Enrique G. Cruz has had a multifaceted career including over 20 years at American Airlines where he rose to become a Regional Managing Director, as well as hosting a popular radio program, appearing on television, writing newspaper articles, and teaching. He has extensive experience in the airline, tourism, and sports industries in Puerto Rico and Latin America. Currently he provides strategic business consulting while hosting a two-hour radio program giving political and economic analysis and commentary.
CBS Puerto Rico is a cable television station available in over 600,000 households in Puerto Rico. It provides local and regional news programming in English to serve the 15% of Puerto Rico's population that speaks English well. The station's target audience is educated, bilingual business and community leaders. CBS Puerto Rico supports various local charitable causes and organizations. It broadcasts on major cable systems across the island.
Wilma Roman-Abreu is a bilingual producer and writer with over 20 years of experience producing news stories and digital content for Spanish language television. She currently works as a segment producer for Univision's "Cita con tu Salud," where she produces weekly stories on health topics. Prior to this role, she spent over 12 years as an associate producer and editor for Univision's investigative newsmagazine show "Aqui y Ahora," producing major breaking news stories. She has extensive experience in research, field production, post-production, and digital/social media content management.
Rolman Vergara Castillo is a highly motivated Emmy nominated news anchor/reporter with over 10 years of experience in television and radio media. He has experience researching, reporting, and anchoring news programs covering a wide variety of topics in both English and Spanish. His areas of expertise include news anchoring, reporting, writing, editing, problem solving, interviewing, and bilingual communication.
Gustavo Rivas is a public relations professional with over 10 years of experience in the tourism industry. He currently works for Latitude International, representing clients such as Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board and Ecuador Ministry of Tourism. Previously, he worked for Mexico Tourism Board in New York. His responsibilities include maintaining media relationships, designing PR campaigns, developing social media strategies, managing crises, and organizing press trips. He has a Master's degree in organizational communication and public relations and is bilingual in Spanish and English. References praise his professionalism, preparation, creativity, and ability to work well under pressure.
Debra Ellen Schackner is an accomplished international media professional with over 30 years of experience producing television and video content for government agencies and private companies. She has expertise in public relations, crisis management, project management, and digital video production. Her career highlights include producing live global broadcasts from political conventions and coordinating media coverage of major events with world leaders. She is currently seeking new opportunities to utilize her skills in visual storytelling, media relations, and creative leadership.
Rick Schneider has over 40 years of experience in business development, marketing, media, and travel. He has held leadership roles such as Vice President of Global Business Development, Director of Global Business Development, and President and Founder of his own travel agency. He has significant experience in sales, negotiating partnerships, public speaking, and growing companies from startups to millions in revenue.
Rick Schneider has over 40 years of experience in business development, marketing, media, and broadcasting. He has held leadership roles such as Vice President of Global Business Development and Director of Global Business Development for various travel companies, growing their affiliate networks worldwide. Prior to his career in travel, he worked in broadcasting for over 15 years as a television anchor and radio host.
This document is a resume for Julio Alejandro Hernandez. It summarizes his work experience which includes being a national radio and TV correspondent in Chicago from 2012-2014 where he reported on business, finance and politics. Prior to that, from 2011-2012, he was the Sub General Director for a Mexican newspaper where he oversaw various operations and saw a 20% increase in publicity sales. The resume also lists his education including a BA from ITESM in Mexico and study abroad programs in France and England.
CBS Puerto Rico is a cable television station available in over 600,000 households in Puerto Rico. It provides local and regional news programming in English to serve the 15% of Puerto Rico's population that speaks English well. The station's target audience is educated, bilingual business and community leaders. CBS Puerto Rico supports various local charitable causes and organizations. It broadcasts on major cable systems across the island.
Wilma Roman-Abreu is a bilingual producer and writer with over 20 years of experience producing news stories and digital content for Spanish language television. She currently works as a segment producer for Univision's "Cita con tu Salud," where she produces weekly stories on health topics. Prior to this role, she spent over 12 years as an associate producer and editor for Univision's investigative newsmagazine show "Aqui y Ahora," producing major breaking news stories. She has extensive experience in research, field production, post-production, and digital/social media content management.
