1. I am determined and observant, with a passion to tell stories, interview
and help others. I have more than six years of experience working in
communications and have enjoyed every minute of it.
Laura
Garzon
JOURNALIST
With a major in Communications
& a post-grad in Public Relations
Education
Public Relations Certificate
Niagara College 2013 - 2014
B. A, Major in Communications
University of Ottawa 2012 - 2012
Journalism
University of Ottawa 2006 - 2011
• Journalism Print,
Algonquin College 2009 - 2011
• Giornalismo,
Universita’ degli Studenti di Genoa 2008 - 2009
(University exchange in Italy)
Social Media
Experienced creating campaigns using social media,
such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Software
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite and video
editing programs such as Presto,.
Others: Google Docs, Prezi and Basecamp.
Languages
English
Spanish
Highlight of Qualifications
• Excellent writing, communication and
organizational skills
• Demonstrated exceptional project management
and planning skills
• Spokesperson to the media and public
• Conducted interviews and turned them into
compelling stories
• Excellent attention to detail and design
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Think both strategically and creatively
• Comfortable liaising with a wide range of internal
and external stakeholders
• Readiness to travel in a moments notice
• Proactive, self-motivated, high-energy, excellent
people-skills and a great sense of humour
Achievements
As a Communications Advisor:
• Planned and produced an edition of the magazine
Terracota, created a 2016 calendar and designed info
graphics for various organizations
• Trained various groups of people about Communications,
Marketing and Journalism
• Researched, created, and implemented a strategy for the
NGO, organized where resources should be invested in
Bolivia from 2015 to 2020
• Organized events such as Innovalab, in cooperation with a
National Bank in Bolivia
• Helped connect with stakeholders to support fundraising
campaigns
• Successfully applied funds raised from a social media
campaign to rescue and adopt three dogs
As a Journalist:
• Directed for my boss, when needed, to be in charge of a
section called Asuntos Legales, Legal Matters
• Wrote at least 3 stories before 4pm deadline on a daily basis.
• Interviewed important national figures such as ministers and
the president of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos
• Pitched stories and created content on a daily basis
• Created short videos for a Tango school
Relevant Skills and Experience
Public Relations- Full time
Bolivia: La Paz, CECI - Communications Advisor 2014 – 2016
Public Relations – Volunteer
Canada: Niagara Falls, United Way South Niagara, PR volunteer 2014
Ottawa, CARE Canada, Communications intern 2014
Journalism - Reporter, full time
Canada: Toronto, Toronto Hispano, freelance reporter for online
newspaper 2016
Bolivia: La Paz, Magazine Terracota, Invited Editor 2014
Colombiia: Bogotá, Diario La República, Reporter 2011
Journalism- Volunteer 2007 - 2 014
Colombia; Medellin, El Colombiano- Reporter
Canada: Niagara Falls, The Source, Cogeco- TV Reporter
Welland, The Welland Tribune newspaper
Ottawa, The Lobby Monitor online news, Glue Magazine, Algonquin
Times, Ottawa Sun
Toronto, Goddess Connections, Toronto Hispano, Radio Voces Latinas
Wakefield, The Low Down newspaper
Currently
Canada, London, TD Canada Trust- Easyline specialist 2016 – 2017
289.501.8317 fer.garzon2
ferjournalist@gmail.com
188 Humberside Ave. Toronto, ON