1. Gretchen Marín Mendoza
39st. #439B Hills Bros • San Juan, PR 00924 • (787) 314-2858 • gret_marin@hotmail.com
EXPERIENCED JOURNALIST
CELEBRITIES | BEAUTY | GASTRONOMY | FASHION | LIFESTYLE
 Celebrity journalist with over 12 years of international journalism experience in Puerto Rico’s most
recognized publications.
 Experience and exposure interviewing globally recognized Hollywood A-List stars such as Katy Perry,
Mark Anthony, Ricky Martin, Roselyn Sánchez, Amaury Nolasco & Jennifer Lopez, as well as world
renowned fashion designers such as Carolina Herrera & Oscar De La Renta.
 Recognized as one of Puerto Rico’s top expert journalist across multiple demographics and genres.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hola! Puerto Rico:
Sub-Director: Editorial March 2012 – June 2013
 Traveled to Los Angeles for an exclusive cover interview and photo shoot with Roselyn Sánchez. Photo
shoot was for the official first showing of her baby, Sebella Rose.
 Traveled to Miami for exclusive interview with Marc Anthony for the pre-launching of “Marc Anthony
3.0” album.
 Exclusive interview with Alejandro García Padilla (Governor Elect 2013) and his family.
Casiano Communications: IMAGEN Magazine
Journalist November 2005 – March 2012
 Exclusive interview with David and Victoria Beckham in New York City during the Global launching of the
“Beckham Signature” fragrance.
 Invited by Carolina Herrera to cover her New York fashion show in 2009
 Exclusive cover interview of Jennifer Lopez in Miami leading up to the global release of “Como Ama
Una Mujer”
 Puerto Rico’s only journalist assigned to cover and interview Katy Perry in Mexico for the launch of her
“Purrs” fragrance.
 Traveled to Spain as lead journalist for the European launching of Maná’s “Amar es Combatir” album. In
2007 the album won a Grammy Award in the category of Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album, and on
April 26, 2007 it received two Billboard Latin Music Awards.
 Traveled to Georgia for an exclusive interview with Frank Lucas and his family. The movie American
Gangster starring Denzel Washington is based on his life.
 Exclusive cover interview and photo shoot with Amaury Nolasco for the launching of “Armored”
 Exclusive interview with Luis Fortuño (Puerto Rico’s Governor 2009-2013)
Editorial Televisa: CARAS Puerto Rico Magazine
Journalist August 2004 – November 2005
 Exclusive cover interview and lead journalist for interview with Ricky Martin in New York City. Interview
lead to personal friendship which lasts to today.
 Cover interview with Dayanara Torres (Miss Universe 2003).
 Cover interview with Juanes for the global release of “Mi Sangre” album which went to win 2005 Latin
Grammy Awards for Best Rock Solo Vocal Album, Best Rock Song & Best Short Form Music Video.
Casiano Communications: BUENA VIDA Magazine
Journalist September 2002 – August 2004
 Exclusive cover interview with Chayanne leading up to the release of “Sincero” and album which
became his second number-one set on the ''Billboard'' Top Latin Albums and received a nomination for
a Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album.
 Lead journalist and interviewer for artists such as Victor Manuelle, Tommy Torres and Miguel Bosé
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science (BS): Marketing and Communication
Major: Journalism
Metropolitan University of Puerto Rico
KEY SKILLS
International
Assignments
Interviewing
Celebrity Reporting
Home and Lifestyle
Reporting
Fashion Reporting
Multimedia Reporting
Editorial Writing
News Writing
Press Releases
Research Reports
TECHNOLOGY
SUMMARY
MAC OS Platform
MS Office (Word,
Excel & Power Point)
WoodWing Software
ASSOCIATIONS
National Association
of Hispanic
Journalists
LANGUAGES
Spanish – Natural
English – Fluent
TRAINING AND
DEVELOPMENT
Radio Hosting
Writing for Media
Public Relations
Script Writing for TV
and Movies
Fashion Design