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Samuel Lee Alfaro Jaramillo

Kansas City,MO

Summary

Social communicator with emphasis on digital journalism and interest in photography, art and music. Hardworking, creative and pro-active. Ambitious, eager to continue growing and evolving in my profession as a journalist. Motivated to constantly develop new skills, competencies and knowledge.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MIMO´S TERRACINA PLAZA

Point of sale administrator
Medellin, Colombia, Antioquia
12.2021 - 08.2024

Sales and customer service worker, support at company-related events, attendance at training, and cashier.

  • Organized and managed daily cashier operations, ensuring accuracy of all financial transactions.
  • Monitored shift-level performance, providing coaching and guidance to staff on proper cash handling procedures.
  • Developed and implemented new processes to improve customer service and sales efficiency.
  • Trained new hires in the use of POS systems, store policies and procedures, safety protocols, and customer service expectations.
  • Conducted regular audits of register tills to ensure accurate balances were maintained at all times.
  • Maintained an organized work environment by stocking shelves and cleaning up after each shift.
  • Created a positive atmosphere in the workplace by recognizing employees' efforts through rewards programs.

SILVOTECNIA S.A.S

Social Communication
Medellin, Colombia, Antioquia
07.2022 - 01.2023

Creation of graphic pieces for internal dissemination, creation and diffusion of internal communication strategies with relevant topics for the company, dissemination of information to neighboring communities about forestry projects, accompaniment to entrepreneurship workshops held with women from neighboring communities, editing of videos and photographs, support for business events, support in the area of sustainability, and social and environmental management.

  • Conducted research for stories and articles, utilizing various sources such as the internet, databases, and magazines.
  • Organized interviews with relevant subjects to gain additional information for stories or articles.
  • Created content for website updates, press releases, and other social media outlets.
  • Attended press conferences and wrote summaries of events for publication.
  • Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of local news developments.
  • Utilized advanced editing software programs to refine written pieces prior to submission.

Education

Digital Journalism - Social Communication And Journalism

EAFIT University
Medellin, Colombia
06-2024

High School Diploma -

San José De Las Vegas
Medellin, Colombia
12-2017

Skills

  • Creative Thinking
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Reliability
  • Relationship Building
  • Active Listening
  • Adaptability
  • Written Communication
  • Language Fluency
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Costumer service and sales

Certification

  • Certificate in medium photography, Fundación Universitaria Bellas Artes, Medellín (2023)
  • English Certificate for adults (B2), Eafit Languages, Medellín (2022)
  • Certificate in MANAGEMENT: negotiation and leadership conference (16h), Eafit University, Medellín (2019)
  • Certificate in VICTUS training and leadership course, Eafit University, (2019)
  • French Certificate (A1 - 40h), French Alliance, Paris (2018)
  • Certificate in entrepreneurship, journalism, innovation and communication congress (8h), Eafit University, Medellín (2018)
  • Japanese Methodology Certificate, KUMÓN, Medellín (2016)

Languages

English
Professional
French
Elementary
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Accomplishments

Recognition for having achieved the rank of Elite Apprentice, GANO EXCEL COLOMBIA S.A, Medellín (2020)

Affiliations

Episode #2: “How to generate peace of mind in uncertainty with tangible results? - strategic conversations that transform organizations” - Enconcreto company blog, Medellín (2022).

My neighbor´s newspaper, telling stories with our neighbors. Internship semester, Silvotecnia y Reforestadora el Guásimo S.A.S, Medellín (2022).

Timeline

SILVOTECNIA S.A.S

Social Communication
07.2022 - 01.2023

MIMO´S TERRACINA PLAZA

Point of sale administrator
12.2021 - 08.2024

Digital Journalism - Social Communication And Journalism

EAFIT University

High School Diploma -

San José De Las Vegas
  • Certificate in medium photography, Fundación Universitaria Bellas Artes, Medellín (2023)
  • English Certificate for adults (B2), Eafit Languages, Medellín (2022)
  • Certificate in MANAGEMENT: negotiation and leadership conference (16h), Eafit University, Medellín (2019)
  • Certificate in VICTUS training and leadership course, Eafit University, (2019)
  • French Certificate (A1 - 40h), French Alliance, Paris (2018)
  • Certificate in entrepreneurship, journalism, innovation and communication congress (8h), Eafit University, Medellín (2018)
  • Japanese Methodology Certificate, KUMÓN, Medellín (2016)
Samuel Lee Alfaro Jaramillo