Yucef Alejandro Patiño Ruge

YUCEF ALEJANDRO PATIÑO RUGE Journalist - Communications Specialist SUMMARY 2311 Prime Circle Unit B Kissimee, Fl 34746 Movil: - --https://www.linkedin.com/in/yucef-patino/ Journalist with over 8+ years of experience in print and digital media journalist and reporter and corporate communications specialist. Results-driven corporate communications coordinator experienced in leading corporate communication strategies. Determined, tireless and hardworking and reliable with entrepreneurial spirit and passion for developing and reporting engaging content. WORK HISTORY Communications Analyst Certicámara S.A. • Bogotá, Bogotá Sep/2020 - Jan/2021 - Press release and external communications. - Conducted live and taped interviews to obtain information. - Managed all aspects of content production for digital properties. - Interviewed guests on specific topics. - Researched and produced daily news reports. Multi-media Journalist and Editor Noti-America • Bogotá, Bogotá March/2019 - March/2020 - Wrote, edited and produced stories for multiple platforms, including Internet and digital channels. - Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation. Staff Reporter and Communications Manager National Federation Of Aviculturists From Colombia, • Bogotá, Bogotá April/2018 - Jan/2019 - Press release and external communications. - Conducted live and taped interviews to obtain information. - Managed all aspects of content production for digital properties. - Interviewed guests on specific topics. - Researched and produced daily news reports. - Helped shape narrative on key issues through effective storytelling and knowledge of public opinion. - Utilized social media outlets to connect directly with public. - Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging and factchecked stories. Responded to emergencies and breaking news stories with strong sense of urgency, at any hour. Senior Multi Media News Journalist Con Sentidos Media • Bogotá, Bogotá Feb/2014 - May/2017 - Covered arts, entertainment, music, and technology news. - Work cooperatively with photographer to assigned to story. - Report, write, capture visual content, edit and produce stories for digital platforms on deadline. - Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting. - Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events and topics of interest to quickly assign coverage to staff. - Interviewed guests on specific topics. - Helped grow online readership by 35 % through reliable reporting on relevant news and events impacting community. Senior Print and digital Journalist Orvisa Communications Agency • Bogotá, Bogotá Oct /2010 - Dec/2013 -Wrote, edited and produced stories for multiple platforms, including Internet and digital channels. - Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation. - Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas. - Utilized adobe and microsoft software to produce professional pieces. - Pursued and developed stories independently and for assignment, covering range of topics. - Followed through on beat sources, contacts and leads to gather information for stories. - Applied understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories. - Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time. EDUCATION • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: SOCIAL COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM. Universidad de La Sabana • Bogotá, Colombia 2008 (+ 13 years college degree.) CERTIFICATIONS • GATHERING AND DEVELOPING THE NEWS. Michigan State University (coursera) 2021. • WHAT IS NEWS? JOURNALISM. Michigan State University (Coursera) 2020. • ESTRATEGIAS DE REDES SOCIALES. Universidad Austral, Argentina Coursera) 2020. • COMUNICACIÓN LABORAL EN EL SIGLO XXI. University of California, Irvine (Coursera) 2020. • FUNDAMENTOS DE MARKETING DIGITAL. IAB de EUROPA - OPEN UNIVERSITY, GOOGLE 2020. • INTRODUCCIÓN AL MARKETING DIGITAL. PLATZI, APPS.CO, MINTIC COLOMBA 2020. SKILLS • Proficient in grammar. • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. • Creativity. • Solid writing/reporting skills. • News reporter. SOFTWARE MICROSOFT OFFICE Word Power Point Excel ADOBE lllustrator Indesign Photoshop 100% 90% 70% 70% 60% 70% CMS Wordpress SONY VEGAS EDITOR 90%