Cristobal Sainte Marie

About Cristobal Sainte Marie

Forth year computer science/marketing major, future computer programmer or business or marketing analyst. My interest in business and my soccer career brought me to Lake Forest College, where I also found my passion for computer science. The most valuable lessons I have learned at Lake Forest College so far are the importance of making mistakes (and learning from them), networking, and the ability to fit in to a new environment.I have done three internships; My freshman year I worked with TAAG Technologies (Chile, Santiago), gaining hands on experience with computer programming, a biochemistry company, Actively participated in development of breakthrough AI technology which designs multitarget molecular diagnostic kit in silico through automated selection of best possible set of primers and probes.My Sophomore year I completed my second internship, this time in TAAG Labs (United States, Saint Charles) where I worked directly with Administrator to learn business administration and commercial development areas. Directly involved in interview and hiring process for growing company. Managed the SEO for organizations web page. Created a workflow of requests and approvals using Power Automate for better organization between departments in the organizations (USA, Chile, Mexico, Belgium)During my junior year, I completed a marketing internship at Indumotora, where I supported digital and event marketing initiatives across multiple brands. My responsibilities included managing content for the MyKia app, assisting with SEO improvements for dealer websites, and contributing to the launch of Kia’s first pickup truck by finalizing the desktop and mobile website and supporting event organization. This experience allowed me to apply my business and computer science background in a real-world marketing environment.I also learned the skills of time management working food delivery for a summer.

Experience

1. Marketing Intern

   Indumotora

   May 2025 — Present · CL

   As a Marketing Intern at Indumotora Chile, I worked closely with the Marketing Manager to support the execution of key trade marketing strategies across a diverse national dealership network. My responsibilities included:Assisting in the planning and rollout of brand and trade marketing activations, ensuring alignment with the brand identities of Hyundai Camiones & Buses, Nammi, Landking, and Kia.Conducting competitive benchmarking and field scouting at Indumotora One retail locations, dealerships, and competitor sites.Analyzing marketing campaigns and brand initiatives using performance KPIs and web analytics tools to assess impact and identify optimization opportunities.Supporting the coordination of major brand events, including the national dealer summit and outdoor pop-up experiences.Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance marketing operations and ensure consistent brand communication.