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Cesar Santana

Cesar Santana

Creative, Media & Brand Strategist, Art Director & Graphic Designer in Brazil

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About

Brazilian-born creative strategist with a strong background in media strategy, marketing planning, and brand development. Experienced in helping global brands grow through data-driven creativity and integrated campaigns.

Experience

2020 — Current

Creative Strategist & Marketing Consultant at Independent

Independent multidisciplinary consultant focused on brand strategy, communication planning, and media management. Crafts visual identities and integrated campaigns to support business growth.

2021 — 2021

Comms & Media Value Measurement at Natura &Co

Led a strategic initiative to measure communication effectiveness and brand value across the group. Developed data-driven methodologies to optimize media investment and campaign performance.

2017 — 2019

Media Manager at GREY

Managed strategic and tactical media operations for key GSK healthcare brands within a GBP 25M+ structure. Oversaw budget planning, forecasting, and media efficiency studies.

2016 — 2017

Marketing Strategist at ESPN

Led the redesign of ESPN Brazil’s On-Air Promo Planning strategy, driving a 20% increase in promotional reach. Managed integrated campaigns across broadcast and digital media.

2015 — 2015

Media Supervisor at DPZ

Responsible for media planning, campaign management, and budget control for large-scale telecom and personal care clients. Delivered category analysis and audience studies to support media efficiency.

2013 — 2015

Media Supervisor at M&C Saatchi

Developed media planning and communication strategies for premium spirits and live experience brands. Supported campaigns for major events including Lollapalooza and various concerts.

2010 — 2013

Media Planner at Leo Burnett

Managed media planning and buying operations for high-investment FMCG and automotive brands. Responsible for media research, audience overviews, and competitive monitoring.

2008 — 2009

Marketing Intern at Nikon

Supported merchandising and trade marketing initiatives to strengthen brand presence at point of sale. Focused on market intelligence and promotional actions.

Education

2025

Certificate in Communication Design at Aprender Design

2016

Certificate in Strategic Marketing at INSPER

2014

Certificate in Visual Communication at Berghs School of Communication

2007 — 2011

BA in Advertising (Social Communication) at FAPCOM

Skills

Media StrategyMarketing PlanningBrand DevelopmentGraphic DesignData AnalysisMarket ResearchConsumer BehaviorCross-channel CommunicationDigital MarketingCampaign Management