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Ahmed Perez Gandica

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Professional Surfer / Brand Designer
Isabela | United States

Skills

  • BRAND DESIGN
  • MARKETING
  • ADVERTISING
  • CAMPAIGNS
  • CREATIVITY
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Interests

Fashion
Music
Writing
My son
Marketing
Art
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Industries

Lifestyle
Outdoor
Skate
Streetwear
Surf
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In my own words

Ahmed

<p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);">/ Father</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);">/ Professional surfer</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);">/ Brand Architect &amp; Designer</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);">/ World Surf League broadcaster-commentator</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);">/ Multidisciplinary artist</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);">/ Conservationist</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);">/ Marketing specialist</span></p><p><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);">/ Advertising</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">BIO</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">A human being motivated to inspire others.

With a great attraction for the sea, the waves, the world, its places, its people and cultural exchanges. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Artistic expressions such as photography, painting, writing and music play a very important role in my life. Father of Matthias Koa A.K.A Pescadito, a beautiful boy who loves the sea, surfing, skating and taking care of people and the planet. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Modern explorer, with an alternative lifestyle. Professional surfer, multidisciplinary artist and environmentalist, dedicated to the conservation of the planet through a life journey that changed the angle from observer to activist on a mission to care for humanity and nature. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">University degree in Marketing and Advertising with a specialization in Brand Architecture and Brand Design.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Founder of AGUA SALADA, an ecological project created to inspire people about love and awareness through human ecology.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Founder of PAM, a project about contemporary art, created to inspire people through the world and vision of modern artists.</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">STORY </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Spanish father and Venezuelan mother. Grew up in Playa Grande, a small coastal town in the Caribbean of Venezuela. An intimate relationship created with the ocean and its waves from an early age naturally resulted in a wonderful and authentic lifestyle. A life journey through a professional career as an athlete, with many achievements, international titles and sports commitments. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Considered by some South American media as one of the most inspiring surfers from the continent. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">A professional career associated with international competitions, and documenting trips in search of waves, cultural exchanges and life experiences, through a very artistic approach from a project called ANOTHER WORLD TOUR. Seeking to inspire awareness about life, the environment in terms of our ecosystem, our oceans, the waves, people, culture and roots, while the invitation is to reflect on the importance of LOVE in modern societies. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">A journey in which I constantly search within myself, sharing creative and positive projects.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Repeat with me "LOVE"</span></p>

Trajectory

Aug 2023 — Now
Profesional Surfer / Brand Ambassador · Surf Hardware International
Brand Ambassador and Athlete team rider at FCS Fin Control System surf accessories
Aug 2021 — Now
Broadcaster / Sport commentator · WSL / THE WORLD SURF LEAGUE
Sharing the all the action and the adventure of the Professional World Surf Tour at the World Surf League
Jan 2021 — Now
Professional Surfer · Robert Surfboards USA
Professional surfer Brand Ambassador
Nov 2012 — Dec 2017
PROFESSIONALSURFER / BRAND AMBASSADOR / BRAND DIRECTOR · VGS CLOTHING
BRAND AMBASSADOR AND BRAND DIRECTOR VGS, Latin America clothing LT International athlete and Global Director for marketing and advertising.
Jan 2000 — Dec 2016
PROFESSIONAL SURFER AND BRAND AMBASSADOR · XM SURF ACCESORIES
BRAND AMBASSADOR SURF MORE XM PRODUCTS, San Clemente CA USA International athlete and advisor for marketing and advertising at XM Surf More South America, Central America and the Caribbean area. CEO and Founder of Surf More XM / Bob Nealy International Marketing Manager / Luis Benito
Jan 2008 — Feb 2015
PROFESSIONAL SURFER AND BRAND AMBASSADOR · Deckers Brands
BRAND AMBASSADOR / SANUK Footwear, Irvine CA USA International athlete and advisor for marketing and advertising at Sanuk footwear South America. Team Manager for the Central America, South America and the Caribbean area. CEO and Founder of Sanuk footwear / Jeff kelly International Marketing Manager / Rob Chase
Jan 2007 — Apr 2014
PROFESSIONAL SURFER AND BRAND AMBASSADOR · ERIE SURFBOARDS USA
BRAND AMBASSADOR / PROFESSIONAL SURFER ERIE SURFBOARDS, New Smyrna FL USA International athlete and advisor for marketing and advertising at Erie surfboards USA. CEO and Founder of Erie surfboards Erie Peeples International Marketing Manager / Jonathan Peeples
Mar 2004 — Jan 2010
PROFESSIONAL SURFER AND BRAND AMBASSADOR · OCEAN PACIFIC APPAREL
BRAND AMBASSADOR / PROFESSIONAL SURFER Op OCEAN PACIFIC, Irvine CA USA International athlete and advisor for marketing and advertising at Op Ocean Pacific South America. Team Manager for the Central America, South America and the Caribbean area. CEO and New Founder of Op Ocean Pacific / Richard (Dick) Baker VP Marketing and Advertising / Michael Marchx Ocean Pacific Rep. for South America / Banni Esquenazi

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Education history

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SPECIALIZATION | 2008 - 2009

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I.U.N.P

BACHELOR'S SPECIALIZATION | 2010 - 2012

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I.U.N.P

BACHELOR'S DEGREE | 2003 - 2008

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