Rolman Vergara Castillo is a highly motivated Emmy nominated news anchor/reporter with over 10 years of experience in television and radio media. He has experience researching, reporting, and anchoring news programs covering a wide variety of topics in both English and Spanish. His areas of expertise include news anchoring, reporting, writing, editing, problem solving, interviewing, and bilingual communication.
Gustavo Rivas is a public relations professional with over 10 years of experience in the tourism industry. He currently works for Latitude International, representing clients such as Puerto Vallarta Tourism Board and Ecuador Ministry of Tourism. Previously, he worked for Mexico Tourism Board in New York. His responsibilities include maintaining media relationships, designing PR campaigns, developing social media strategies, managing crises, and organizing press trips. He has a Master's degree in organizational communication and public relations and is bilingual in Spanish and English. References praise his professionalism, preparation, creativity, and ability to work well under pressure.
Debra Ellen Schackner is an accomplished international media professional with over 30 years of experience producing television and video content for government agencies and private companies. She has expertise in public relations, crisis management, project management, and digital video production. Her career highlights include producing live global broadcasts from political conventions and coordinating media coverage of major events with world leaders. She is currently seeking new opportunities to utilize her skills in visual storytelling, media relations, and creative leadership.
Rick Schneider has over 40 years of experience in business development, marketing, media, and travel. He has held leadership roles such as Vice President of Global Business Development, Director of Global Business Development, and President and Founder of his own travel agency. He has significant experience in sales, negotiating partnerships, public speaking, and growing companies from startups to millions in revenue.
Rick Schneider has over 40 years of experience in business development, marketing, media, and broadcasting. He has held leadership roles such as Vice President of Global Business Development and Director of Global Business Development for various travel companies, growing their affiliate networks worldwide. Prior to his career in travel, he worked in broadcasting for over 15 years as a television anchor and radio host.
This document is a resume for Julio Alejandro Hernandez. It summarizes his work experience which includes being a national radio and TV correspondent in Chicago from 2012-2014 where he reported on business, finance and politics. Prior to that, from 2011-2012, he was the Sub General Director for a Mexican newspaper where he oversaw various operations and saw a 20% increase in publicity sales. The resume also lists his education including a BA from ITESM in Mexico and study abroad programs in France and England.
Actualidad 1020am is a Coral Gables-based Spanish radio station that has grown in ratings since launching in January last year. It aims to provide balanced news programming for South Florida's diverse Hispanic population. The station has full news and production staff from various nationalities reflective of Miami. It also has support from the largest radio news network in Venezuela and CNN International. In 2010, Actualidad 1020am will be the exclusive Spanish radio broadcaster of over 50 World Cup games from South Africa, scheduled at times ideal for Miami listeners.
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Mark De Anda is an award-winning public relations and marketing professional with over 27 years of experience in broadcast media and executive communications. He currently works as a Public Relations Officer for internal and executive communications at SFMTA, where he is responsible for writing executive communications, newsletters, reports, and talking points. Previously, he worked at SFMTA as a Public Relations Officer for marketing where he conceived marketing campaigns and developed public outreach materials. He has also held management and on-air roles at radio stations, where he received national awards for programming.
Kevan Goff-Parker is currently the public information manager for the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. He has over 30 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, marketing, and journalism. He has worked for several Fortune 100 companies and organizations. Goff-Parker is skilled in various communications formats including print, online, video, and radio. He has received numerous awards for his work and freelances in strategic communications and event planning.
Kevan Goff-Parker is currently the Manager of Development & Strategic Communications for Teach For America-Oklahoma City. He has over 20 years of experience in communications, marketing, and public relations for various organizations, including Fortune 100 companies and state agencies. He specializes in media relations, branding, event planning, and strategic giving.
This document is a resume for Andrew Jarosh, a copywriter seeking a position in communications. Over the past 12 years, Jarosh has worked as the editor for the Fort Myers-News Press, where he was responsible for overseeing daily content in the newspaper and online. He has experience spearheading digital strategies, publishing books, and taking on overseas journalism assignments. Jarosh's qualifications include a master's degree in communications and 30 years of experience in journalism, editing, research, and digital skills.
