Juan Llerena

Experience

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  Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola

  Jan 1992 - Dec 1993

  Laboratory Assistant

  Help students and support with programming (writing code), MS Office support, set up Windows, Windows NT, install and fix hardware issue.

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  Hansen - Holm Alonso & Coopers and Lybrant

  Jan 1994 - Dec 1995

  Programmer / Analyst
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  Aviation Lider

  Jan 1996 - Dec 1996

  Programmer / Analyst & Administrative Assistant
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  Hansen - Holm Alonso & Coopers and Lybrant

  Jan 1997 - Jun 1998

  Project Assistant
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  HV Contractors SAC

  Aug 1998 - Jul 2000

  IT System Administrator
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  Mackenthun's Fine Foods

  Aug 2000 - Nov 2021

  Maintain pricing integrity for over 60,000 items.Preparing Sales batches.Managed a team of 5 people.Support Advertising Process.

  • Marketing Director

    Apr 2019 - Nov 2021

  • Marketing Coodinator

    Jan 2017 - Mar 2019

  • Pricing Manager - Scanning Coordinator

    Aug 2000 - Dec 2016
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  Divas Fair Trade

  Sept 2009 - now

  Co-Owner

  Co-founder. Divas Fair Trade (https://www.divasfairtrade.org) and Divas Fair Trade Gift Shop promote beautiful fashion accessories from all around the world.Our mission is to build long-term relationships with producers and create work opportunities for people to improve their quality of living and to educate their children. Simply put, our goal is to make sure everyone gets their fair share of the pie.We support a micro-loan interest free program to help small producers become self-sufficient thus contribute to reduce poverty worldwide. Shop online. http://www.divasfairtrade.orgWe speak at local organizations sharing our mission, vision and goals.We offer a fundraising program. Show less

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  JLLB Media Marketing Agency

  Jan 2014 - now

  President

  Expert Business and Marketing Consulting for Sustainable Growth.We help brands communicate the right message, to the right people, on the right channel through strategy, design, and marketing.We are a communications and marketing company with an expertise in helping clients reach multicultural audiences.We use data to inform decision-making and draw-on our lived experiences and integrate deep-dive diversity practices that reflect and resonate with people from all backgrounds.Ethics, Relationships, and Inclusion:Our Values as a Foundation for Success“As a trusted strategic multicultural advisor and partner, we bring two decades of valuable global marketing and communication expertise to businesses and non-profits.We are passionate about creating a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our proficiency in blending creativity and analytics helps propel brands into the public consciousness.We are united by our dedication to each other, our work, and the outcomes of our efforts.”What our clients say:“JLLB Media Marketing helped us execute our promotional campaign for our relaunched Taco Tour on Lake Street – and in a very, very short timeframe! Juan worked on every detail – from drafting content, to capturing videos, to crafting strategy to encourage people to attend and support our small business clients on Lake Street. He worked quickly, diligently, and creatively to build awareness about this community event. He was extremely enthusiastic about this event and our mission, and it’s evident in his work. He is also receptive to feedback and always looking to have a greater impact in his work.”Latino Economic Development CenterDEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONSJuan Llerena: "We are on a mission to help for-profit and non-profit organizations reach their goals. We have an interest in small business and mission-based, and purpose-driven organizations".Learn more at https://jllbmedia.com Show less

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  Lucky Chango Specialty Coffee

  Mar 2015 - Feb 2022

  Founder and Owner

  Lucky Chango is a Minnesota Made product. Our beans are sourced from Latin America and are all Fair Trade and Organic Certified.Learn more at luckychango.comLucky Chango is a way of living. A lifestyle that reflects your love for great coffee, freshness, people and the planet.

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  VamosEntrepreneur

  Jan 2023 - now

  Founder

  Una comunidad pensando en ti. ¿Eres emprendedor o dueño de un negocio y buscas crecer y prosperar en tu industria?Ser parte de Vamos Entrepreneur, una comunidad que te brinda no solo acceso a recursos y herramientas valiosas, sino también la oportunidad de conectarte con otros emprendedores que comparten tus mismos desafíos y aspiraciones.Imagina un espacio donde cada idea es valorada, donde cada pregunta encuentra una respuesta y donde cada desafío se convierte en una oportunidad. Al unirte a nuestra comunidad, no solo fortaleces tu negocio, sino que también te empoderas a ti mismo, rodeándote de mentores, aliados y amigos que entienden tu camino y están dispuestos a caminarlo contigo.¡No esperes más! Únete a Vamos Entrepreneur y descubre los innumerables beneficios de ser parte de una comunidad que se preocupa, apoya y celebra cada uno de tus logros.¡Descubre el Podcast @VamosEntrepreneur, suscribete, y compártelo con tu comunidad!https://youtu.be/OpgdnTdOZJgNuestra Visión:"¡Una comunidad latina emprendedora, activada, y conectada que crea oportunidades de una vida próspera para sus miembros, sus familias, y sus comunidades!"Más información en: https://vamosentrepreneur.comIf you are interested to discover more about this initiative, and learn about sponsorship opportunities contact us at https://vamosentrepreneur.com/consulta¡Vamos por más! Show less