Alicia Block has over 24 years of experience as a consultant providing expertise in process management, communications, and liberal arts. She is multilingual, with native fluency in English and Spanish. She has held roles in quality management, multimedia production, education, administrative management, and more for companies in various industries. Her background includes experience in Argentina, California, and Maryland.
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Alicia Block
PO Box 27057
Baltimore, MD 21230
Cell: 443-466-4532
Professional Executive Profile
Multilingual Professional with expertise in Process Management, Communications and Liberal Arts
Skills Highlights
Quality Manager/Organizational Excellence
Multilingual Communications Expert
On Air Personality, Radio shows, 10+ years
Languages, English and Spanish at native level
Creative Analyst keen on productivity efficiency
Writer/Editor Advertising and media content
Executive Producer FM/AM, multimedia platforms
Others languages, Italian, Portuguese and French
Core Accomplishments
Partnering with Sterling-Winthrop Laboratories, created new standards between field merchandisers and major
account buyers. In 1991, strategically redesigned new images for all Bayer analgesics' packaging; according to sales
plan to increase revenues and gondola positioning, said designs still current as Bayer’s standard image in the US.
Experience as Consultant/Contractor, 01/1989 --- Current
TANGIBLES LLC. --- Columbia, MD
Expert with twenty four years hands on consultant experience who has worked multiple key positions at various
corporate levels. Expert at analyzing, reviewing, organizing, restructuring and implementing new and existing
systems, policies and procedures, including strategic planning to improve image and business value by enhancing
accrual competencies directly related to each organization’s objectives for talent and product management,
acquisition, legalities and compliance with OSHA, FDA, INTA, UL, FDIC, FSLIC and FCC regulatory agencies. To
date completed 201 contracts including 30+ temporary direct hires: Gottschalks Department Store Fresno CA, Pacific
Gas & Electric Company, Guarantee Savings Bank, Sterling-Winthrop and Bayer Labs, The Santa Fe Connection Art
Galleries, American Episcopal Diocese of the West in California and Texas Pick-N-Pull Auto-dismantlers, Mexican
Consulate Network, Independence Hill Retirement Facilities, Domino’s, Papa Johns and many others
Experience with Multimedia Platforms and Education Assignments -- 01/1989 --- Present
Cultural Consultant/Language Specialist, 01/2013 --- 03/2014
Private contract, Cultural Exchange assignment in a Muslin community --- College Park, MD
Broadcasting Producer and Writer, 11/2005 --- 02/2007
Radio FM Libertad, an afternoon show about relationships; plus written and edited articles in connection with
INTA and LAR Agro, El Observador del Litoral nationwide paper --- Crespo, ER Argentina
Cultural Correspondent, 12/2005 --- 10/2006
Writer/Editor, printed media published in Spanish, El Informador de Liberatdor San Martin --- Crespo E.R.
Argentina
Foreign Language Instructor, Instituto Saint George, 12/2005 --- 11/2006
Teaching graduates’ courses, business practices and economics, inclusion and globalization --- Crespo ER
Argentina
Film Producer, 05/2001 --- 01/2004
Contracted to create multimedia, audio and film, public announcements for Consulate General of Mexico ---
Sacramento CA
Executive Producer, 01/2000 --- 11/2003
On Air personality and moderator in charge of content and production KYDS 91.5 FM and KAHI 950 AM ---
Sacramento/Auburn CA
P/T Jazz Announcer, 11/2000 --- 6/2001
NPR Affiliate Capital Public Radio, KXJZ, KKTO FM --- Sacramento CA,
Cultural Diversity Interpreter Spanish, 10/1995 --- 2/2003
Berkeley University Humanities Department, case Study conducted by Professor Stephen Glickman and
Argentinean Eminence Neurosciences Doctor Maria Marta Boerin --- Berkeley CA
Bilingual Educator and Spanish Language Interpreter, 12/1990 --- 06/1993
San Juan Unified School District and Folsom Cordova Unified School District --- Sacramento CA
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Alicia Block
Experience as Administrative Manager/Corporate Secretary, 03/1993 --- 01/2004
LIVE WIRE INC. --- Sacramento, CA
This company was established in March of 1993, the makers of the PCS8500 Perimeter Control Systems, a high
voltage secure fencing system. Active and involved, organized and managed the day to day administrative operations
simplifying procedures by generating efficiency with little overhead. Supervised the put together of advertising, sales
tools, brochures and industry related trade show participation.
Experience as Administrative VP/Export/Import VP, 07/1980 --- 08/1988
BOERIN SCAICFI & LLC --- Buenos Aires, Argentina
Family owned business, a medium size rivet manufacturer, heavy industrial metallurgic environment. Managed,
maintained and updated administrative operations' policies and procedures. Experience negotiating with union metal
fabricators, excluding legislation, compromised on salary range adjudications, employers’ contributions and perks in
accordance to labor laws. In charge of Export/Import operations with China, Brazil and the US.
Experience as Personal Assistant, 1979 --- 1980
BOERIN SCAICFI & LLC. --- Buenos Aires, Argentina
Assisting the principal owner, my father, in a variety of tasks including export/import negotiations, traveled extensively.
Professional Training
2006, Journalism broadcasting and printed media --- Crespo ER, Argentina
2004, Oratory, Old Capitol Toastmasters Club --- Sacramento CA
2001, Voice Coaching Seminar, Capital Public Radio, NPR Affiliate --- Sacramento CA
2000, Digital audio and film editing courses, Sacramento Community Radio --- Sacramento CA
1997, Voice Coaching Lessons, Sacramento State University --- Sacramento CA
1986-1987, ISER Advance Media --- Buenos Aires, Argentina
Software Training
PC and Apple Mac: Dos, Windows, Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and Outlook Express
Desktop advertising and design: Web HTML, Publisher, PowerPoint
Accounting: QuickBooks, Quick Books Pro and Profit
Recording Studio Operations: Final Cut Pro, Cool Edit Pro, Sony Vegas Pro and Sound Forge
Education --- Buenos Aires, Argentina
1979, Instituto Manuel Belgrano,
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting,
1979, QHS Modal School of Science and Letters
A Level Literature and Liberal Arts
Studies with examinations imparted by Cambridge University, England
1986, General Martin Guemes
Perito Mercantil con Orientacion Comercial y Gerencia
Equals to Bachelor in Administrative Management and Mercantile Studies
Community --- Sacramento California, US
Art Docent, San Juan Unified School District Elementary Programs --- Sacramento CA.
PTA Member/Events Planning/Coordinator, in two Elementary Schools, San Juan Unified School District --
- Orangevale CA.
CEO/Board Member, Gabriela Khele Block Music Foundation at Twin Lakes Elementary School ---
Orangevale CA