Rafael Antonio Hernandez Espinosa
Ph. D. in Education
Miami,FL
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor in Chief
University of Granma
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Developed publication website, blogs and social media presence.
- Increased readership through strategic content planning and audience engagement techniques.
- Maintained open lines of communication between departments to ensure seamless collaboration on cross-functional initiatives.
- Optimized online presence by implementing SEO best practices in articles and website design elements.
- Coordinated special edition publications, showcasing high-quality content tailored to specific themes or events.
- Oversaw, trained and developed writers and associates, assistants and junior editors to optimize production and quality of work.
- Established partnerships with relevant organizations, expanding the publication''s network and influence within the industry.
- Streamlined editorial workflow for improved efficiency and consistency across all published materials.
- Adhered to ethical guidelines and standards to promote responsible publication and media practices.
- Mentored junior editors and writers, fostering their professional growth and skill development.
- Established editorial direction and publication policies and procedures and monitored and maintained functional consistency.
- Fostered a collaborative working environment among editorial staff members for efficient teamwork on projects.
- Prioritized timely delivery of articles by adhering to strict deadlines while maintaining high-quality output.
- Minimized procedural problems and publication errors with stringent fact checking.
- Assigned manuscript submissions to editorial board for peer review and publishing determination
- Sustained and enhanced publication performance and fostered reliability, transparency and fairness.
- Processed and investigated appeals and complaints to resolve quickly and constructively.
- Ensured compliance with legal requirements regarding copyright and intellectual property laws in all published materials.
- Enhanced publication quality by implementing rigorous editing and proofreading processes.
- Collaborated with writers, designers and other editors to deliver content of highest quality.
Professor and Researcher
Education Center Studies of Granma
Manzanillo, Cuba, Granma
12.2009 - 08.2015
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Editor and Webmaster
University of Granma
05.2019 - 12.2022
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
- Enhanced publication quality by diligently proofreading and editing articles for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
- Kept up-to-date on industry trends and emerging topics to ensure the relevancy of published materials.
- Conducted thorough fact-checking to ensure accuracy and credibility of published information.
- Collaborated with writers to improve content structure and clarity, resulting in increased reader engagement.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Collaborated with writers and graphic designers to develop content schedules and plan workflows.
- Liaised with graphic designers to create visually appealing layouts that complemented written content.
- Developed style guides and editorial processes to maintain a consistent voice across all published materials.
- Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries to increase clicks and engagement.
- Maintained open lines of communication with authors throughout the editing process, resulting in smoother collaborations.
- Contributed original articles on various topics, showcasing versatility as a writer and editor.
- Established strong relationships with freelance contributors, expanding the pool of talent available for future projects.
- Posted and promoted articles on social media platforms to engage target audience.
- Supported publication by helping develop layouts and collaborating with production teams.
- Managed team of writers and junior editors to deliver accurate and engaging content.
- Implemented analytics tools to track readership metrics, using data insights to inform future editorial decisions.
- Optimized web content with SEO strategies to drive traffic and enhance online visibility of publications.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to produce high-quality print and digital publications within tight deadlines.
- Organized regular team meetings for brainstorming ideas, discussing progress updates, addressing challenges faced during projects.
- Wrote and created content for various topics and mediums.
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Collaborated with design, editorial and marketing departments to meet desired content goals.
- Suggested improvements to content to enhance quality and accuracy.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of content areas to provide effective edits.
- Established and implemented workflows to streamline editing processes.
- Researched topics to create accurate and engaging content.
- Collaborated with writers, designers and other editors to deliver content of highest quality.
- Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.
Professor and Researcher
Center for Virtual Education and Audiovisuals. UdG
09.2015 - 03.2017
Dean of Academics
Faculty of Technology/University of Granma
Manzanillo, Cuba, Granma
06.2007 - 11.2009
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Director of Technology
Informatics and Communication Center/PSU Granma
Manzanillo, Cuba, Granma
09.2003 - 05.2007
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
IT Security Analyst
Informatics and Communication Center/PSU Granma
Manzanillo, Cuba, Granma
12.2001 - 08.2003
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Timeline
Editor in Chief
University of Granma
01.2023 - 04.2024
Editor and Webmaster
University of Granma
05.2019 - 12.2022
Professor and Researcher
Center for Virtual Education and Audiovisuals. UdG
09.2015 - 03.2017
Professor and Researcher
Education Center Studies of Granma
12.2009 - 08.2015
Dean of Academics
Faculty of Technology/University of Granma
06.2007 - 11.2009
Director of Technology
Informatics and Communication Center/PSU Granma
09.2003 - 05.2007
IT Security Analyst
Informatics and Communication Center/PSU Granma
12.2001 - 08.2003