Experience:
Communications Coordinator September 2008 – June 2009
Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc., Philadelphia, PA
Created and implemented successful communications and public relations strategies while supporting and enhancing brand identity internally and externally with the aim at strengthening and diversifying funding opportunities. Developed and maintained media relations for the agency and communicating regularly with staff regarding internal and external events. Coordinated media opportunities and served as media representative for the agency, including the creation of press releases and other materials (publicity campaigns, photo and video shoots, radio PSAs), responding to media inquiries in a timely manner, and tracking and archiving news clips relevant to Congreso. Responsible for approving and editing flyers and other communications materials, including social networking sites, related to over 50 social programs, agency-wide projects, civic engagement and legislative affairs. Trained and supervised interns.
Program Associate May 2008 – September 2008
Reporters Without Borders USA, Washington, D.C.
Coordinated the Beijing Olympics Campaign in the United States: Invited celebrities to join the campaign and publicize it as means to pressure for the release of press freedom activists prior to the Olympic Commencement Ceremony, researched and purchased ad space and led photo shoots). Researched and monitored press freedom violation cases in the United States. Developed constant communication with victims of censorship as well as with their colleagues and relatives. Assisted the director in researching, writing and distributing reports and press releases to the media about violations of press freedom, aiming for regular coverage, and helped build media lists and contacts. Assisted the director with lobbying strategies in Congress and translated documents, press releases and/or reports to Spanish. Trained and supervised interns. Initiated and maintained social networking sites.
Editorial Assistant
Associated Press – Philadelphia Bureau June 2005-December 2005
Wrote arts and entertainment feature pieces as well as helped to write pieces on the Hispanic community in Philadelphia. Assisted with members’ inquiries and updated the members’ directory. Created and organized the daybook, a database of news assignments that was updated daily. Searched for Associated Press articles published in Pennsylvania newspapers (members only) and collected, checked and send information about lottery numbers, write-throughs and round-ups.
Internships:
Communications and Research Assistant (Co-op Internship) August 2007-December 2007
Reporters Without Borders USA, Washington, D.C.
Coordinated the Beijing Olympics Campaign in the United States. Researched and monitored press freedom violation cases in the United States. Researched issues related to the First Amendment, international relations, the Free Flow of Information Act, Internet and access to information. Assisted the director with lobbying strategies in Congress and translated documents, press releases and/or reports to Spanish. Trained and supervised interns. Initiated and maintained social networking sites.
Public Relations Assistant (Co-op Internship)
Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA March 2003-September 2003
Created news clippings: Wrote news releases about the 2003 Commencement Ceremony, request for coverage, calendar items, and translated Public Service Announcements to Spanish. Performed short phone interviews with Jefferson graduates and web/computer-assisted research. Participated in staff meetings, maintained electronic database for media contact, and dubbed audio and video tapes regarding Thomas Jefferson. Helped organize events such as Today's Woman Health Conference, Farber Institute Dedication, Philadelphia Distance Run, and Big Walk for Little Feet, and accompanied media representatives on television/photo opportunities and campus events. Trained and supervised interns.
Education:
Villanova University, Villanova, PA
Master of Arts in Hispanic Studies
Spring 2012 – Fall 2013
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Candidate for Master of Arts in Journalism,
Concentration: Research Journalism
GPA 3.4
Graduated: May 2008 (ABT)
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.
Bachelor of Arts in Communications
Concentration: Global Journalism
Minor: Psychology
GPA 3.02
Graduated: March 2005
Publications:
Bermudez, E. (April, 2011). Venezuela: Analysis of pro-government media intimidated by the state. Northeastern University. 120 pages
Awards:
Villanova University Tuition Scholarship 2012 - 2013
Bronze Awards in the Amateur Category (People and Portrait) of the 2011 International Loupe Awards
Certificate of Appreciation, 2009, Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc.
Recipient of the Spring 2008 International Student and Scholar Institute Retention Scholarship, Northeastern University
Northeastern University Teaching Assistantship (NUTA), Fall 2006 and Spring 2008 (Subject: Press Freedom and Law)
Global Pathways Teaching Assistantship at Northeastern University, Spring 2008 (Subject: Business Writing)
Allison Rose Fellow, Spring 2000, English Language Center, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Skills:
Relationship building
Cultivating relationships with local media, national media, community stakeholders, and community members. Negotiation, conflict resolution, sense of humor
Bi-lingual competency
Native Spanish fluency, proficiency in Italian. Spanish Reading, writing, & two-way translation (academic level).
Event planning
Publicity, event logistics, amateur photo
Strategy
Communications and media planning, lobbying strategy
Research
Internet and database aided research, investigative journalism, media archiving and newsclippings
Writing for the media
Press releases, media advisories, executive talking points, newsletters & staff magazines. Articles & op eds (arts & entertainment, latino community, health, human rights & press freedom). Advertising & website copy.
Civic engagement
Press freedom, human rights, and civil rights advocacy; volunteering
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel, Outlook, Access), File Maker, Contribute, PC and Mac, Adobe Photoshop, Windows Movie Maker. Personal and professional experience with social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, Linkedin).
Activities:
Member of the Bryn Mawr Film Institute
Member of the Bridlewild Trails Association, Inc.
