Experienced corporate communicator skilled in crafting powerful narratives and engaging diverse audiences through innovative strategies. My proven track record spans press relations, public relations, and event organization, with a special focus on effectively conveying messages within complex landscapes, from the UN to corporate settings. My bilingual fluency (fluent English and native Spanish speaker) and versatile background in government, international relations, and journalism further equip me to excel in any demanding communication environment.
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Daniela Mejía
New York,NY
Summary
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Colombian Permanent Mission at the United NationsNew York, NY
Communications Coordinator
02.2021 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Responsible for overseeing external and corporate communications, encompassing the organization of press releases, creation of social media messages, and formulation of communication strategies.
- Managed the organization of communications coverage and logistics for the high-level meetings, including the participation of the colombian delegation at the United Nations General Assembly.
- Responsible for coordinating press conferences and interviews with heads of the Colombian government and the Permanent Representative at the United Nations.
- Responsible for editing protocol notes.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of ColombiaBogota , Bogota D.C.-Colombia
Advisor
04.2019 - 02.2021
Job overview
- Responsible for two political mechanisms in which Colombia is an active member: CELAC and Ibero-American Conference.
- As the desk of CELAC, I successfully managed to build arguments for clear statements that could show the Colombian position in multilateral events, Including The 6th Summit of Heads of State and Government, held on September 18, 2021, in Mexico City.
- During my time in charge of CELAC, Colombia was able to maintain a strong and clear position during a period characterized by political division caused by the loss of democracy in Venezuela. At the same time, my country was able to maintain stable diplomatic relationships with other member states.
Grupo Energía Bogotá- GEBBogota D.C., Bogota D.C. - Colombia
Corporate Communications Executive
08.2017 - 03.2019
Job overview
- During a time when this important Colombian company was running a campaign to promote the purchase of company shares through the Bogotá Stock Exchange, and at the same time changing its image and name, I was part of the team responsible for carrying out the communications campaign that would introduce the new image. I was also responsible for coordinating the launch event, which was a complete success.
- Successfully coordinated two Group's general shareholders meetings.
- In 2017, after the launch of the company's new image and with the objective of promoting the sale of new shares of the group through the Bogotá Stock Exchange, the initiative called "Citizens with Good Energy" was launched for the first time. I was responsible for coordinating everything related with the development of this idea and for carrying out the first launch event. Today, Citizens with Good Energy has had more than three versions, and it is a complete success.
IDO- Events Planning, BogotaBogota, Bogota D.C. Colombia
Events Executive
01.2015 - 11.2015
Job overview
- Successfully secured sponsorships for various prominent events, including the Colombian Stock Exchange Congress, Colombian Wholesale Energy Market Congress (MEM), Colombian Association of Electricity Generating Companies Congress (Andeg), and other events associated with diverse sectors within the country.
- In charge of helping international speakers by organizing their schedules and supporting them with the content of their speeches. The goal was to make sure the audience understood the messages correctly, considering their cultural background and economic sector.
Colombian Institute of Well BeingBogota, Bogota D.C.-Colombia
Executive Assistant
02.2012 - 08.2012
Job overview
- Successfully managed relations with stakeholders to obtain funding for projects dedicated to supporting underprivileged children in the country, with a special focus on those in their early childhood stage.
- Successfully carried out the monitoring of various infrastructure projects for early childhood education centers for children from low-income backgrounds.
Education
Los Andes UniversityBogotá D.C Colombia
Master of Science from Journalism
01-2021
University Overview
Externado UniversityBogotá D.C. Colombia
Bachelor of Science from Foreign Affairs
08-2012
University Overview
Skills
- Corporate communications
- Public relations
- Story telling
- Creativity
- Events management
- Media Relations
- Proficient in Managing Important Schedules for Governments and Political Events, Advanced Understanding of International Affairs, and Knowledgeable in Protocol
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Fluent in English and Spanish
Affiliations
Affiliations
Publications at Palabras Mass https://blogs.eltiempo.com/palabras-mass/2017/08/03/carta-a-venezuela/
Literature Diploma Course
Timeline
Communications Coordinator
Colombian Permanent Mission at the United Nations
02.2021 - 10.2023
Advisor
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia
04.2019 - 02.2021
Corporate Communications Executive
Grupo Energía Bogotá- GEB
08.2017 - 03.2019
Events Executive
IDO- Events Planning, Bogota
01.2015 - 11.2015
Executive Assistant
Colombian Institute of Well Being
02.2012 - 08.2012
Los Andes University
Master of Science from Journalism
Externado University
Bachelor of Science from Foreign Affairs