Resume
I'm an experienced communications professional with a strong background in strategic communication and media relations. I'm highly skilled at developing effective communication materials, coordinating successful media interactions, and consistently conveying organizational values to diverse audiences.
Professional experience
RTI International
Feb 2023 - June 2024
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Worked with government officials, private sector consultants and academic institutions to organize and promote capacity building programs for energy sector technicians and professionals.
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Developed a wide range of communication materials, including fact sheets, press releases, speeches, success stories, newsletters and social media posts, to effectively communicate project goals and achievements to key stakeholders
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Collaborated with energy sector experts to translate project research into clear, concise language suitable for diverse audiences.
Communications Specialist
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic
Apr 2016 - Feb 2023
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Monitored media coverage and commentary trends and provided strategic communication guidance to the U.S. Ambassador and other officials.
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Built and maintained productive relationships with journalists and media executives to facilitate positive media engagement
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Coordinated messaging on health, transparency, agriculture, security and youth initiatives with Dominican Government institutions and officials.
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Organized and promoted local and international capacity building programs for journalists, working with NGOs based in the United States and Latin America.
Press and Media Assistant
El Caribe (national newspaper)
Sep 2015 - Dec 2015
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Reported on national and local economic events
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Reviewed economic statistics released by the national government and international organizations, interpreting data and describing its significance to the public.
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Intern journalist
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Education
2025
University of Iowa
Master of Arts in Strategic Communication
2016
Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM)
Bachelor's degree in Social Communication, concentration in Corporate Communication
Courses
The Copywriting 10 (2024)
Copyblogger Academy
Prompt Engineering: How to Talk to the AIs (2023)
LinkedIn Learning
Copywriting for Strategic Communication (2023)
University of Iowa
Digital Marketing for Non-Profits & Charities (2022)
Udemy