focused on Digital Marketing. Erick then pursued an Executive MBA from PAD - Escuela de Dirección de la Universidad de Piura, which they completed between 2015 and 2017.

In 2021, Erick enrolled in Conestoga College and earned an Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Strategic Marketing Communications. Erick has also obtained several additional certifications from LinkedIn, including "Speaking Confidently and Effectively," "Integrated Marketing Communications Strategies," "Marketing: Copywriting for Social Media," "How to Land Interviews without Applying Online," "Getting Things Done," "OMCA™ Certification for Digital Marketers Test Prep," "Google Apps: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques," "Rock Your LinkedIn Profile," "15 Secrets Successful People Know about Time Management (getAbstract Summary)," "The Six Morning Habits of High Performers," and "The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding (Blinkist Summary)." Additionally, Erick obtained a "Verified International Academic Qualifications" certification from World Education Services in 2022.

These educational experiences and certifications demonstrate Erick's commitment to continuous learning and their expertise in industrial engineering, digital marketing, strategic marketing communications, and executive management.