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Marcio Cavalcanti

B2B Global Sales Programs · Delta Air Lines

Marcio
Cavalcanti

Sales & Marketing Strategist

Strategic marketing and commercial professional with 10+ years of experience connecting execution with long-term value creation — across digital platforms, customer experience, and revenue-driven initiatives.

10+
Years Experience
Chairman's Club Nominee
3
Fluent Languages
200+
Events Photographed
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About

I am a marketing and commercial professional with a strong ownership mindset — combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution across digital platforms, customer experience, and revenue-driven initiatives.

My foundation was built leading my own digital marketing agency, complemented by a degree in Marketing and a Business Strategy certification from Harvard Business School. At Delta Air Lines, within Global Sales Solutions, I work cross-functionally with Revenue Management, Global Events, and Sales Enablement to translate business objectives into customer-facing strategies.

Earlier in my career, I built a strong foundation in live event environments — photographing over 200 weddings, often partnering with planners to optimize logistics and guest flow, and contributing to large-scale international sports productions including high-profile FIFA matches, the Miami Open, and world championship boxing events. As a Creative Lead, I directed campaigns and experiences for audiences of thousands.

I am highly adaptable, naturally curious, and comfortable navigating emerging technologies — including AI-driven platforms — with a disciplined approach to evaluating their reliability and commercial readiness.

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Experience

Delta Air Lines
Atlanta, GA
2021 — Present
B2B Global Sales Programs Analyst
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Global Events, Revenue Management, and Airport Operations to support air logistics for VIP Hospitality Guests at Delta's flagship events — managing seat inventory, coordinating preferred routes, and monitoring travel in real time; developed an innovative data consolidation system that unified multiple workflows into a single automated reporting tool, giving stakeholders real-time visibility to make faster, better-informed decisions.
  • Partner with field sales teams to monitor VIP customer travel across Delta's global network, proactively managing their experience through delays, cancellations, and irregular operations.
  • Provide policy and procedure consulting for managed accounts across North America, Latin America, Caribbean, Canada, and the UK — developed a structured reference guide for LAC accounts that aligns Delta's policies with regional regulations, ensuring consistent, brand-aligned communication that protects both the customer relationship and Delta's interests.
  • Audit and process Unused Ticket Transfers (UTT) for managed key accounts, ensuring accuracy and agility — bringing a continuous improvement mindset and innovative approaches that drive efficiency across the program.
Osten Welt
Atlanta, GA
2017 — 2021
Sales & Marketing Strategist
  • Played a founding role in Grupo Ubique — now Brazil's #1 diplomat prep course — developing the brand identity, cinematic content standards, and social media strategy that scaled the lead diplomat's personal account from 200 to 30K followers and institutional accounts from zero to 20K.
  • Built and managed long-term client relationships with government-funded nonprofits, developing marketing initiatives that directly supported revenue growth — one account grew from approximately $500K to over $2M in annual state funding over three years, reflecting the compounding impact of strategic, well-executed programs.
  • Led marketing and digital strategy projects across branding, content, and automation — helping clients improve visibility, audience engagement, and operational effectiveness.
  • Managed full-funnel client engagement using HubSpot CRM, Mailchimp, and Constant Contact for lifecycle email strategy, Formstack and Typeform for registration and data capture, and mobile app platforms for content management — including producing a fully digital conference experience on vFairs during COVID, delivering cohesive, multi-channel experiences end to end.
  • Embedded with client leadership teams as a trusted strategic partner — participating in planning sessions to align marketing direction with business goals and long-term growth opportunities.
Potential Studios
Fort Lauderdale, FL
2014 — 2017
Social Media Specialist / Creative Lead
  • Built and scaled a multidisciplinary creative team by tripling volunteer capacity through intentional relationship building and mentorship — developing talent across photography, videography, graphic design, and copywriting within a multi-city, multi-country organization.
  • Produced large-scale live events for thousands of attendees, overseeing creative direction, experiential design, and production logistics — including immersive themed experiences, high-profile guest activations, and original promotional content that drove audience growth of approximately 80% across platforms.
  • Directed and produced video content across multiple formats including live weekly broadcasts and original series — managing cross-functional crews spanning audio engineering, lighting, and live production.
  • Developed a mobile app that replaced 20,000+ printed programs with a fully digital, interactive experience — demonstrating an early instinct for using technology to modernize operations and reduce costs at scale.
  • Co-led creative think tanks responsible for conceiving and executing high-concept event experiences — bringing bold, innovative ideas from concept to execution within complex logistical environments.
Earlier Career
Various
Pre-2014

Before specializing in marketing and commercial strategy, I built a deliberately broad professional foundation — managing retail operations and inventory, handling billing systems for a telecommunications company, and working in procurement for computer hardware. I developed international account management experience with an agricultural export company, navigating freight logistics and import/export documentation across global markets. Additional roles in graphic design, photography, and currency exchange gave me early exposure to creative production, visual communication, and financial operations — a range that continues to inform how I approach complex, cross-functional challenges today.

