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Sonia Farace

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An experienced business professional, with a background in project management, business mapping process, social media, customer service, manufacturing, new product development and international business. Sonia spent 13 years with Sony Electronics, where she held engineering and strategic roles with business responsibilities spanning multiple markets. As a Liaison for Sony in Latin America, she successfully provided leadership and subject matter expertise to teams in the execution of projects from concept, design, through planning to implementation. At Sony, Sonia implemented innovative and non-traditional processes that provides technical support for Sony VAIO computers in Latin America through social media. She effectively launched a Twitter channel in Brazil dedicated to addressing technical support issues for customers. All key performance indicators for this new process were achieved while bringing structure and oversight to customer service operations. Sonia's career includes operational positions in manufacturing, quality, vendor management, refurbishment operations and customer service. She is a graduate of the Institute of Technology in Veracruz, Mexico, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Chemical Engineering and is a graduate from the Master of Science in Executive Leadership (MSEL) program at the University of San Diego. Currently Sonia is serving on the Advisory Board of the Hispanic Chamber of E-commerce (HISCEC) an organization that fosters the adoption of Internet business solutions to enhance the competitiveness of the Hispanic business and she is also a contributor to the #LatinaGeeks blog, an online community that empowers Latin women to leverage the use of technology, digital and social media for their personal and professional growth.

Sonia Farace's Background

Sonia Farace's Experience

Business Planning Manager - VMOA at Sony Electronics

2010 - 2014

Design the strategy and implementation of the first social media channel in Latin America for customer service in providing technical support to VAIO customers in Brazil, averaging over $160K dlls a year in cost reduction, average Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 85%, average Customer Effort Score (CES) of 2. Monitor product quality trends and customer service buzz in Sony's social media channels as well as outside forums to feed product quality, service, with relevant consumer behavior information (Radian6). Gauge competitive landscape and use insights from social networks to plan and analyze market research of relevant social media channels. Gather requests from relevant business groups to create necessary business analytics reports (marketing and customer service).

Sr. Quality Engineer at Sony Electronics - TV Division

2007 - 2010

Responsible for the planning, coordination, execution and maintenance of Sony's Parts Quality Assurance system in the US, Brazil and Mexico Manufacturing Plants.

Process Engineer / QA Supervisor at Sony Electronics - VAIO Service

2002 - 2007

Designed and implemented processes and systems for the VAIO service repair and refurbishment operations.

Quality Assurance Engineer at Kontron America

2001 - 2002

Monitor quality performance of printed circuit motherboards, sheet metal and power supply suppliers through Control Plans and Capability Analysis, which minimized the rejections on the manufacturing floor.

Process Engineer at Sony Electronics - VAIO ITPD

2000 - 2001

Responsible for new product startup and transition to high volume production of Sony VAIO computers.

Manufacturing Technologist Engineer at Powerware Invensys

1996 - 2000

High volume manufacturing, coordinated activities and new model introduction with design, process, manufacturing, test, marketing, safety and quality groups, which resulted in a fast delivery of prototypes and product to the customers.

External Consultant at PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc.

March 2014

Personal Branding & Career Development Strategist at Consultant

April 2013

Sonia Farace is a believer that technology can be used to transform the way our personal brand and leadership style is delivered. With 17 years in the industry and a career that includes operational and business positions in manufacturing, quality, refurbishment and customer service at Fortune 500 companies, Sonia knows that applying the same principles of business marketing in our personal development coupled with technology is just the beginning. Sonia utilizes the technology, social media tools and leadership models to encourage and empower individuals to excel in their professional careers and boost their personal brand.

Sonia Farace's Education

University of San Diego

2011 – 2013

Masters of Science in Executive Leadership


San Diego State University-California State University

1999 – 2002

Concentration: Certified in Operations and Resource Management


Instituto Tecnologico de Veracruz

1991 – 1995

Bachelor in Science

Concentration: Industrial Chemical Engineering


Sonia Farace's Interests & Activities

Business, Management, Leadership, Human Resources, Applied Behavioral Science, Neuroscience, Education, e-Learning, Innovation, Social Media

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