Alexander Valenzuela

 ALEXANDER VALENZUELA PROFESSIONAL PROFILE I have a Bachelor in Media and Communication Science -Major in Journalism- from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, one of the most prestigious universities in Latin America. During my career, I had the opportunity to learn several things about Advertising, Corporate and Organizational Media. Therefore, I have conceptual and functional ideas that are related to companies. Within my skills are all kind of written articles: either news, chronicles, reports, columns or releases. Turning them into products of excellent quality thanks to my spelling and writing. Another item that supports my preparation is the ICFES' Saber Pro Test (A Colombian Government test). Each of the results obtained exceeded the national established levels. Words such as discipline, commitment, persistence and dedication are part of my qualities. As well as the interest to continue growing academically and personally. WORK EXPERIENCE Escenario Radio -College Radio Station- (July 2008- December 2009): I managed the console for three different programs. Then I was the Director of my two own spots, one about culture and the other one about soccer. Campus Informativo -College TV News- (January 2012 - June 2012): I was part of the news production due to my audio and video editing skills. As well as a cameraman. ElTiempo.com -Colombian Newspaper- (January 2012- June 2012): University Internship. I developed notes for the El Tiempo's website. Revista Directo Bogotá -Magazine- (July 2012- December 2012): I elaborated articles for this printed publication. Bogotá En Directo -Journalism Site- (January 2013- June 2013): It was a University's web media. Basically as a reporter. Pepe Ganga – Children's Toy and Clothing Store- (March 2013- November 2013): Commercial adviser, salesperson, toy tester and customer service responsibilities. Diario ADN (January 2014- July 2014): This is where I carried out my professional practices, it belongs to Casa Editorial El Tiempo, which is Colombia's biggest printed newspaper. I wrote daily news for Bogotá, culture, sports and technology sections. Due to my excellent performance I graded A+. Polo Democrático Alternativo (April 2015- September 2015): Political Party's Press Coordinator and Journalist for Clara López Obregón's race towards Bogotá Mayor's Office. In these positions, my main functions were writing releases, conducting interviews, audio editing, daily media monitoring as well as the official photographer for each tour and event. Content published on websites and social networks. Also, all this information was uploaded to my self-managed database. Teleperformance Colombia -Contact Center & BPO- (August 2016- July 2017): Customer service adviser at Wish's bilingual campaign. Personal Trainer -Freelance- (September 2017- Present): Ensuring good exercising techniques and providing a fitness lifestyle. Sports nutrition, supplements and training advisory. ACADEMIC FORMATION University Studies: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Media and Communication Science -Major in Journalism-,-. Universidad Santo Tomás Media and Communication Science,-. High School: Colegio Montferri Bogotá, 2007. COURSES Fundamentals of Digital Marketing (2019). Google certified and accredited by Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB Europe) and The Open University. LANGUAGES Spanish: 100% native. English: 80% of spoken, written and reading comprehension skills. Certified by the Oxford Online Placement Test (OOPT) with a score of 98 out of 120. Equivalent to C1 level from Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). INVESTIGATION PROJECT Professional Thesis: “¿Una ciudad humana con los ciegos? Cuatro historias de personas con discapacidad visual en Bogotá” (2013). “A human city for the blind? Four people's stories with visual disabilities in Bogotá” (2013). Research about the cultural carelessness of the Capital towards visually impaired people. It resulted in social and architectural barriers that exclude an adequate development for this population. Graded A+. TECHNOLOGY SKILLS Camera management: Sony XDCAM EX1R and EX3. Nikon D90. Basics: Office package programs such as Word and PowerPoint. Advanced: I have knowledge in Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Premiere, Audition and Sony Vegas. I use Hermes for newspaper production. PERSONAL REFERENCES 1- Cristian Joán Ángel (Business Administration) Cell phone: -- Esteban Mojica Beltrán (Media and Communication Science) Cell phone: -- Pedro Adrián Zuluaga (Pontificia Universidad Javeriana's Professor and Thesis Adviser) Cell phone: - PERSONAL INFORMATION NameAlexander Valenzuela Agudelo ID number- BirthdateMay 19th 1990 Place of birthBogotá, Colombia StatusSingle Residence addressCalle 19 Norte # 15-66 -Torres de Laureles, Bloque 2, Apartamento 204- (Armenia, Quindío) Cell phone --