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Skills

Strategy & Business

  • Revenue Strategy
  • Account Management
  • Business Development
  • Event Air Logistics
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Solution-Driven Decision Making
  • Process Optimization

Marketing & CRM

  • HubSpot CRM
  • Marketing Automation
  • Mailchimp / Constant Contact
  • Formstack / Typeform
  • Data Capture & Analytics
  • AI Marketing Tools
  • Brand Voice & Communications

Digital & Design

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, Lightroom, InDesign)
  • UI/UX Design (Adobe XD)
  • WordPress / Shopify / Square
  • Subsplash / Pushpay
  • vFairs
  • Adobe Experience Manager
  • Live Production
  • Photography & Creative Direction

Leadership & Talent

  • Team Building & Mentorship
  • Volunteer Development
  • Creative Direction
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Innovative Thinking
  • Collaborative Leadership
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Projects

Delta Air Lines · Global Sales
Milan 2026 Olympics — Delta Flagship Event

Partnered with the Global Events team to lead the air logistics for Delta's flagship event at the Milan 2026 Olympics, where the CEO hosted over 100 VIP guests traveling in waves. Consolidated 5 separate workbooks into a single management system — improving speed, data accuracy, and automating reporting across the operation. Adopted as the standard for Delta flagship events, with subsequent deployments including The Masters. Collaborated with Revenue Management on space inventory strategy to block seats on key flights, balancing a seamless guest experience with revenue integrity. Coordinated with Airport Operations to address any special needs for VIP travelers throughout the event.

Delta Air Lines · PACT
Personalized Communication System

Solved a communication pain point in the mentorship program by building a system connected to a participant database that automatically generated and sent fully customized emails to 300+ participants — each with unique details about their assigned mentor and scheduled meetings.

Delta Air Lines · Employee Advisory Board
GSS Cultural Documentary Series

Conceived and produced a 6-episode documentary series spotlighting GSS team members and their cultural backgrounds — exploring their home countries, traditions, food, and non-rev travel tips to get there. The series celebrated the diversity within the team and became a meaningful tool for cultural education across Global Sales Solutions.

Delta Air Lines · Field Sales
AAA Travel Agency Conference

Collaborated with field sellers to present GSS capabilities to hundreds of travel agents at the AAA annual conference. Focused the presentation on self-service procedure tools — empowering agents to handle servicing needs independently and more efficiently, reducing friction and saving time for both agents and the sales team.

Osten Welt · Branding & Strategy
Grupo Ubique — Brand & Growth Strategy

Played a founding role in Grupo Ubique — now Brazil's #1 preparatory online course for diplomats — leading the full marketing strategy, brand identity, and cinematic content standards that shaped the school's identity and market position. Pioneered a cinematic production style for recorded classes, bringing elegance and sophistication to online education at a time when no one in Brazil was doing it. Developed the social media strategy that grew the lead diplomat's personal account from 200 to 30K followers in two years, establishing them as a recognized industry influencer. Built the institutional account strategy that scaled from zero to 20K over four years.

Osten Welt · Virtual Events
Substance Abuse Prevention Advocacy Day

Produced a full-scale virtual conference during COVID featuring the Governor of Georgia, Attorney General, and multiple State Senators and Representatives — with over 500 participants. Managed the entire scope from home: visual identity, registration, seamlessly blending live and pre-recorded keynotes, and executing the technology aspect of the full program.

Osten Welt · Digital Strategy
Georgia DBHDD Wellness Portal

Developed an online wellness portal for the State of Georgia's Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. Built a sophisticated visual identity and led the UI/UX strategy to ensure intuitive navigation through a large volume of content — prioritizing clarity and accessibility for end users.

Osten Welt · Strategy
AI Board of Directors

Built an AI-powered board of directors modeled after world-renowned figures in Marketing, Finance, and Business Administration — drawing on their real-life experiences, published works, quotes, and documented business decisions. Used the board's insights to inform strategic decisions at Osten Welt, resulting in over 35% revenue growth after implementing the recommended strategies.