Founder member of Cultural Diversity Student Association (C.D.S.A.), Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Former arts and entertainment news writer, The Triangle (student newspaper), Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Freelance arts and entertainment writer for Campus Philly Magazine
Founder member of Casa de Venezuela, Delaware Valley
Founder member of 361° school newspaper and radio station, senior year, Colegio María Auxiliadora, Caracas, Venezuela, 1998-1999
Communications Coordinator September 2008 – June 2009
Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc., Philadelphia, PA
Created and implemented successful communications and public relations strategies while supporting and enhancing brand identity internally and externally with the aim at strengthening and diversifying funding opportunities. Developed and maintained media relations for the agency and communicating regularly with staff regarding internal and external events. Coordinated media opportunities and served as media representative for the agency, including the creation of press releases and other materials (publicity campaigns, photo and video shoots, radio PSAs), responding to media inquiries in a timely manner, and tracking and archiving news clips relevant to Congreso. Responsible for approving and editing flyers and other communications materials, including social networking sites, related to over 50 social programs, agency-wide projects, civic engagement and legislative affairs. Trained and supervised interns.
Program Associate May 2008 – September 2008
Reporters Without Borders USA, Washington, D.C.
Coordinated the Beijing Olympics Campaign in the United States: Invited celebrities to join the campaign and publicize it as means to pressure for the release of press freedom activists prior to the Olympic Commencement Ceremony, researched and purchased ad space and led photo shoots). Researched and monitored press freedom violation cases in the United States. Developed constant communication with victims of censorship as well as with their colleagues and relatives. Assisted the director in researching, writing and distributing reports and press releases to the media about violations of press freedom, aiming for regular coverage, and helped build media lists and contacts. Assisted the director with lobbying strategies in Congress and translated documents, press releases and/or reports to Spanish. Trained and supervised interns. Initiated and maintained social networking sites.
Editorial Assistant
Associated Press – Philadelphia Bureau June 2005-December 2005
Wrote arts and entertainment feature pieces as well as helped to write pieces on the Hispanic community in Philadelphia. Assisted with members’ inquiries and updated the members’ directory. Created and organized the daybook, a database of news assignments that was updated daily. Searched for Associated Press articles published in Pennsylvania newspapers (members only) and collected, checked and send information about lottery numbers, write-throughs and round-ups.
Internships:
Communications and Research Assistant (Co-op Internship) August 2007-December 2007
Reporters Without Borders USA, Washington, D.C.
Coordinated the Beijing Olympics Campaign in the United States. Researched and monitored press freedom violation cases in the United States. Researched issues related to the First Amendment, international relations, the Free Flow of Information Act, Internet and access to information. Assisted the director with lobbying strategies in Congress and translated documents, press releases and/or reports to Spanish. Trained and supervised interns. Initiated and maintained social networking sites.
Public Relations Assistant (Co-op Internship)
Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA March 2003-September 2003
Created news clippings: Wrote news releases about the 2003 Commencement Ceremony, request for coverage, calendar items, and translated Public Service Announcements to Spanish. Performed short phone interviews with Jefferson graduates and web/computer-assisted research. Participated in staff meetings, maintained electronic database for media contact, and dubbed audio and video tapes regarding Thomas Jefferson. Helped organize events such as Today's Woman Health Conference, Farber Institute Dedication, Philadelphia Distance Run, and Big Walk for Little Feet, and accompanied media representatives on television/photo opportunities and campus events. Trained and supervised interns.
Education:
Villanova University, Villanova, PA
Master of Arts in Hispanic Studies
Spring 2012 – Fall 2013
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Candidate for Master of Arts in Journalism,
Concentration: Research Journalism
GPA 3.4
Graduated: May 2008 (ABT)
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.
Bachelor of Arts in Communications
Concentration: Global Journalism
Minor: Psychology
GPA 3.02
Graduated: March 2005
Publications:
Bermudez, E. (April, 2011). Venezuela: Analysis of pro-government media intimidated by the state. Northeastern University. 120 pages
Awards:
Villanova University Tuition Scholarship 2012 - 2013
Bronze Awards in the Amateur Category (People and Portrait) of the 2011 International Loupe Awards
Certificate of Appreciation, 2009, Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc.
Recipient of the Spring 2008 International Student and Scholar Institute Retention Scholarship, Northeastern University
Northeastern University Teaching Assistantship (NUTA), Fall 2006 and Spring 2008 (Subject: Press Freedom and Law)
Global Pathways Teaching Assistantship at Northeastern University, Spring 2008 (Subject: Business Writing)
Allison Rose Fellow, Spring 2000, English Language Center, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Skills:
Relationship building
Cultivating relationships with local media, national media, community stakeholders, and community members. Negotiation, conflict resolution, sense of humor
Bi-lingual competency
Native Spanish fluency, proficiency in Italian. Spanish Reading, writing, & two-way translation (academic level).
Event planning
Publicity, event logistics, amateur photo
Strategy
Communications and media planning, lobbying strategy
Research
Internet and database aided research, investigative journalism, media archiving and newsclippings
Writing for the media
Press releases, media advisories, executive talking points, newsletters & staff magazines. Articles & op eds (arts & entertainment, latino community, health, human rights & press freedom). Advertising & website copy.
Civic engagement
Press freedom, human rights, and civil rights advocacy; volunteering
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel, Outlook, Access), File Maker, Contribute, PC and Mac, Adobe Photoshop, Windows Movie Maker. Personal and professional experience with social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, Linkedin).
Activities:
Member of the Bryn Mawr Film Institute
Member of the Bridlewild Trails Association, Inc.
Founder member of Cultural Diversity Student Association (C.D.S.A.), Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Former arts and entertainment news writer, The Triangle (student newspaper), Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Freelance arts and entertainment writer for Campus Philly Magazine
Founder member of Casa de Venezuela, Delaware Valley
Founder member of 361° school newspaper and radio station, senior year, Colegio María Auxiliadora, Caracas, Venezuela, 1998-1999
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