Maria Valencia

Bilingual Sales Operations & Growth Specialist | Virtual Assistant | AI Prospecting (Apollo.io) | UX Design | English C1

Bogota, D.C., Capital District, Colombia

About

I am a high-impact Bilingual Professional (English C1) passionate about bridging the gap between sales growth and creative design. With a strong background in the U.S. market, I specialise in identifying high-value leads through AI tools like Apollo.io and converting them through strategic communication. Beyond sales, I bring a creative edge to business development. I leverage Canva Pro, CapCut, and my training in UX Design to create compelling social media content and ads that drive engagement. Whether managing a CRM (Hubspot) or designing a marketing campaign, my goal is to be an indispensable asset to remote teams looking for growth and efficiency.

Experience

  • Sales Manager at MICRO FINISHES
    Mar 2026 - Present · 5 mos

  • Sales Marketing Assistant at MICRO
    2026 - Present · 7 mos

    Revolutionized the lead generation process by implementing Apollo.io and AI tools to identify and qualify high-potential B2B prospects. Designed and edited engaging social media content and advertisements using Canva Pro and CapCut, increasing brand visibility on Instagram. Managed outbound sales workflows and administrative tasks, ensuring a seamless transition of leads through the sales funnel.

  • USA way (2 yrs 7 mos)
    • Sales Specialist
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    • Virtual Assistant
      Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Results-oriented professional with a strong background in operations and high-stakes environments. I specialize in streamlining administrative processes, managing client expectations, and delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines. With experience in both entrepreneurship and personalized service, I bring a unique blend of creative problem-solving and meticulous organization. I am currently seeking to leverage my skills as a Virtual Assistant or Sales Agent, focusing on helping businesses scale through efficient support and proactive communication.

  • Salesperson at AT&T
    2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    Sold fiber optic internet, mobile plans, and bundled telecom services. Managed high-volume inbound and outbound sales calls. Handled objection-heavy conversations and converted inquiries into closed sales.

  • Sales Advisor at Córdoba Legal Group
    2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    Consulted clients experiencing financial hardship. Presented structured debt relief programs tailored to client needs. Qualified leads and guided clients through onboarding process.