Renata Gimenes is a Brazilian journalist seeking a communications or marketing/PR opportunity. She has 20 years of experience in journalism, public relations, and integrated communications. Her experience includes reporting, producing, editing, and event coverage for news agencies, TV, radio, PR agencies, and more. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism, an MBA in marketing, and additional qualifications in print journalism, communication, and international journalism.
This document provides biographies of 20 speakers at the IPRA 2010 XIX Public Relations World Congress. It summarizes their professional experiences and positions in public relations, communications, and related fields. The speakers represent organizations such as Burson-Marsteller, Google, Microsoft, Saudi Aramco, Shell, the World Bank, Ogilvy, Pfizer, Rumeur Publique, Maslov PR, Bromley Communications, Hill and Knowlton, Ketchum, Weber Shandwick, Antamina Mining Company, Edelman, the University of Maryland, IPRA, the Institute for PR, Boston University, and the University of Florida.
The document provides a summary of qualifications and experience for Marco Castro, a photographer and communication professional. It includes his contact information, education history including a B.A. in Communication and Culture from CUNY School of Professional Studies and near completion of a B.A. in Graphic Communication Design from National Autonomus University of México. It also outlines his skills and extensive professional experience in photography for organizations such as the United Nations, Mexican government offices and publications, and as a consultant and board member for professional photography associations.
The New Cities Foundation organized the 2013 New Cities Summit in São Paulo, Brazil. The summit generated over 300 global press clippings with a total advertising value exceeding $9.5 million. Over 100 journalists attended and produced in-depth reports in top international and sector publications. Extensive local media coverage in Brazil included TV, radio, and newspaper articles with a total value of over $8 million. The Foundation secured partnerships with 8 international media organizations and a major Brazilian media group to promote the summit.
This document outlines strategic communication services for targeting diverse audiences. It describes PoliticsInColor.com, a website that publishes political commentary and news analysis from diverse sources. It then provides biographies of the key personnel and their relevant experience. Several pages detail the capabilities of the company, including video production, design services, social media management, and editorial development. The document concludes by proposing extended campaign coverage, a personalized streaming channel, and various online/mobile advertising and sponsored content options.
Bruce Cadwallader is an experienced communications and media relations professional with over 30 years of experience in journalism and public relations. He has worked as a senior staff reporter for The Columbus Dispatch, covering major news stories and the courts, and currently works as Senior Director for Peritus, a public relations firm. He has received several awards for his journalism work and has held leadership roles with the Society of Professional Journalists, where he served on their national board of directors.
Actualidad 1020am is a Coral Gables-based Spanish radio station that has grown in ratings since launching in January last year. It aims to provide balanced news programming for South Florida's diverse Hispanic population. The station has full news and production staff from various nationalities reflective of Miami. It also has support from the largest radio news network in Venezuela and CNN International. In 2010, Actualidad 1020am will be the exclusive Spanish radio broadcaster of over 50 World Cup games from South Africa, scheduled at times ideal for Miami listeners.
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Pirozzolo Company Corporate Biography and cases we have worked on for Wilmington Trust, AgriVest, Wright Express Metcalf & Eddy, Citibank, Legacy Financial Advisors, Rypos, The Government of Vietnam, The Government of Japan.
Mark De Anda is an award-winning public relations and marketing professional with over 27 years of experience in broadcast media and executive communications. He currently works as a Public Relations Officer for internal and executive communications at SFMTA, where he is responsible for writing executive communications, newsletters, reports, and talking points. Previously, he worked at SFMTA as a Public Relations Officer for marketing where he conceived marketing campaigns and developed public outreach materials. He has also held management and on-air roles at radio stations, where he received national awards for programming.
Kevan Goff-Parker is currently the public information manager for the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. He has over 30 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, marketing, and journalism. He has worked for several Fortune 100 companies and organizations. Goff-Parker is skilled in various communications formats including print, online, video, and radio. He has received numerous awards for his work and freelances in strategic communications and event planning.
Kevan Goff-Parker is currently the Manager of Development & Strategic Communications for Teach For America-Oklahoma City. He has over 20 years of experience in communications, marketing, and public relations for various organizations, including Fortune 100 companies and state agencies. He specializes in media relations, branding, event planning, and strategic giving.
