Profile 
Creative, problem solution seeker with strong bilingual writing, communications, management and leadership skills, with experience in International media coverage and production.

Languages and skills
-  English and Spanish, fluent in speaking and writing. French and Latin, Intermediate knowledge.
-  Beginner Arabic – New York University, 2007.
-  Knowledgeable in Social Media.                                                                         -Proficient in Microsoft Office, knowledge of Avid and Final Cut Pro video editing programs.
-  Strong leadership, communication skills, personnel and project management skills.
-  Strong illustration skills with several mediums.

Broadcast Journalism Experience           
NHK, Japan Public Television, Producer and researcher, June 2005-Present
- Reported and produced daily news from the United Nation, all its programs, agencies and 
peace keeping operations.
- Coordinated NHK’s daily operations at the United Nations.
- Researched and produced news feature stories regarding public and international interest.
- Covered NASA and the Space Program such as space shuttle launches and the International Space Station.
- Covered, researched and analyzed the major issues that are considered o be influential factors for determining the 2008 U.S. presidential race among different sectors of the American population.

CBS News, IRTS fellowship, New York, NY 2004.
-   Selected from more than 900 applicants for all-expense paid Summer Fellowship Program.
-   Assisted Advertising and promotions department in production of news promos for CBS Evening News, 60 minutes and The Early Show for the network and affiliates.
  
LUTV-26, Lindenwood University Higher Education Television Station, St. Charles 2003.
-   Creative producer, scriptwriter, art director, floor manager, set and costume designer in “Nosotros” Hispanic Television Show, NBS National Award Winner, 2004.
-    Production crew of LUTV-26 News Update.
                               
KCLC, 89.1 FM, Lindenwood University´s Radio Station, 2004.
- Field Producer at St. Peters City Hall during the 2004 General Election.
- On-air personality and newsperson.    
  
Advertising and P.R. experience         
Navas & Associates, Intern, Guayaquil, Ecuador, May- August 2003.  
-    Advertising creative copywriting
-    Campaign designing.
-    Junior Account executive.
-    Illustrator

Print Journalism Experience
El Telégrafo, Reporter, Guayaquil, Ecuador, 2002.
- Covered National news in Ecuador for the political and social departments.
- On-site researcher at the inner city sectors of Guayaquil, Ecuador.
-  Worked on investigative background work.
                                 
Education
Lindenwood University, St. Charles, Missouri, May 2005.
-   Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communications, Advertising and Mass Communications with concentrations in Public Relations, Media Management and Electronic Journalism.                                                                         
-  Enrolled on Lindenwood University´s Honor Program   -   Dean’s Honor list.                                                                                                                         -Children’s Book Writing and Illustration, Mediabistro, New York, 2008.                                                                                                                       -Bootcamp for Journalists, Mediabistro, New York, 2009.

                                
Volunteer Work                
INNFA, Ecuadorian National Institute for the Children and Families, Guayaquil, Ecuador, 1999.
-Public Schools, Elementary school teacher in the neighborhoods of need, 2001.
 
Associations and Awards
UNCA, United Nations Correspondents Association, Member from 2006-Present.
SCBWI, Society of Children’s Books Writers and Illustrators, member. 2007-Present.                                                                                                      IRTS, International Radio and Television Society Foundation, Summer Fellow, New York, 2004.
IRTS, Barry Sherman Fellowship Award given by the IRTS Executive Board and Fellows.   
NAHJ, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, member, St. Louis, 2004.                               
NBS, National Broadcasting Society Vice-President, St. Charles, 2003-2004.
AERho, NBS Communications Honor Society, 2003-present.
LSGA, Lindenwood Student Government Association, Representative for NBS, St. Charles, 2003.