Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Training
Languages
Certification
References
Timeline
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Christa  DeLorenzo

Christa DeLorenzo

Herndon,Virginia

Summary

Seasoned Communications Advisor with background in developing and implementing strategic communications plans. Skilled in fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, managing crisis communication, and enhancing brand image. Recognized for ability to integrate marketing tactics within communication strategies to amplify message reach and impact. Committed to driving organizational success through effective communication and stakeholder engagement.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Communications Advisor

USAID
Washington, DC
04.2024 - 03.2025

Advised a team of USAID communicators, overseeing the creation of high-quality content for internal and external audiences.

Senior Communications Specialist

USAID
Washington, D.C.
06.2018 - 03.2024

Developed, implemented, and managed the 2019-2022 global communications strategies for USAID’s Locally Led Development Initiative, ensuring alignment with program goals, and maximizing outreach impact.

Knowledge and Information Specialist

USAID
Washington, D.C.
01.2017 - 05.2018

Led the development and implementation of the communications and engagement strategy which doubled country offices’ knowledge sharing and peer-to-peer engagement on USAID's internal website, ProgramNet.

Communications and Outreach Specialist

World Bank Group
Washington, D.C.
04.2015 - 06.2017

Led the development and execution of 8+ communications and client change management strategies aimed at increasing the knowledge and adoption of new IT solutions among 1,200 technical staff and 20,000 non-technical staff globally.

Communications and Program Development Manager

unite4:good Foundation
New York, New York
09.2014 - 04.2015

Conceptualized, designed, and launched the organization’s first website, overseeing content creation, design, and the curation of all web pages to align with the organization’s mission and audience needs.

Communications Coordinator

Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
Bangkok, Thailand
01.2014 - 04.2014

Managed the international launch of the disaster preparedness campaign, ‘iPrepare,’ in Vietnam, coordinating digital communications efforts across social media, website content, and interest stories to engage a wide audience.

Business Marketing Consultant

Inter-American Development Bank
Guatemala City, Guatemala
09.2013 - 12.2013

Conducted a comprehensive market study of the food sectors in Guatemala and Miami, advising Guatemalan Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) on product exportation strategies to enhance international market entry and competitiveness.

Education

Bilingual Master of International Relations -

International Relations Institute of Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain
01.2013

Bachelor of Communications - Business, Spanish

St. John's University
Queens, New York
01.2012

Skills

  • Creative Storytelling
  • Canva
  • Microsoft Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Word
  • Outlook
  • Adobe Connect
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Drupal
  • Salesforce
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Forms
  • Constant Contact
  • MailChimp
  • Hootsuite
  • Social media (LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram)

Training

  • Storytelling Bootcamp, 2019 and 2022, Story District, Washington, D.C.
  • Adobe InDesign Bootcamp, 2018, General Assembly, Washington, D.C.
  • Facilitation Training Course, 2017, Training Resource Group, Arlington, Virginia

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Certification

  • ACE Certified Personal Trainer
  • CPR Certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Communications Advisor

USAID
04.2024 - 03.2025

Senior Communications Specialist

USAID
06.2018 - 03.2024

Knowledge and Information Specialist

USAID
01.2017 - 05.2018

Communications and Outreach Specialist

World Bank Group
04.2015 - 06.2017

Communications and Program Development Manager

unite4:good Foundation
09.2014 - 04.2015

Communications Coordinator

Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
01.2014 - 04.2014

Business Marketing Consultant

Inter-American Development Bank
09.2013 - 12.2013

Bilingual Master of International Relations -

International Relations Institute of Barcelona

Bachelor of Communications - Business, Spanish

St. John's University
Christa DeLorenzo