Xavier Santiago
About Xavier Santiago
Xavier Santiago is a Retail Sales and Execution Specialist at Chobani, where he applies his marketing research degree to enhance sales and brand awareness. He has a diverse background in marketing, finance, and customer service, with experience at companies like Finastra and Tetra Tech.
Current Role at Chobani
Xavier Santiago currently serves as a Retail Sales and Execution Specialist at Chobani, a position he has held since 2023. Based in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area, he works on-site to enhance sales and brand awareness. His role involves applying his marketing research degree to drive effective sales strategies, contributing to the company's mission of providing better food to more people.
Previous Experience at Finastra
Prior to his role at Chobani, Xavier Santiago worked at Finastra as a Field & Product Marketing Finstarter for five months in 2022 to 2023. His position was hybrid, allowing him to gain experience in marketing within the financial technology sector. Unfortunately, his position was eliminated in 2023 after a brief tenure of three months.
Background in Food Service
Before entering the marketing field, Xavier worked as a Food Server at Rock & Brews Restaurants from 2018 to 2019. This role provided him with customer service experience and insight into the food industry, which he now leverages in his current position at Chobani.
Education and Technical Skills
Xavier holds an Associate's degree in Business Administration and Management from Valencia College, earned from 2017 to 2018. He furthered his education at the University of Central Florida, where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Marketing Research from 2019 to 2021. In addition to his academic qualifications, he possesses certifications in Python, QuickBooks, and SQL, highlighting his technical proficiency.
Experience in Internal Auditing and Finance
Xavier gained valuable experience as an Internal Auditor and Finance Assistant at Tetra Tech from 2019 to 2022. This three-year role allowed him to develop skills in internal auditing and finance, which complement his marketing background and enhance his overall expertise in business operations.