MANOLO VARGAS

Award-winning record of success managing the development of communications that meet top-level clients' advertising needs, with particular emphasis on the Hispanic market. Excel at overseeing conceptualization, preparation, and delivery of top-tier projects. Previously led projects for clients in the telecom, automotive, financial, hospitality, foods, and clothing sectors. Adept at creating and directing TV, radio, print, social and digital campaigns, producing copy and communications for national ads, and leading product launches. 

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More than 20 years of experience working with different brands such as Comcast, Got Milk?, Coca-Cola, Burger King, Jack in the Box, Honda, General Motors, Sprint/Nextel and Ford; obtaining  great achievements for companies such as Grupo Gallegos, Orci, Accentmarketing Communications, Mullen Lowe, BBDO, Young & Rubicam, McCann, and others, getting extensive experience as both, Copywriter and Associate Creative Director, for the Hispanic market, and previous experience as Creative Director in Colombia and El Salvador. 

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Key recognitions:

Shortlisted Cannes Lions

Gold Jay Chiat Awards

Silver Effie North America

Gold and Bronze Reggie 

Gold and Bronze WAVE

Jury of USH Awards

Bronze FIAP

Bronze El Ojo de Iberoamérica

Shortlist El Sol

Shortlist Mercury Awards

Multiple local festivals awards in the US, Central America, and Colombia

Numerous Addy and AHAA awards including Best of Show in 2007