Xavier Emmanuel Caraballo-Sandoz

Communication Advisor and Public Relationist at University of Puerto Rico

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Summary

• Advisor with an exceptional knowledge of Public Communication, Journalism, Legislative, Public Relations

and Political Communication.

• Knowledge of written and Spoken: English, Spanish and French Languages.

• Expert in learning new concepts quickly, working well under pressure and communicating ideas clearly and

efficiently.

• Expert in providing leadership and managing the unit or department; develop unit procedures, conducting

meetings and representing unit or program at internal and external meetings.

• Extensive computer training, including knowledge of multiple networking environments.

• Aware of Institutional and Communicative Protocol as well as Public and Politic Policy.

Experience

Senior Communication and Public Relationist Advisor at University of Puerto Rico

September 2012 - June 2013 (10 months)

• Prepare or edit organizational publications for internal and external audiences, including employee

newsletters and stockholders' reports.

• Supervise personell

• Respond to requests for information from the media or designate another appropriate spokesperson or

information source.

• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of community, consumer, employee,

and public interest groups.

• Plan and direct development and communication of informational programs to maintain favorable public

and stockholder perceptions of an organization's accomplishments and agenda.

• Confer with production and support personnel to produce or coordinate production of advertisements and

promotions.

• Arrange public appearances, lectures, contests, or exhibits for clients to increase product and service

awareness and to promote goodwill.

• Manages the end-to-end delivery of innovative and effective communications and marketing products,

services, and strategies;

Executive Legislative & Special Assistant at Puerto Rico State Senate

July 2011 - December 2012 (1 year 6 months)

• Respond to inquiries made by Senators about logistic and Communication with local media.

• Supervise personell

• Experience analyzing and interpreting data to support customer category management.

• Assist in the advisements of communicational guidelines or policies on projects, studies, bills and/or

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research.

• Writing Letters and Speeches for Senators Special Events.

• Coordinate and implement policies set by the Senators.

• Reviewing, editing, and proofreading legislation, amendments to legislation, legal memorandums, and other

written Office work product;

• Drafting legislative resolutions and memorials;

• Conducting policy and legal research;

• Reviewing Executive Branch agency rules to determine whether they are within the rule-making authority

of the promulgating agency.

• Work with the protocols established by the Senators and Special Committees of the Senate of Puerto Rico.

• Assisting and Coordinating Meetings for and with the Senators with other local and International Legislators

and working in logistic, meeting planning and public and international communication policy.

• Research and analyze regulation and legislation which may affect public land ranchers

• Draft and distribute information/newsletter to members.

• Monitor Congressional hearings and communicate developments to members.

• Assist in planning national meetings including logistics, sponsorships, and agenda.

• Manage website content, including posting and editing material for the site.

• Actively participate in staff meetings and collaborate with colleagues in the office.

• Work and coordinate with staff on legislative issues.

• Participate and assist with meetings and conventions.

Special Assitant at University of Puerto Rico

March 2011 - July 2011 (5 months)

• Assist the Camp Director in supervision of daily activities, general operations of camps and camp programs

to ensure high quality in communication with local media and the community.

• Coordinate quality and safety before and after care in all places; assist in program development, recruitment

and personnel administration along with the communication activities planned for the achieving of the camp.

• Organizing the Protocol as well as the logistic and working with special events, promotions and other

special needs that may arise.

• Ensure that all settings of the program area are performed correctly and on time.

• Ensure the maintenance of administrative and program records accurate.

Special Assistant of the Superintendent Communication at Puerto Rico Department of Education

June 2006 - July 2011 (5 years 2 months)

• Assist the Camp Director in supervision of daily activities, general operations of camps and camp programs

to ensure high quality in communication with local media and the community.

• Coordinate quality and safety before and after care in all places; assist in program development, recruitment

and personnel administration along with the communication activities planned for the achieving of the camp.

• Organizing the Protocol as well as the logistic and working with special events, promotions and other

special needs that may arise.

• Ensure that all settings of the program area are performed correctly and on time.

• Ensure the maintenance of administrative and program records accurate.

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• Respond to inquiries made by the Director

• To advise, propose guidelines or policies on projects, studies or research.

• Coordinate and implement policies set by the Board.

• Check compliance with the resolutions and protocols established Department.

Executive Board Member at University of Puerto Rico

September 2010 - March 2011 (7 months)

• Attend all Sessions and Meetings convened by the Chancellor, Deans, Faculty Councils and Student

Representation.

• Be in constant communication with Students and Representatives of each group to identify concerns,

suggestions and proposals.

• Participate actively and continuously in the General Council of Students.

• Maintain ongoing communication with the Schools Policies and Directives of the Departments of the

University.

• Schedule and attend meetings of Representatives.

• Ensure compliance with the regulations of the Faculty, Representation, and laws and Bylaws of the

University.

Courses

Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Public

Policy Analysis

Universidad Del Este

Comunicacion en Momentos de Crisis

Gabinetes de comunicación

Languages

English

Spanish

French

Skills & Expertise

Political Communication

Public Policy

Broadcast Journalism

Politics

Research

Political Science

Political Campaigns

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Policy Analysis

Community Outreach

Editing

Public Speaking

Grant Writing

Spanish

Event Planning

Non-profits

Event Management

Education

Universidad Del Este

Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Public Policy Analysis, 2013 - 2014

Universidad de Puerto Rico

BA, Journalism & Political Comunication, 2007 - 2011

Fajardo Community Private School

2004 - 2007

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Xavier Emmanuel Caraballo-Sandoz

Communication Advisor and Public Relationist at University of Puerto Rico

ab9ybk@r.postjobfree.com

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