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Consultancy & Implementation

Digital & marketing operations.

I help companies, teams and leaders achieve great results.

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The Operating System

Operating Model
Strategy
Workflows
Teams
AI
CRM
UX
Delivery
Growth
Measurement
Samuel Guadarrama

Samuel Guadarrama

Digital Operations · Marketing Operations · Execution Standards

20 years · 20+ global brands · LATAM · U.S. · Canada

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Grow challenges

Ambitious teams often outgrow the way they operate.

Better AI adoption, stronger marketing performance and better execution. But when workflows, ownership, decision-making and delivery standards are unclear, progress becomes harder than it should be.

What I offer

International standards. Remote execution. Better operating systems.

A clear path from world-class standards to results that hold up in your market.

International Standards

We start with proven frameworks and international best practices—the operating standards that world-class organizations have perfected over decades.

Local & National Market Adaptation

We adapt these standards to your unique context—market dynamics, regulatory environment, culture, and organizational maturity.

Practical Operating Models

The result is a sustainable, scalable operating system that drives clarity, reduces friction, and enables your team to execute at a higher standard.

I Help Improve

The Modules of your Connected System

Digital Operations

Streamline workflows, automate processes, and reduce manual work across the organization.

Marketing Operations

Scale campaigns, improve attribution, and enhance lead quality with measurable systems.

AI-Enabled Execution

Integrate AI tools to boost productivity while maintaining control and quality.

Client Service

Enhance experience, improve retention, and increase customer lifetime value.

Leadership Clarity

Align teams, define roles, and accelerate decision-making at every level.

Digital Experience

Optimize touchpoints, reduce friction, and drive deeper engagement.

How I Work

How Those Modules Come Together

I build teams, processes and streamline workflows to enable lean teams to deliver results in a healthy environment.

01

Diagnose

Assess current state, identify gaps, understand constraints

02

Clarify

Define vision, align on priorities, establish standards

03

Structure

Design new processes, create frameworks, plan implementation

04

Enable

Train teams, embed practices, measure progress

Success Sample

Results That Drive Revenue

Real outcomes from organizations that transformed their operating systems.

$3M USD

Digital Business Unit Growth

Annual revenue for a new digital business unit.

37%

Operational Efficiency

Cost reduction through improved operations.

7x

D2C Growth Transformation

Direct-to-consumer revenue growth.

37,000

Lead-Generation Transformation

Qualified leads grew from fewer than 2,000 to 37,000.

Professional Background

Two Decades of proven results

20+ years across multiple industries on a wide range of marketing services like Digital, Corporate Comms, PR, Advertising and more.

2020–Present

Digital Operations Director

Leading digital operations, marketing systems and execution standards—scaling a digital business, and reducing costs while delivering award winning results across LATAM and U.S. markets.

2019–2020

Digital Head

Owned digital strategy and delivery, driving D2C growth and qualified lead generation through a lean team.

2018

Business Developer

Built commercial pipelines and partnerships, connecting marketing performance to measurable business outcomes.

2006–2018

Communications, Brand & Digital

Over a decade across communications, brand and digital—building the foundation for an operations-led approach to growth.

Samuel Guadarrama

About

A little about how I think

Most organizations struggle not because they lack talent or resources—they struggle because their operating systems are misaligned with their ambitions. The path forward isn't reinvention; it's adapting internationally proven standards thoughtfully to your context.

After 20 years working across LATAM, the U.S. and Canada, I've seen that discipline and clarity are multipliers. When teams know the standard, understand the why, and have the tools to execute, remarkable things become possible.

Better systems. Better conversations. Better workdays.

Ways to collaborate

Ways to Work Together

Everything begins with an open and honest conversation, here I offer some ways I think you may wanna engage with me.

Suggested Option

Advisory

Hands-on work to design and improve your operating system—digital operations, marketing systems, AI adoption and execution standards—adapted to your market.

Coaching

Focused 1:1 sessions for leaders navigating complexity—bringing clarity, decision-making and execution discipline to their teams.

Speaking

Keynotes and workshops on operating systems, digital operations and execution standards—equipping teams to operate at a higher standard.

FAQ

Your Questions, Answered

Common questions about working together and operating system transformation.

Operating systems are the established processes, structures, and standards that define how a company executes its strategy. They ensure consistency, scalability, and alignment across teams.

International standards provide proven frameworks and best practices. Adapting them to local contexts requires understanding local regulations, culture, and business dynamics while maintaining the core principles.

Projects typically span 3-12 months depending on scope and complexity. Initial diagnostic phases help determine the right timeline and approach for your specific needs.

Success is measured through operational efficiency gains, team clarity, reduced friction, faster execution cycles, and alignment with strategic objectives. We establish clear KPIs upfront.

I work primarily with mid-market and enterprise companies, though the principles apply across organizations. The engagement model adapts to your scale and complexity.

I bring experience across financial services, technology, operations, and professional services. The principles are industry-agnostic, focusing on execution excellence.

Yes. I regularly speak and write about operating systems, execution standards, and organizational design. See the Ways to collaborate section or reach out about advisory arrangements.

Continuous learning through advisory work, industry networks, and observation of leading organizations. This ensures recommendations are grounded in current best practices.