About

Professional Summary
Journalist offering extensive experience in production, writing, editing and publishing. Committed to delivering factual, concise and creative written pieces that inform and engage a wide variety of audiences for both print and broadcast media.
Languages
Fluent in spoken and written English, Spanish and Portuguese
Skills
Print and broadcast AP style writing
Social media
Photo editing
Interpretation and translation
Research
Team player
Highly organized
Scriptwriting
Creative writing background
Fast learner
MS Office, Mac, WordPress and Adobe InDesign
WORK HISTORY
2009-present Yachting Times Magazine
Managing Editor for bilingual (Englsih/Spanish) travel/nautical publication.
Responsibilities: edit content in both English and Spanish and write travel articles.
Oversee design layout.
2013 Eyeworks España
Producer for “Pesadilla en la Cocina” episode filmed in Miami, a Spanish version of “Kitchen Nightmares” with Gordon Ramsey.
2006-2008 Muy Interesante Magazine, Bertelsmann
Freelance writer
Writer of science-based articles.
Evaluated and followed up on news leads to develop story ideas. Organized material, determined area of emphasis and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards. Arranged and conducted interviews with individuals knowledgeable about each story’s subject matter.
2005-2006 Condé Nast Americas
Freelance writer and editor
Worked for the commercial department for Vogue Latin America. Created collectible Christmas Shopping guide and wrote commercial promotions. Edited press kit information for Architectural Digest, Glamour and Vogue. Organized material, determined area of emphasis and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards. Arranged and conducted interviews with individuals knowledgeable about each story subject matter ie: fashion designer Amelia Toro and the Cotton Council of America.

1997-2001 Discovery Channel Latin America
Researcher for People and Arts channel
Script Supervisor for People and Arts channel
Editor of Discovery Health online
Wrote, edited and produced stories.
Managed writing projects and strict deadlines.
Oversaw production from concept creation to launch.
Reviewed copy and made recommended changes for error-free scripts.
Managed researchers, writers and freelancers.
Managed projects at once under tight deadlines.
Developed and maintained a database of high-quality copy for repeated use.
Managed research projects.
Reviewed broadcasted material and recommended revisions when necessary.
Prioritized workflow and managed schedules to deliver completed projects under deadline.
1995-1997 Parker/ Veith Productions
Asociate Producer of theatricals for network television.
Brainstormed content, interviewed talent and wrote for 18 minute sitcom episodes.
1994-1995 Telenoticias/Reuters
Producer for entertainment segment of 24 hour international newscast in Spanish for Latin America and Spain. Managed writing projects with strict deadlines.
1991-1994 The Beacon newspaper, Florida International University
Staff Writer
Covered health, travel and entertainment stories for university publication.
1994 Summit of the Americas Press Department, Miami, Florida
Staff writer
Assisted in the creation of the press guidelines for the first international Summit of the Americas meeting held by President Bill Clinton. Worked closely with the editorial team to complete a press manual in both English and Spanish. Oversaw production from concept to creation to launch.
1991 -1994
Estrella Productions
Writer
Wrote children’s books about marine biology in Spanish and Portuguese.
Education:
1994
B.S. Print Journalism
Florida International University
Miami, Florida
2000
Sculpture
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, Rhode Island