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Education
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Victoria Giraldo Sanchez

Plantation,FL
Victoria Giraldo Sanchez

Summary

Throughout my professional career in communications, journalism and marketing, I have identified different strategies and techniques that have helped to attract audiences to community programs and . Some of my
core strengths include developing systems to improve performance, maximize
educational growth, provide solutions to constant challenges, and identify trends. I
have native language fluency in both Spanish and English.

Overview

11
years of professional experience

Work History

Nordic Look

Executive Assistant
07.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies, and product commercialization in 5 Latin American countries.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to use for launches, rebranding campaigns and promotions.
  • Researched developing trends to stay updated with new ideas and marketing practices.
  • Maintained documentation, detailing assignments, in-progress work and completed project milestones.
  • Worked with graphic designers and writers to establish theme and tone for content.
  • Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents, planning, and creative material distribution.
  • Generated ideas to enhance and expand current event offerings.
  • Negotiated with vendors to achieve most favorable terms.
  • Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
  • Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.

Alcaldia Dos Quebradas

Community Presenter
01.2013 - 12.2021

Job overview

  • Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.
  • Coordinated and presented events with city mayors, state governors and Colombian senators & representatives over 8 years.
  • Anchored popular broadcast program with good ratings and audience engagement.
  • Developed relationships with sources and contacts to gain additional insight.
  • Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
  • Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
  • Coordinated with photographers, videographers and graphic designers to supplement stories with multimedia content.
  • Selected material to develop interesting and professional presentations for different formats.
  • Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
  • Covered special events and breaking news with eye for detail and tenacious pursuit of important information.
  • Attended press conferences and other media events to gather relevant information and quotes for stories.
  • Assisted in coordination of on-site interviews, managing schedule to stay organized.
  • Worked collaboratively across organization to develop and nurture strong internal brand.
  • Collaborated with employee engagement groups to develop and execute communications strategies for internal events.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with media representatives to secure widespread coverage and feature stories.
  • Built and maintained positive relationships with public by utilizing strategic plans.
  • Developed comprehensive media outreach plan to increase visibility of organization in local, regional and national markets.
  • Developed and implemented social media strategy to increase engagement and reach new audiences.
  • Coordinated media interviews with organization staff, board members and volunteers.
  • Facilitated press conferences and other outreach events to raise visibility of organization.

Education

Universidad Catolica De Pereira
Pereira, Colombia

Bachelor of Arts from Social Communicator And Journalism
02.2011

Skills

  • Public and Media Relations
  • Trade show Events
  • Corporate Communications
  • Recording Segments
  • Broadcast Media
  • Internal and External Communications
  • Reputation Management
  • Microsoft Office

Timeline

Executive Assistant

Nordic Look
07.2022 - Current

Community Presenter

Alcaldia Dos Quebradas
01.2013 - 12.2021

Universidad Catolica De Pereira

Bachelor of Arts from Social Communicator And Journalism
Victoria Giraldo Sanchez