RODRIGO GONZALEZ

73 Shadowbrook Lane, Brownsville, TX 78521 Mobile: 956-204-9326 Email: info@rodrigogonzalez.net Portfolio: www.rodrigogonzalez.net

OBJECTIVE
Innovative, diligent journalism graduate with experience in media relations, PR planning, database management, conventional and digital marketing seeking a career in marketing communications.

EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Media and Public Relations, 2012 Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, 2011 Concentration in Public Relations and Business Baylor University, Waco, TX

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Public Relations Intern Jan 2012 April 2012 CISV International, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK Oversaw and implemented global Flickr social media account for image sharing and promotions. Worked directly with the Communications Officer in maintaining CISVs online presence within various social networks. Liaised and consulted with other CISV committees to effectively manage social networking projects. Public Relations Intern Nov 2010 Dec 2010 AviaCircle, Ltd., London, UK Aided in the successful organization of the Ecuadorian Ministry of Tourism stand at the 2010 World Travel Market. Managed communication between ministry and media clients, while implementing most promotional events for the stand. Researched potential tour operators for the Western Australia tourism request for proposal. Also, created a similar database for tour operators in Hawaii. Designed handbooks, brochures and a pixelated image for a mobile phone campaign for the Ecuadorian Ministry of Tourism. Additional experience as a digital PR consultant for the following organizations: NOVA/LINK, 2012, Matamoros, Mexico, City of Brownsville Police Department, 2012, Brownsville, TX, Candy Queen, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, BRAINBOX, 2012, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, and Caritas, 2010, Waco, TX.

SKILLS
Technical Proficiency: Operating Systems: Mac OS X and Windows 7/Vista/XP. Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Vimeo, YouTube, Tumblr, Wordpress and Linkedin. Software: Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Suite CS6 (Premiere, After Effects, InDesign, Photoshop), MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher). Language Proficiency: Fluent: Spanish language and writing.