Communication skills: Fluent in English and Spanish; basic spoken French

Knowledge in the fields of internal/external Communications including Advertising, Promotions, Branding, and Public Relations

Experience building creative (copy and design) material for the above mentioned areas

Software capabilities in Photoshop, inDesign, Microsoft Office. Proficiency in Windows and Mac

Ambitious, innovative, creative, committed, and enjoy challenges

Skills: Creative thinking, multi-tasking, and leadership

Hold a Bachelor or Communications and an Advertising diploma

Education

Bachelor of Communications (3.0/4 GPA) (March 2012)

HAN University (Arnhem Business School), Arnhem, Netherlands

(main subjects: Branding, PR, Design, Internal Communications, Dutch language)

Advertising Advanced Diploma (Graduated with Honours – 3.69/4 GPA)

(April 2010)

Sheridan College, Oakville, Canada

(main subjects: Campaign Planning, Media Planning and Buying, Design, PR, Advertising

law)

Bachelor of Psychology Program (2006-2007) University of Western Ontario, London, Canada

(main subjects: Psychology, Sociology, Film Analysis, Creative writing, French language)

Event Management in the Touristic Sector – online course (Currently)

SENA (Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje), Colombia.

I also have:

Experience planning Integrated Marketing and Communication

plans (internal/external)

Possess the skills necessary to build multi-media campaigns outlining

specific objectives, strategies and tactics, whilst managing a budget

The ability to create/translate market research into effective

communication strategies

The ability to leverage customer data to profile segments in order to target

prospects and develop strong client/customer relationships

Practical experience of new media and user-generated content tools

Experience building a competitive analysis

I believe in: Creating innovative approaches to achieve the best results according to the specific needs of each client/account and engage their brands with consumers.

My approach is based on not what you say, but how you say it!

@Fernaang88 Blog:

http://bit.ly/OomF1Z

Employment History

Communications consultant (internship) (2012)

Westerner Park, Red Deer, Canada

I was held in charge of monitoring corporate social media activity on Facebook, Twitter,

Flickr and YouTube in order to communicate events and latest Westerner happenings to

the public and shareholders. In charge of creating press releases and communications/

design support to other departments.

Graduation Assignment/ communications advisor (2011-2012)

Travelmania, Valencia, Spain

Developed a strategic marketing and communications plan for “Micro Business Angel” based on primary and secondary market research. As well as helped build a brand for their business.

Advertising Sales Consultant (Internship) (2010)

Stenlund’s Design, Red Deer, Canada Managed multiple accounts leveraging between cold calling, visiting clients (in person), building creative briefs, and worked side by side with the graphic designer.

Promotions and Telemarketing Supervisor (2008-2010)

Blueheel Dance Studio, Oakville, Canada

Helped develop promotional programs, supervised telemarketing department,

participated in sales and customer service (including cold calling), developed data

management, and was responsible for event planning.

Telemarketing-Market Research (2006)

TNS Canadian Facts - Millward Brown Company, London, Canada

Created business/business and business/consumer relationships, used time management

to meet weekly quotas, learned business etiquette, and complied with all information

confidentiality protocols.

Volunteer History C.A.R.E. (central Alberta refugee effort) Helped out with English-Spanish document translation (2012) World Heritage Project (2010) Project-developing group member. Sheridan Advertising Association Member (2009-2010) Participated in planning and executing fundraising events. High School Year-Book Editor (2005-2006) Design different sections of the yearbook, using Adobe Creative Suite.

Interests

Travel & explore different cultures – Learn languages – Short story writing – Reading about/Following Guerrilla Marketing trends.