Oscar Duran, M.A.
About Oscar Duran, M.A.
Oscar Duran, M.A., is a Senior Account Manager at Cision and an Adjunct Professor in the Spanish Department at The University of New Mexico. He has a diverse professional background in operations management, consulting, and teaching, with extensive experience in the Albuquerque-Santa Fe Metropolitan Area.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Oscar Duran holds multiple roles in various organizations. He is a Senior Account Manager specializing in the Agency Vertical at Cision, an Adjunct Professor at The University of New Mexico in the Spanish Department, and the Operations Manager at ODR LLC. Additionally, he consults for Duran Media & Communications. These positions demonstrate a diversified career in academic, managerial, and consulting domains, all managed remotely.
Professional Experience at Cision
Oscar Duran has an extensive history with Cision, having been involved in various roles. He currently serves as Senior Account Manager (Agency Vertical) in the Albuquerque-Santa Fe Metropolitan Area. Previously, Duran has held the roles of Account Manager, Beyond Bylines Content Contributor, Global President of Embrace focusing on Diversity Equity & Inclusion, and Associate Account Manager. This demonstrates a progression through multiple tiers of responsibilities, accumulating rich experience in account management and content contribution.
Educational Background and Academic Roles
Duran has a robust academic background, primarily rooted in studies at The University of New Mexico. He achieved a Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts specializing in Latin American Cinema. Further, he holds an MA of Portuguese in Brazilian Literature & Cultural Studies. He also studied Public Policy & Comparative Politics and Latin American Cinema with a focus on Mexican and Brazilian Film Theory and Production. His expertise extends internationally with an Exchange Student program at Universidad de Granada in Documentary Production and Theory & Business of Film Production. Professionally, he has taught as an Adjunct Professor and a Teaching Assistant, developing lesson plans, grading assignments, and delivering lectures.
Operations and Management Experience
In his role as Operations Manager at ODR LLC, Oscar Duran oversees various operational aspects of the business. Beyond this, he has held positions such as Sales & Marketing Coordinator at Lavu Inc., Assistant Parts Purchaser at GRUMA, and Accounts Executive at Local IQ. His ability to manage different facets of operations and marketing underscores his versatile skills in business management. He has also served as an Administrative Assistant and Videographer/Tutor, shaping his diversified experience in operational roles.
Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy
Oscar Duran actively engaged in diversity and inclusion initiatives during his tenure at Cision, serving as the Global President of Embrace. This role focused on advocating for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion within the organization. His leadership within this space demonstrates his commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment and promoting equitable opportunities.