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• Developed communication and dissemination strategies, and action plans with innovative ideas in tight timeframes.• Coordinated and managed communication activities under contracts such as media activities, PR and visibility activities, events, competitions, website and social media, electronic and print publications.• Liaised and coordinated with clients, partners, subcontractors and associates across Europe and beyond in order to plan and implement project activities.•… Show more • Developed communication and dissemination strategies, and action plans with innovative ideas in tight timeframes.• Coordinated and managed communication activities under contracts such as media activities, PR and visibility activities, events, competitions, website and social media, electronic and print publications.• Liaised and coordinated with clients, partners, subcontractors and associates across Europe and beyond in order to plan and implement project activities.• Contributed to proposals for new communications contracts and identified up-coming opportunities in the EU27 and international markets. Show less

• EU Communications Policy, Master in Political and Corporate Communications.• EU Institutions and Affairs, Degree in Economics & Leadership and Governance, School of Economics and Business.

Brussels Area, Belgium

• Designed the communication strategy and social media plan of the Team and Directorate, and actively contributed to the Directorate General’s one.• Acted as the Directorate General’s European Semester Coordinator, including a role as Country Desk for Estonia and Luxembourg.• Relentlessly liaised with national authorities and Commission services to develop and implement R&I policies, investments and reforms. • Led the Directorate-General’s relations with OECD and successfully… Show more • Designed the communication strategy and social media plan of the Team and Directorate, and actively contributed to the Directorate General’s one.• Acted as the Directorate General’s European Semester Coordinator, including a role as Country Desk for Estonia and Luxembourg.• Relentlessly liaised with national authorities and Commission services to develop and implement R&I policies, investments and reforms. • Led the Directorate-General’s relations with OECD and successfully managed relations with international organisations, NGOs, business and think-tanks.• Analysed daily internal and external R&I information for key products, briefings and speeches.• Contributed to the Directorate General’s flagship initiatives such as the SRIP Report, the ESIR Expert Group, the European Innovation Scoreboard, Missions & Partnerships, Recovery package, Horizon PSF and R&I Days. Show less

Barcelona Area, Spain

Brussels Area, Belgium

• Coordinated the institutional relations between the Government of Navarra and the EU instances (European Commission, European Parliament, European Council and Committee of the Regions). • Developed the Delegation’s global strategy and annual work plan as well as managed human and financial resources.• Monitored the evolution of EU programs, strategies, and legislative and policy-making processes. • Led numerous communication initiatives to effectively position in Europe best… Show more • Coordinated the institutional relations between the Government of Navarra and the EU instances (European Commission, European Parliament, European Council and Committee of the Regions). • Developed the Delegation’s global strategy and annual work plan as well as managed human and financial resources.• Monitored the evolution of EU programs, strategies, and legislative and policy-making processes. • Led numerous communication initiatives to effectively position in Europe best practices developed by the Government of Navarra and companies in several fields through high-level contacts with EU officials and other European regions.• Spearhead a campaign to promote EU policies and programs among the private and public sectors in Navarra by delivering speeches in conferences, implementing traditional and social media actions, and organizing events. Show less

Greater New York City Area

• Capstone project: How do multinational companies export their reputation to foreign markets?

Greater New York City Area

• Contributed to agency’s client portfolio: Macy’s, HBO Latino, “Descubre el Bosque” (campaign funded by the Ad Council & the U.S. Forest Service) and “Got Milk”• Managed clients' owned social media channels (Facebook & Twitter) and created engaging content• Successfully developed and pitched news stories to major publications including: Los Angeles Times and The Miami Herald• Actively involved in brainstorming meetings for current and prospective clients

Greater New York City Area

• Organized the U.S. premiere of “Peru Sabe: Cuisine as an Agent of Social Change” documentary film sponsored by Telefonica as part of its CSR mission, and held at the United Nations Headquarters• Handled media relations and drafted press materials for the premiere• Oversaw the production of the event, including coordinating speakers, designing materials and managing the event rundown• Collaborated with the United Nations, the Permanent Mission of Peru to the UN, sponsors and… Show more • Organized the U.S. premiere of “Peru Sabe: Cuisine as an Agent of Social Change” documentary film sponsored by Telefonica as part of its CSR mission, and held at the United Nations Headquarters• Handled media relations and drafted press materials for the premiere• Oversaw the production of the event, including coordinating speakers, designing materials and managing the event rundown• Collaborated with the United Nations, the Permanent Mission of Peru to the UN, sponsors and vendors involved in the event Show less

Brussels Area, Belgium

• Initiated a strategic plan to promote Navarra as a leading region in the field of innovation and to increase networking opportunities for regional public and private stakeholders among EU institutions and other European regions.• Co-led a series of actions –such as conferences and technical “Infodays”– to raise awareness on innovation as a business driver for companies by bringing European experts to the region.• Counseled clients –companies, SME, universities and research centers– on… Show more • Initiated a strategic plan to promote Navarra as a leading region in the field of innovation and to increase networking opportunities for regional public and private stakeholders among EU institutions and other European regions.• Co-led a series of actions –such as conferences and technical “Infodays”– to raise awareness on innovation as a business driver for companies by bringing European experts to the region.• Counseled clients –companies, SME, universities and research centers– on EU policies on innovation and international funding opportunities.• Launched the 1st and 2nd World Forum on Talent. Responsible for labeling of the event, recruiting international speakers, obtaining sponsorship contracts, and disseminating the forum through key stakeholders. Show less

Brussels Area, Belgium

Policy Advisor to Carlos Iturgaiz, Member of the EU Parliament • Monitored the Petitions Committee, where the member was the vice chairman• Managed visits to the EU Parliament of interest groups, such as politicians, journalists, and businessmen• Participated as an international electoral observer at the European Parliament Mission to Venezuela’s referendum for constitutional change (December 2007) Policy Advisor to Javier Pomés, Member of the EU Parliament • Handled… Show more Policy Advisor to Carlos Iturgaiz, Member of the EU Parliament • Monitored the Petitions Committee, where the member was the vice chairman• Managed visits to the EU Parliament of interest groups, such as politicians, journalists, and businessmen• Participated as an international electoral observer at the European Parliament Mission to Venezuela’s referendum for constitutional change (December 2007) Policy Advisor to Javier Pomés, Member of the EU Parliament • Handled media relations; conducted research and weekly interviews with European Union officials to draft articles, press releases, and annual reports for both the EU and the member’s constituents• Managed institutional relations with the European Commission, Committee of the Regions and European’s People Party • Advised Mr. Pomés on the Budgetary Control and Development committees where he was a member Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Initiated Hispanic Outreach: EU project aimed at reaching out to the U.S. Hispanic community to promote the EU among them• Established relationships with Congressmen and local politicians interested in furthering Hispanic community outreach; met with press representatives and policy-making groups in the Washington, D.C., area to find the most effective way of launching the EU project • Conducted research about the Hispanic community and monitored U.S. policies affecting this initiative

Master, Public Relations And Corporate Communication

Master's thesis: How do multinational companies export their reputation to foreign markets? In my Master’s thesis I analyzed business.

Licenciado, Comunicación Audiovisual

Exchange Student, Communication And Media Studies

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