Contact Info
Rodrigo Cantero - Project Manager
www.rodrigocantero.com - hello@rodrigocantero.com +1 (763) 910-8093
Who I am
I have a passion for supply chain and operations. I care about details and consistency as much as I use simplicity and productivity with intent.
My favorite activities are downhill skateboarding, the outdoors, and making independent films. I also love to learn new skills and practice meditation.
I’m a self-taught, motivated creative with a burning need to create and share simple ideas and streamline processes and products.
Education
Storytelling and Video Production
One Minute Academy / US Embassy Paraguay -May 2018
Social Business Tech Camp
US Embassy Bolivia - March 2017
YLAI (Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative) Alum
State Department / White House - October - November 2016
Experience
Customized Training Representative / Minneapolis College
April 2024 – August 2024
Acted as a key internal resource, serving as the primary liaison between students, staff, and management to ensure the successful delivery of customized training solutions. Managed all administrative processes, including contracting instructors, negotiating payments, invoicing, and overseeing accounts receivable to maintain financial accuracy and efficiency. Curated and maintained a dynamic portfolio and catalog of courses, tailoring offerings to client needs. Regularly handled client calls and inquiries, providing exceptional service and fostering strong relationships. Additionally, supported social media initiatives to enhance program visibility and engagement, contributing to the organization's overall growth and operational excellence.
Artist / Teacher – Youth Beat
June 2023 – September 2023
Served as the main instructor for a pre-apprenticeship program, teaching video fundamentals, mentoring students, and preparing them for creative careers. Designed tailored lesson plans, fostered technical skills and creativity, and drove program success through strong student engagement.
Project Manager – Mango Academy
March 2019 – Present
As a bilingual creative professional, I aim to optimize communication, time, and resources. I have a track record of successfully conceptualizing and implementing educational products, from ideation to nationwide launches. Additionally, I have devised and executed entire campaign strategies, including creating branded promotional materials, live streams, and video courses. This involved comprehensive writing, editing, and animating various content types. Moreover, I led a team of 45+ volunteer members and leaders. I am facilitating classes and implementing cloud-based SaaS solutions for organizations and initiatives.
Creative Director – Tribe Coliving
June 2017 – January 2019
Worked remotely and in-house as the lead creative for a coliving company while traveling the world in cities like New York, San Francisco, Barcelona, Buenos Aires, Quito, and others. From branding to video production and web design, I delivered fully produced content as a one-person production and led a small team on occasions. I co-developed a pitch deck that raised $400K.
Creative Director – Brandi Handy
September 2013 – May 2016
I started the first digital branding agency in a rural city in Paraguay, where I helped create 100+ jobs and 30+ hospitality-related small businesses while educating and delivering high-quality launch and ad campaigns to promote old destinations with new attractions in the outdoor and adventure market. Produced and directed a feature documentary that was distributed in mainstream theaters nationwide and internationally through a simultaneous multi-country premiere.
Fellow – The New Tropic
October 2016 – November 2016
Fellow for a month as part of an entrepreneurial program for social and business leaders from the Americas and the Caribbean, selected by the US State Department and the White House. Created content for Miami's 2015 Blog of the Year.
Main Event Producer – Miller Lite Paraguay
January 2015 – June 2015
Organized multiple high-budget events and campaigns to create brand awareness. Worked with the country marketing and brand manager to define plans/actions and developed a new communication strategy for Miller Lite in Paraguay.
Marketing Manager – JAC Motors
October 2013 – November 2014
Implemented new strategies for brand communication. Planned the annual marketing actions and created the budget. Adapted and developed a new creative strategy for the Paraguayan market to promote fleet vehicles, introducing new SUV models.
Social Media Main Creative – Nasta / Ogilvy Paraguay
January 2012 – September 2013
Created the new communications strategy for the nationwide social responsibility campaign for the Anheuser-Busch InBev brand.
From 2011 to 2012, I taught filmmaking at the Universidad Católica de Asunción.
Awards and Recognitions
- Paraguayan National Winner – Creative Business Cup
November 2017 / Copenhagen, Denmark. - Top 65 Social Entrepreneurs from LatAm – YLAI Summit / State Department
November 2016 / Lima, Peru.
