Dimitrios “Jimmy” Nares is the Section Chief of Aviation Marketing for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD), which operates Miami International Airport (MIA). His duties include forming and implementing cargo development marketing programs in the areas of pharmaceuticals, perishables, and manufactured products. He also holds the seat of Vice-Chairman of Pharma.Aero, an association whose mission is to advance the air pharma transport industry through international collaboration with other stakeholders. Prior to joining the Aviation Department, Nares worked for eleven years at the Miami-Dade County Economic Development and International Trade Unit (EDIT) where he was Chief of the Unit. While at EDIT, he was responsible for overseeing the office’s day to day operations whose primary purpose was to promote Miami-Dade County as a Global Gateway and enhance access to economic development opportunities. Previously, Nares served as Mayor’s Assistant to the Mayor of Miami-Dade County between 2002 and 2004, and prior to joining Miami-Dade County he served as Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer for the non-profit organization, Easter Seals Miami-Dade, Inc. He holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Florida International University in Miami, Florida USA.
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