Quick Stats:

Current Market:
Not Applicable

Titles:
Reporter, Host, Executive Producer, Producer, Writer, Public Relations Manager

Experience:
10+ Year

Languages:
English and Spanish

Contract / Expires:
No / Not Applicable

Contract Details:
Not Applicable

Agent:
Not Applicable

Objective:
Use Media and Public Relations skills in a rewarding Public Relations career

Skills at a Glance:

• Fluent in Both English and Spanish (read, write and speak)

• Reporting, Shooting, Interviewing, Producing, Editing and Writing in News Format

• Experienced using Newsmaker, Pathfire, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and several other software packages

• Researching (Internet, Library and Court)

• Public Relations management

• Media management and event planning

• Voice-overs

• English to Spanish / Spanish to English translations

RESUME

SUMMARY 

• Over 10 years experience in public relations, media and promotion in English and Spanish.

•  Skill in writing for media, public speaking, media relations and event management.

• Energetic and highly effective leader and team member able to generate enthusiasm in others.

• Diplomatic and assertive in dealing with people while remaining professional and empathic.

• Extremely well organized while consistently following through to the last detail.

• Committed to producing results above and beyond what is expected.

 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 Media

• Reporter involved in all aspects of news gathering for the first Spanish-language 24-hour cable news channel in the United States.
  • General assignment reporter specializing in community outreach stories and politics.
    • Highlights include one-on-one interviews with Governor Jeb Bush and the former United States Surgeon General, Dr. Antonia Novello.
    • Reported during all 4 hurricanes during the 2004 season, going out into the community and “telling” the stories left behind in the aftermath.
    • Also contributed reports in the genres of hard news, human interest and sports.
• Producer responsible for all aspects of weekend newscasts and technical production for the first Spanish-language 24-hour cable news channel in the United States.
  • Full editorial control over the content and focus of weekend news programs.
  • Managed newsroom staff and acted as liaison between English and Spanish channels.

Public Relations

• Media and public relations manager responsible for media relations support on behalf of publishing company for published authors and corporate projects via public relations campaigns in the United States and Canada.
  • Built relationships and enhanced communication between self, authors and company directors in such a manner that increased the author's exposure to the media in a positive light.
  • Prepared and distributed press releases to the media as key contact person for media inquiries
  • Provided counsel to authors and their agents on most effective media presentation techniques.
  • Assisted the web master in the composition and editing of each author's web site in an effort to best achieve the desired scope of the established media plan.
• Public Information Officer in charge of media and public relations for one of the largest public library systems in the United States.
  • Contacted Public Service Directors of all local media to advise them of library events.
  • Maintained the office of assistant county manager apprised of all budgetary decisions and coordinated events.
  • Wrote, edited and designed the layout for “Library Happenings” magazine, event programs, agendas, and assembled biographies on various artists.

Special Events Coordination

• Media relations manager responsible for all aspects of planning and execution in one of the music industry’s most important contemporary music award ceremonies.
  • Managed “red carpet” press area during award ceremony.
  • Served as consultant for media relations and event security protocols.
  • Coordinated front of house logistics for media area and celebrity presenter escorts.
  • Coordinated communication between performance area, backstage, production office, and front of house.
  • Validated media, VIP and performer’s credentials.
• Special events production manager responsible for all aspects of planning and execution in one of Spanish-language television’s most important award ceremonies. 
  • Coordinated seating arrangements, accommodations, couriers, transport of urgent and sensitive documents, acquired wardrobe and managed lodging logistics for guests prior to award ceremony.
  • Validated media, VIP and performer’s credentials.
  • Coordinated backstage logistics of presenters and presentation of awards.
  • Coordinated communication between performance area and production office.
• Campus program coordinator and key contact in charge of freshman visits, parental visits, school tours, on-campus recruiting open houses and off-campus recruiting events for one of the most prestigious research universities in the United States.
  • Planned, scheduled and managed recruiting efforts for the entire United States Region.
  • Mailed program invitations and informative literature on events.
  • Created promotional materials for programs.
  • Contacted schools around the country in order to increase program participation.
  • Executed detailed marketing plans created by admission staff.
  • Coordinated communications network and traffic flow during on-campus programs.
  • Liaison between admission staff and off-site subcontractors providing the Office of Admission with goods and services for programs.

 EDUCATION 

B.S., Dual Major: Broadcast Journalism & Political Science, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL

 ASSOCIATIONS

Member of: Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ), Organization of Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE)