This resume summarizes Gabriela Castaneda's education and work experience. She has a B.A. in Media Communications and an M.B.A. She is fluent in Spanish and English with intermediate skills in French and beginner German. Her work experience includes positions in marketing, events management, program coordination, media coordination, business development, and owning a jewelry store. She has strong computer and software skills.
1. GabrielaCastaneda
RESUME
Education
Pertinent Courses: International Trade & Finance, Managerial
Accounting, Financial Accounting, Business Mathematics,
Macro and Microeconomics, International Communications,
Human Resource Management, Marketing, Advertising, Pho-
tography, Video Production, Trade Show Management, Public
Relations, Event Management, Writing for Advertising,
Business Law, Common Law, Law and the Media, International
Business Law, etc.
Languages Skills
SPANISH
ENGLISH
FRENCH
GERMAN
FLUENT
FLUENT
Intermediate
BEGINNER
Work Experience
Computer Skills
SOFTWARE
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point
ADOBE SUITE
Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere,
In-design
OTHER
ACT, C-VENT, Website Manage-
ment, Website Design, POS systems,
CRM softwares such as Maketo and
Infusion Soft.
HARDWARE
Scanners, Printers, Projectors, video
Cameras, audio setup, MAC and PC
platforms.
2014-2016 CASTAEXPORT CIA LTDA Quito-Ecuador
Marketing & Events Manager
Customer relations and managed team of co-workers.
Lead company’s Event Planning and marketing.
Website and promotional material creation & design.
Brought new business opportunities to the Company.
Finances, revenue forecasting and Media Buying.
2011-2014 SAN FRANCISCO UNIVERSITY Quito-Ecuador
Head Program Coordinator GAIAS/International
Programs
Responsible for organizing and selling custom programs
Traveled to NAFSA and other trade shows to promote
University’s programs.
In charge of managing campus in the Galapagos Islands.
In charge of coordinating all aspects of International
student life: host families, hotels, meals, orientation, travel,
academics, etc. Reviewed satisfaction surveys and
comments from students to improve programs.
Lead formal meetings and gave lectures to groups from 8
to 500 people.
CONTACT
Leadership/Involvement
Organized model OEA (Organiza-
tion for American States) for 1,500 high
school students.
Deans List: School of Business and
Technology 2002-2004
Honor Roll: Colegio Americano:
1990-2001 Webster University: 2002-2004
Class President- Three consecutive
years 1997-2000
Business Management emphasis International Business
2004
2001
B.A. Media Communications emphasis in Marketing
Webster University Switzerland, Thailand, USA
2006 Gemological Institute of America Carlsbad -CA
A.J.P. Accredited Jewelry Professional
Colegio Americano de Quito Quito-Ecuador
High School Diploma
I.B. Certified in Economics, English and Spanish
Cell: (754) 304-6662
Home: (407) 614-4914
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Windermere, FL
1mgc3007@hotmail.com(754)304-6662
2017 (Expected
graduation)
European Business School ENEB Barcelona-Spain
M.B.A. Masters in Business Administration
2. GabrielaCastaneda
Work Experience (Continued)
2006-2007 J. Gonzalez Advertising & Marketing Coral Springs, FL
Media Coordinator and VIPAccount Manager
Production of Advertising and Marketing Campaigns for
clients such as Mercy Hospital and Humana Insurance.
In charge of negotiating and purchasing mass media (TV,
Newspapers, Magazine, Direct Mail, Inserts, Billboards, etc.)
Graphic Design and Database Management (ACT, ADMAX)
2004-2006 Missouri Meetings and Events St. Louis, MO
Director of Business Development
Elaborated Business plans for the company's expansion.
Planed and executed all aspects of trade show management.
Advertising Sales and Database Management.
Translated Company's documents.
Opened a new Self Publishing division.
Generated data analysis, business plans and created mar-
keting plans.
Worked with graphic designers to design magazines, find
articles and designed ads for customers.
Organized FAM tours
Fall 2004 SPARK AGENCY St. Louis, MO
Part Time: Print Lab & Advertising Assistant
Worked in Printing Lab to create billboards, brochures and
advertising campaigns for Anheuser Busch (Budweiser)
2003-2005 DESKTOP TECHNICAL SERVICES (WU) St. Louis, MO
Team Leader
Organized, coordinated and managed night shift lab assistants.
Helped teachers and students with problems trouble shooting
computers, projectors and other technical difficulties.
Fall 2002 RIVERFRONT TIMES NEWSPAPER St. Louis, MO
Advertising & Sales Intern
Proof read articles. Assisted in paper layout. Contacted clients
about advertising in the newspaper.
2001-2002 PHONATHON(WU) St. Louis, MO
Worked in Fundraising Call Center.
Database Management.
Won 1st prize various times for record Donations.
Public Speaking Skills
Talked in front of 35 UN ambassa-
dors from different countries at
UNHCHR (United Nations High
Commissioner for Human Rights)
headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
Official SIFE (Students in Free
Enterprise) speaker in Regional
Competitions, team leader and proj-
ect manager. Won 1st runner up for
best Economics sustainability project
between 2,800 other projects.
Gave Orientations and lectures on
Culture Shock, Introduction to Ecua-
dorean Culture and Gemology.
Model UN (United Nations)
Newspaper Coordinator.
RBC (Regional Business Coun-
cil) Mentor ship: Contemporary Produc-
tions. Mentor: Steve Schankman
Academy of the Sacred Heart:
Economics substitute teacher to 12th
graders.
Fundación Niños de María:
English and Art teacher for 32 primary
school students 2007-2009.
Consultant for TradingAgro Cia.
Ltd. Designed logo, web page , created
their business plan, brochure, export
manual and was involved in the design
of their reception center for Cocoa
Beans.
Leadership/Involvement
(Continued)2007-2014 JOYERIA WINDSOR Quito-Ecuador
Business Owner (Jewelry Store)
Created Business and Marketing plans for the jewelry store.
Responsible for Advertising Campaigns and Brand Appeal.
Trained Sales Team. Built Customer Relationships.
Client/Suppliers Data base administrator.
Budget Projections and managed the company’s finances.
Organized Fashion Shows and attended Trade shows.
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