Silvia Trillanes
Katy,TX
Summary
Seasoned native Spanish speaker Communications Specialist with strong writing skills. Solid background in planning, producing, editing, and proofreading various types of content for different audiences. Seeking to evolve as a senior-level editor for the Texas Health Agency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual-Spanish Teacher Assistant
Katy ISD, Jenks Elementary
2019.08 - 2023.05
- Collaborated with 8 teachers to prepare instructional materials in Spanish for classroom displays, and presentations in 6 Classes.
- Adapted instructional materials into Spanish for different grade levels, Kinder through 5th, reaching 450 students.
- Supported Spanish-speaking newcomers one-on-one or in small groups, increasing their engagement in class by 80%.
- Produced specific learning material in Spanish to implement suitable lessons tailored to 27 students.
Communications Specialist for Red Bull
Dorta A. Sucrs., C.A.
2001.11 - 2008.05
- Headed external and internal communications consolidating Red Bull Energy Drink as #1 in awareness, loyalty, and overall revenue.
- Campaigned 30+ marketing events reaching media outcome of 1+ million dollars in return.
- Produced writing and digital content for brand website achieving an average CTR of 7%.
- Created, and edited a digital newsletter for workforce increasing their engagement and improving performance by 80%.
- Pioneering editing content on Facebook page resulting in 600 followers first month.
TV Reporter for Globovision
Venezuelan News Agency
1997.04 - 2001.10
- Participated in morning editorial meetings obtaining 100% approval for story ideas and content.
- Write, edit, proofread, and fact-check over 15 stories each week by researching, developing, and covering field news events.
- Write stories under tight deadlines and deliver live reports up to 5 times a week from thesite of the event and from the mobile broadcast unit.
- Collaboration with producers Team in re-writing news pieces for the next day's edition.
- Copywriting and copyeditor for special reports to be aired on the weekend's transmission.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Central University of Venezuela (UCV)
Caracas, Venezuela1996
Skills
- Spanish language, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
- Knowledge of working understanding of policies, processes, and procedures.
- Effective management of priorities, and multiple projects in compliance with assigned deadlines.
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Docs.
- Creativity, Critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Additional Information
Avid reader, especially for health and wellness topics. Love being in nature, camping, tracking, biking, and swimming.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bilingual-Spanish Teacher Assistant
Katy ISD, Jenks Elementary
2019.08 - 2023.05
Communications Specialist for Red Bull
Dorta A. Sucrs., C.A.
2001.11 - 2008.05
TV Reporter for Globovision
Venezuelan News Agency
1997.04 - 2001.10
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Central University of Venezuela (UCV)
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