Manuel believes that strong communication skills are the keys to success in your professional and personal life. Effective communication is crucial for high-performing teams, business growth, organizational realignment, and authentic and empathetic leadership.

As the CFO and CMO of Contribute, Manuel oversees all planning, budgeting, and strategy for the company’s marketing and finance operations. He also parlays his corporate background to serve clients as a Change Facilitator.

Manuel was born in Europe, raised in South America, and later became an American citizen. A true multilingual professional, Manuel is fluent in English and Spanish and has conversational proficiency in French and Portuguese.

His extensive careers span banking, shipping, airline, and political campaigns, offering Contribute’s clients his diverse experience. His work for American, Canadian, Latin American, and Finish companies further enriches this global expertise.

Manuel comes to Contribute after demonstrating expertise in persuasive messaging in political campaigning, television presence, and team management expertise. Over his 13-year corporate journey, Manuel honed his negotiation, strategy planning, and turnaround skills. While working with colleagues globally, he gained profound insight and experience navigating cultural nuances.

Manuel holds a Masters in Election and Campaign Management from Fordham University, a Masters in International Business from Florida International University, and a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations from Florida International University.