This document is a resume for Andrew Jarosh, a copywriter seeking a position in communications. Over the past 12 years, Jarosh has worked as the editor for the Fort Myers-News Press, where he was responsible for overseeing daily content in the newspaper and online. He has experience spearheading digital strategies, publishing books, and taking on overseas journalism assignments. Jarosh's qualifications include a master's degree in communications and 30 years of experience in journalism, editing, research, and digital skills.
Renata Gimenes is a Brazilian journalist seeking a communications or marketing/PR opportunity. She has 20 years of experience in journalism, public relations, and integrated communications. Her experience includes reporting, producing, editing, and event coverage for news agencies, TV, radio, PR agencies, and more. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism, an MBA in marketing, and additional qualifications in print journalism, communication, and international journalism.
This document provides biographies of 20 speakers at the IPRA 2010 XIX Public Relations World Congress. It summarizes their professional experiences and positions in public relations, communications, and related fields. The speakers represent organizations such as Burson-Marsteller, Google, Microsoft, Saudi Aramco, Shell, the World Bank, Ogilvy, Pfizer, Rumeur Publique, Maslov PR, Bromley Communications, Hill and Knowlton, Ketchum, Weber Shandwick, Antamina Mining Company, Edelman, the University of Maryland, IPRA, the Institute for PR, Boston University, and the University of Florida.
The document provides a summary of qualifications and experience for Marco Castro, a photographer and communication professional. It includes his contact information, education history including a B.A. in Communication and Culture from CUNY School of Professional Studies and near completion of a B.A. in Graphic Communication Design from National Autonomus University of México. It also outlines his skills and extensive professional experience in photography for organizations such as the United Nations, Mexican government offices and publications, and as a consultant and board member for professional photography associations.
The New Cities Foundation organized the 2013 New Cities Summit in São Paulo, Brazil. The summit generated over 300 global press clippings with a total advertising value exceeding $9.5 million. Over 100 journalists attended and produced in-depth reports in top international and sector publications. Extensive local media coverage in Brazil included TV, radio, and newspaper articles with a total value of over $8 million. The Foundation secured partnerships with 8 international media organizations and a major Brazilian media group to promote the summit.
This document outlines strategic communication services for targeting diverse audiences. It describes PoliticsInColor.com, a website that publishes political commentary and news analysis from diverse sources. It then provides biographies of the key personnel and their relevant experience. Several pages detail the capabilities of the company, including video production, design services, social media management, and editorial development. The document concludes by proposing extended campaign coverage, a personalized streaming channel, and various online/mobile advertising and sponsored content options.
Bruce Cadwallader is an experienced communications and media relations professional with over 30 years of experience in journalism and public relations. He has worked as a senior staff reporter for The Columbus Dispatch, covering major news stories and the courts, and currently works as Senior Director for Peritus, a public relations firm. He has received several awards for his journalism work and has held leadership roles with the Society of Professional Journalists, where he served on their national board of directors.
1. January 16, 2017
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Curriculum Vitae
At this moment in his fascinating multi-faceted career, Enrique G. (“Quíque”) Cruz
provides expert strategic business consulting while also serving, since 2007, as the
highly-respected host of top-rated Uno Radio Group’s two-hour afternoon drive-
time program, “Análisis 630” on NotiUno (630AM), giving listeners his unique
brand of political and socio-economic analysis, incisive interviews and commentary.
His combination of business acumen and political savvy allows his guests to get their
message across, while allowing his audience to better see and understand the often
complex issues that affect them. He has also broadcast a daily hour-long drive-time
program on 50,000-watt WONQ (1030AM), Orlando’s #1 Spanish-Talk station;
with an estimated 1 million Puerto Ricans in 2016, Florida has become a major
battleground for the Hispanic vote.
Cruz’s fluency in both English and Spanish has meant landing exclusive interviews
with leaders such as former New York Mayor Giuliani, presidential candidates
Romney, Gingrich and Santorum, as well as taking Análisis 630 to Washington, D.C.
to interview the growing number of Washington figures concerned with the more
than 8 million Puerto Rican U.S. citizens on the Island and U.S. mainland. Jose
María Aznar, former Prime Minister of Spain, is among the several world leaders he
has interviewed; the Island’s Governor, Luis Fortuño (R) and one of Pres. Obama’s
advisors on Puerto Rico, Andres Lopez, are among Análisis 630’s regular weekly
guests.