Potential Studios · Live Production
Glass House Reality Show

Served as producer and technology lead for a 30-day live reality show featuring a prominent Florida public figure and his wife living in a glass house. Built and managed the full broadcast infrastructure — including multi-camera live streaming, a dedicated 24/7 viewing website, real-time switching between indoor and outdoor feeds, audience engagement systems, and all underlying technology that kept the production running continuously for a month.

Potential Studios · Documentary
Hurricane Irma Relief Documentary

Negotiated exclusive access with Florida authorities to enter the Florida Keys — at a time when entry was restricted to the Red Cross and National Guard — to produce, direct, and shoot a fundraising documentary for hurricane victims. The film directly contributed to over $300K raised, creating meaningful impact for families devastated by the storm.

Potential Studios · Creative Production
Space Balloon Promo Campaign

Produced a promotional video for a large-scale event that sent branded materials to the stratosphere via weather balloon — partnering with a former NASA engineer to ensure precise tracking and successful retrieval of footage from space. The final cut, incorporating actual stratospheric footage, generated tens of thousands of views and drove a 20%+ increase in event attendance compared to prior editions.

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Press & Publications

Futura Press
Brazil / International
Photographic Correspondent
Freelance Photojournalist

Contributor to Futura Press, Brazil's largest independent photo agency — with work distributed to and published by major outlets including Globo.com, UOL, and Metro UK, reaching audiences across South America and Europe through coverage of high-profile international sports events.

The Knot Magazine
United States
Wedding Editorial
Featured Photographer

Wedding photography work featured in multiple print editions of The Knot, one of the most widely read wedding publications in the United States.

Wedding Blogs & Editorial
International
Editorial Features
Published Photographer

Work published across multiple internationally recognized wedding blogs and editorial platforms, reflecting a consistent standard of visual storytelling recognized by curated publishing voices in the industry.

Potential Studios
Fort Lauderdale, FL
PR & Editorial
Creative & PR Coverage

Creative and event productions earned editorial coverage across regional and national outlets, reflecting the studio's professional production standards and cultural reach.

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Community & Service

Delta Air Lines
Atlanta, GA
  • Jet Drag — American Cancer Society · Participant in Delta's signature annual fundraiser, where thousands of employees pull a 255,000-lb Boeing 757 to raise funds for cancer research in partnership with the American Cancer Society.
  • Camp Twin Lakes · Volunteer with Delta's partnership with Camp Twin Lakes, providing life-changing camp experiences for children facing serious illnesses and life challenges across Georgia.
  • GSS Employee Advisory Board — Communications Chair · Leading internal communications and People's Initiative (DE&I) efforts within Global Sales Solutions, including video production and editorial content.
  • Global Sales PACT — Communications Lead · Two-year tenure driving internal engagement, communications strategy, and content initiatives across the Global Sales organization.
Osten Welt
Atlanta, GA
  • Substance Abuse & Suicide Prevention · Supported nonprofit clients dedicated to drug, alcohol, and suicide prevention — contributing to community education events that trained advocates to engage with legislators and secure government-funded initiatives.
Potential Studios
Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Flip Us A Bird · Hands-on contributor and visual storyteller for an annual Thanksgiving drive feeding 800+ families across Florida and New York.
  • Hurricane Irma Relief · Negotiated exclusive access to the devastated Florida Keys — alongside Red Cross and National Guard — to produce a fundraising documentary capturing the stories of impacted families and communities.
  • City Year Miami · Official visual storyteller for the Miami chapter of City Year, an AmeriCorps organization supporting students in under-resourced schools — always putting the camera down to serve alongside the team.
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Education

Harvard Business School
Marcio at Harvard Business School

Harvard Business School, Boston

Business Strategy — Certificate
Executive education focused on connecting business execution with long-term value creation and competitive strategy.
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marketing Management — A.A.S.
Associate of Applied Science with focus on marketing strategy, consumer behavior, and integrated marketing communications.
Chattahoochee Technical College
Social Media Specialist — Certificate
Specialized certification in social media strategy, digital content management, and community engagement.
University of Parma
Italian Language — B1
Intermediate proficiency in Italian, with continued development toward professional-level fluency.
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Contact

Let's connect and
build something meaningful.

Email cavalcanti@me.com LinkedIn in/marciocavalcanti Phone (305) 283-0355

Recognition & Contributions

5× Chairman's Club Nominee Delta Air Lines — reflecting trust, collaboration, and organizational impact.
GSS Employee Advisory Board Communications & People's Initiative Chair
PACT Communications Team Internal content and community initiatives
Internal Productions Training content and communication initiatives across Delta