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Valentina Caro

Bethesda,Maryland

Summary

Community engagement professional prepared to leverage substantial experience in nurturing relationships and driving outreach programs. Recognized for strong focus on collaboration and achieving impactful results, adaptable to evolving needs. Known for effective communication and relationship-building skills valued by employers.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Engagement Specialist

Bethesda Cares, Inc
08.2022 - 05.2025
  • Created community Q&As and webinars to generate brand awareness and UGC, resulting in community engagement, donations, and volunteer activities.
  • Managed social strategy for IG, TikTok, and YouTube platforms, leading a team of specialists, resulting in 40% increased engagement.
  • Led corporate responsibility volunteer activities and initiatives with companies (Marriott, Withon).
  • Coordinated media calendar to generate flow of ideas in alignment with the organization’s marketing calendar and partner events.
  • Implemented social media trends research to optimize views and be part of today’s most current conversations regarding homelessness.

Research Associate I

NORC at the University of Chicago
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Delivered real-time social listening and analytics reports (via TalkWalker) to high-profile nonprofit and advocacy clients, leading to a 25% improvement in targeted messaging.
  • Managed bilingual content (English/Spanish), supporting outreach in underserved Latinx communities, and contributed creative insights to cross-channel communications projects.
  • Drafted and edited research reports, executive summaries, and technical documentation for clients including CDC, NIH, and other federal agencies.

Public Information Intern

United Nations Department of Global Communications
05.2018 - 12.2020
  • Produced Digital Campaign Content for high-profile UN initiatives, including COVID-19 global awareness, resulting in a 25% increase in web engagement and audience retention across key digital platforms.
  • Drafted and Edited Newsletters reaching over 20,000 international subscribers, ensuring timely and culturally sensitive updates on UN campaigns and global issues.
  • Monitored Global Media Coverage using media tracking tools to compile daily briefings on peace, development, and human rights for internal use by senior communications officers.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

Loyola University Maryland, Sellinger School of Business
Baltimore, MD
08.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts
Gainesville, FL
05.2019

Skills

  • Language: Spanish (Native), English (Native), Italian (professional)
  • Technical: Adobe Premiere Pro, Light Room, Canva Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Google Analytics, Asana, Attention to detail, A/B
  • Nonprofit experience
  • Relationship building skills
  • Public speaking
  • Partnership development
  • Marketing communications
  • Policy advocacy
  • Media relations
  • Meeting coordination
  • Fundraising strategies
  • Report creation

Accomplishments

  • Achieved 45% donor increase by introducing SalesForce for relationship management tasks.

Certification

  • Product Prioritization Micro-Certification Product School
  • Product Experimentation Micro Certification Product School
  • Designing a Business IDEO U

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Community Engagement Specialist

Bethesda Cares, Inc
08.2022 - 05.2025

Research Associate I

NORC at the University of Chicago
08.2021 - 08.2022

Public Information Intern

United Nations Department of Global Communications
05.2018 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

Loyola University Maryland, Sellinger School of Business

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