Cruz’s media presence has not been limited to radio, however, with numerous
appearances on a variety of news-and-analysis television programs and in the press
as the author of numerous newspaper Op/Ed pieces… a regular columnist in the
Island’s dailies, including El Vocero and EEll NNuueevvoo DDííaa. He has produced and hosted a
series of forums on the Island’s future which are broadcast live on radio, tv and the
internet. He has also been featured as an expert on Puerto Rico on national
television by “Dan Rather Reports” and the ABC Radio Network.
Of all the many analysts/commentators on the Island and in the Diaspora, Quíque is
distinguished by his understanding of how the world, and Puerto Rico, really
works… the result of a fascinating career, and experience in dealing with
government, in managing various businesses and teaching.
He began his career in 1982 by joining American Airlines (AA) as part of its
Passenger Services team, quickly rising to Regional Manager-Passenger Sales &
Reservations for Puerto Rico-US Virgin Islands, Regional Managing Director-
Mexico (1994-97) and Regional Managing Director-Caribbean (1997-2003)… the
first Puerto Rican to be named a Managing Director by AA… and at the age of 34.
In 1997, he was also entrusted with serving as AA’s Government Affairs Director
for Puerto Rico, assessing strategic business alliances and opportunities for business
development, as well as for providing effective community representation.
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During his two decades at AA, Cruz’s pioneering initiatives yielded benefits for the
tourism sectors in many ways, most notably winning approval for Puerto Rico
residents to enjoy the benefits of AA’s loyalty program and Citibank’s AAdvantage®
Card. On being transferred to Mexico in 1994, Cruz not only ran all operations for
the entire Region, but also conceived and implemented the creation of the highly-
successful “Hispanic Reservations Desk” at AA during his 3-year tenure there.
A believer in “strategic synergy,” he enthusiastically recommended the integration of
the airline and hotel sectors wherever practical. This kind of thinking led him to
create special projects such as the first-ever airline sales blitzes, promoting the Island
in 22 U.S. markets, as well as the development of the Puerto Rico “Fly-Free”
Program, which jump-started travel to the Island after 9/11. His entrepreneurial
relationship with the P.R. Tourism Company, together with his successful
negotiations on landing-fee discounts, resulted in a 40% increase in scheduled flights
into Puerto Rico. His belief, and interest, in the growth and expansion of tourism
in the western region of Puerto Rico led to his being asked to take charge of AA’s
operational start-up at Borinquen Airport (former Ramey AFB) in Aguadilla.
Following his 20-year tenure at AA, Quíque decided to expand his horizons, sharing
his knowledge of the airline and tourism industries with the next generation by
joining the Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez faculty at its Universidad del Este’s
Tourism and Hospitality Management Program in Carolina, P.R.
In addition to the global airline and tourism industries, Cruz understands another
major worldwide business: sports. As President of MB Sports, Inc., he initiated,
successfully concluded and managed the ground-breaking negotiations and
presentation in 2003 and 2004 of the first major league baseball games ever held in
Puerto Rico. Always a visionary when it comes to developing events that promote
tourism, he developed several more sports-related projects, including having Puerto
Rico host the 2006 and 2009 World Baseball Classics. Not surprisingly, in 2007 he
was also tapped to serve as General Manager and Editor-in-Chief of Puerto Rico
Sports, a monthly magazine.
Cruz holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of
Puerto Rico. Ever inquisitive, he has also earned credits in Biology Studies from the
Pre-Medical School at Ohio University.
He has received numerous honors, including being recognized as “Outstanding
Executive” for 1998 by the Sales & Marketing Executives Association and as the
P.R. Chamber of Commerce’s “Businessman of the Year” Award in 1993 and
“Zenith” Award in 2011. Quíque has been involved in a variety of community
organizations, including the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Down Syndrome
Foundation, United Way and the Salvation Army of P.R. and is an active participant
in numerous charity campaigns, including Ponce’s Centro Sor Isolina Ferre among
others.
He and his wife, Vivian, have four sons and reside in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.
Quíque can be contacted at: enriquecruzpr@me.com or 787-974-5212