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Multimedia Journalist and Communications Strategist<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Downloadable Resume (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samples of work<\/a> & Past Clients<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact me by email<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Awards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

PROMAX North America: <\/strong>Silver – Entertainment spot “Julio en UniM\u00e1s” 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emmy Award: <\/strong>Promotional spot for “Julio en UniM\u00e1s” 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hard Skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Office software: <\/strong>Microsoft and Mac Office suite (Pages, Numbers Keynote). Google Drive Apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creative:<\/strong> Adobe Suite. Canva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Web:<\/strong> WordPress. CPanel. SharePoint. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email:<\/strong> Mailchimp. Mailerlite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Video: <\/strong>Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Audio: <\/strong>Vegas, Audacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Radio: <\/strong>NexGen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TV: <\/strong>INews, Media Player (Avid), Nirvana (Monitor IQ), BlackMagic VideoHub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social Media: <\/strong>Hootsuite, Planoly, Later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organization: <\/strong>Asana, Wrike, ClickUp, Trello.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Soft Skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A proven leader, team builder, and team player, refined by years of training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personable, trusting, and friendly personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charismatic personality fit for on-air (tv and radio) and live hosting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Confident and clear verbal, written, and non-verbal communicator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creative problem solver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experienced public speaker and trainer for creatives, writers, and entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Empathetic Listener<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Confident public speaking and presentation <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emotional intelligence. Neurodiversity knowledge.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Languages<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Expert:<\/strong> Spanish, English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proficient:<\/strong> Portuguese.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Published On<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Cross Culture Collective
South Florida Times
Examiner
Voxxi<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kingdom Business Guide
Debora La Revista
El Peruanisimo
FabrikaLink<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Currently<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Independent Marketing Expert <\/strong>(Social Media, Online Presence, Communications)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Established and improved the branding identity and online visibility of non-profits, artists, and start-ups<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Strategized successful social media campaigns for organizations and the promotion of their events and\/or causes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Created fresh, original, SEO-friendly content for websites in industries from inbound marketing, condominium services, entertainment, non\/profits, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Wrote, edited, and translated content for print and web marketing materials to establish a cohesive voice for said brand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Produced events from concept, to event logistics, booking, staffing, and promotion of the event.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Craft press releases, bios, website content directed towards investors and clients, and pitches for all PR client efforts with established relationships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Independent Publicist<\/strong> (Media Relations, strategy and planning, collateral<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Orchestrated seamless media tours for artists during a high-profile global music and leadership expo, ensuring maximum exposure and engagement across diverse media outlets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Crafted compelling collateral tailored to individual artists, effectively amplifying their stories and resonating with media outlets, resulting in heightened visibility and audience connection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Cultivated strategic partnerships with key media contacts, fostering a mutually beneficial environment that facilitated ongoing collaboration and amplified artists’ brand resonance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Spearheaded outreach initiatives, showcasing a nuanced understanding of media preferences and audience demographics to optimize artists’ promotional efforts and drive tangible results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Marketing and Creative Experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Garth Solutions, Inc.<\/strong> – 2023<\/strong>
      Senior Marketing Specialist \u00a0<\/em>Miami, FL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Lead creative and strategic campaigns through successful execution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Create brand messaging, voice\/tone, personality, etc. for clients and company.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Create content for web, blog, social media, public relations and other marketing avenues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Create, manage, and execute editorial calendars that drive results for clients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Write articles for publications on behalf of clients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Stagewood – October 2020 – January 2021<\/strong>
        Copywriter  <\/em>Miami, FL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Crafted all concepts and content for landing pages for the different brands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Produced original content for our weekly blog.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Strategized all social media content and planned posting schedule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Spearheaded all email marketing and newsletter efforts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Chetu – February – March 2020<\/strong>
          Creative Copywriter  <\/em>Plantation, FL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Created content for all trade shows including flyer and presentations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Transcribed videos for social media.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Produced video case studies to showcase client results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Managed a team of designers and animators through systems and deadlines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            SAP International Inc. 2007-2008<\/strong>
            Corporate Communications Intern <\/em>Miami, FL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Organized managed all databases for the department.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Gathered information and prepared quarterly and clippings reports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Managed budgets for the pan-regional expenses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Scheduled, organized, and reported all internal meetings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Prepared clippings as needed for the global newsletter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Media Experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              CVC Latin America \u2013 A Todo Color\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/em>2016-2019<\/strong>
              Host, Producer, Board Operator\u00a0<\/em>Miami, FL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • Choose weekly entertainment news, main topic(s) of the evening, music, and video content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Research and prepare calendar of guests for the show.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Write, design, and plan on-air, social media, and digital promotion for the show.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Manage board and all studio software.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                CVC Latin America \u2013 Noticias CVCLAVOZ, Caso Puntual \u2013 <\/em>2016-2019<\/strong>
                Reporter, Producer, Board Operator <\/em>Miami, FL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                • Research and write daily news for anchor<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Prepare and attend and\/or connect to guests<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Edit and manage correspondents\u2019 daily content (video and audio)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Research and record stories for air (culture, health, and entertainment)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Manage board and audiovisual<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Handle all technical preparations before air<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  Univision Communications, Inc. \u2013 The Agency \u2013 <\/em>2015-2016<\/strong>
                  Copywriter <\/em>Miami, FL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  • Write and produce promos for the UniM\u00e1s network: movies, Cine Cantinflas, Rosa de Guadalupe, Sal y Pimienta, and other properties when necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Manage incoming material for properties to be launched on the network archive<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Assists in material distribution to other producers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Manage transfer to master and distribution to different departments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Handle marketing material requests from studios.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    One Beat Live Radio Show \u2013 2014-2015<\/strong>
                    Buzz Beat Segment producer and host <\/em>Miami, FL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    • Prepared weekly segments with local events, artists\u2019 news, musical guests, and social media happenings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Hosted segment and included main show hosts on information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Brought weekly entertainment-related topics for thought-provoking conversation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                      Fusion Radio Show \u2013 2014-2015<\/strong>
                      Cultura y Fe Segment producer and host <\/em>Miami, FL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                      • Prepared weekly segments with national and\/or international events, artists\u2019 news, musical guests, and social media happenings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Hosted segment and included main show hosts on information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Brought weekly entertainment-related topics for thought-provoking conversation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                        Telemundo Network 2009<\/strong>
                        18 & over Intern\/Mun2 <\/em>Miami, FL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n