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Gillian Parkinson Farfan

Gillian Parkinson Farfan

Strategic Business Development

Upper Management / Consulting

Philadelphia, City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia

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About Gillian Parkinson Farfan:

  • Strategic Business Development Executive and Marketing and advertising professional, with 35+ years of domestic and international experience, recognized for expertise in consulting a diverse range of companies, developing a broad view and deep understanding of multiple industries.
  • Recognized for dealing with and thriving in highly diverse cultural environments, including South & Central America, and the Spanish-speaking Caribbean capitalizing on this background to build strong business relationships.
  • Consulted and supported marketing efforts in food franchises, high-tech additives, and non-alcoholic beverage industries, strengthening relationships, expanding reach through negotiating advantageous international contracts, and increasing the bottom line for each company.
  • Increased business opportunities and sales through systematic organization, commitment, and a results-driven approach, consistently exceeding company goals and performance metrics.
  • Developed business networks between diverse ethnic, multilingual, and varied cultural groups, creating a passion for people development. Generating an environment that focuses on collaborative efforts, efficiencies, and impactful contributions as a leader. 

Experience

  • Business Development
  • Marketing Strategy
  • International Negotiations
  • Import & Export
  • Branding Identity
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Process Development
  • Product Launch
  • Public Relations
  • Simultaneous Translation/Interpretation
  • Sales Supervision
  • Event Planning

Education

  1. Marketing Mgmt.: IEDE Business School, Santiago, Chile | Leadership Program: Anthony Robbins | LMI Certified | QuickBooks
  2. Yum Brands - PepsiCo – Restaurant Division: Marketing University | Site Selection | Market Development & Site Selection | Public Relations & Crisis Communications | Developing People & Building People Capability | Brand Image Tracker Analysis | Mystery Shopper Data Analysis | Report Design & Analysis | Legal Support during Negotiations | Project Management 
  3. Landmark, Philadelphia, PA: Landmark Forum | Commitment: The Pathway to Adventure (6 Weeks) | Communication: Access to Power (6 Weeks) | Creativity: Life by Design (6 Weeks) | Money: From Concern to Freedom (6 Weeks) | The Landmark Forum

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