MONICA WATERMAN
Summary
Experienced communications professional skilled in cultivating partnerships with diverse groups. Demonstrated expertise in impactful and engaging content development. Fluent in multiple languages and highly attuned to cultural nuances for seamless cross-cultural interactions. Passionate about serving as an interpreter, bridging language barriers and fostering enhanced understanding in diverse settings.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Interpreter
Spanish Language Solutions Inc.
Knoxville, TN
03.2024 - Current
- Facilitate communication between KCS staff and parents.
Substitute
Berean Christian School
Knoxville, TN
09.2017 - Current
- Follow classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education.
Communications Coordinator
TOMCAT USA (Leader Truss Company)
Knoxville, TN
06.2010 - 02.2012
- Wrote and edited content for public relations and marketing needs.
- Built strong relationships with key media contacts to ensure favorable coverage.
Public Relations Executive
Grupo Consultoria Estrategica (PR Firm in Mexico)
Mexico City, Mexico
06.2006 - 10.2009
- Developed strategic documents for Unilever.
- Built strong relationships with journalists resulting in increased positive coverage.
Public Relations Executive
Hill & Knowlton (PR Firm in Mexico)
Mexico City, Mexico
01.2006 - 05.2006
- Supported teams regarding Nestle's wholegrain cereal products' launch.
- Prepared strategic documents for different audiences.
Project Manager TIDES Center
Vivian Blair & Assoc. (Social Responsibility Firm)
Mexico City, Mexico
01.2005 - 11.2005
- In depth interviews to donors, academic and NGOs in Central America.
- Created feasibility results report & presentation to the TIDES Center Board in CA.
Communications Coordinator
Fundacion Xochitla (Environmental Education)
Mexico City, Mexico
02.2003 - 10.2004
- Built strong relationships with key media contacts to ensure favorable coverage.
- Generated clear, concise and original verbiage for written communications.
Communications Coordinator
Universidad Anahuac (leader Academic Institution)
Mexico City, Mexico
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Managed CRM database to maximize outreach efforts.
- Wrote and edited content for internal platforms.
Education
MPS (Studies) - Communications / Fulbright Scholar
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY01-1996
B.S. Degree - Communications / Summa Cum Laude
Universidad Anahuac
Mexico City, Mexico 01.1991
Skills
- Fluent Bilingualism
- Cultural Understanding
- Relationship Building
- Client Support
- Consecutive Interpretation
- Content Development
Timeline
Interpreter
Spanish Language Solutions Inc.
03.2024 - Current
Substitute
Berean Christian School
09.2017 - Current
Communications Coordinator
TOMCAT USA (Leader Truss Company)
06.2010 - 02.2012
Public Relations Executive
Grupo Consultoria Estrategica (PR Firm in Mexico)
06.2006 - 10.2009
Public Relations Executive
Hill & Knowlton (PR Firm in Mexico)
01.2006 - 05.2006
Project Manager TIDES Center
Vivian Blair & Assoc. (Social Responsibility Firm)
01.2005 - 11.2005
Communications Coordinator
Fundacion Xochitla (Environmental Education)
02.2003 - 10.2004
Communications Coordinator
Universidad Anahuac (leader Academic Institution)
01.1997 - 01.2001
MPS (Studies) - Communications / Fulbright Scholar
Cornell University
B.S. Degree - Communications / Summa Cum Laude
Universidad Anahuac