VALENC IA, CA *****

773-***-**** • CATHETABA***@GMAIL .COM

CATHERINE TABARES

SUMMARY

Reliable and dedicated Journalist with over five years of Communication, Public Relations and Marketing experience. Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision or as an effective team member.

EDUCATION

Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL 2014 Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Media and Theatre Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota, CO

Publicity and Journalism Studies

SKILLS

Bilingual 100% in Spanish

Extensive knowledge of different software such as: Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft OneNote, SAP, Sugar CMR, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe premiere, Adobe Flash, Corel Draw, Inews, Avid

Specializing in editing news, writing, reporting, producing and developing stories of any type

Efficient in news judgment, photography, public speaking, Master of Ceremony, Host

Internet Savvy

DEMO REEL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzLZ3yHFUMI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_ULYWbfLQ0

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Univision Network 06/2014 – 02/2016

Freelancer Field Producer

Produce stories for Univision network of live and pre-recorded TV Segments

Write, prepare and produce scripts for the cooking segment “Con el Chile Mayor in the daily talk show Despierta America

Being engaged with the community to participate in social events sponsored by Univision Network

Conduct live or taped television interviews on political, economic, Cultural and other subjects WGBO-Univision Communications INC 08/2013 - 06/2014 News Department – Assignment desk/ Producer

Assisted searching for stories that are relevant to the Hispanic Community for the daily news

Compiled stories, footage and interviews for reporters to broadcast on Univision

Researched and production of interviews with people/personalities that make the news worldwide

Translation of interviews from English to Spanish Creative Services Department – Producer/ Writer/ Editor

Produced commercial for different types of accounts such as Nissan and Golf Mill Ford

Edited any types of commercials using the editing programs, Adobe Premier, Adobe Photoshop and Final Cut

Write packages of stories in order to be produced for the morning TV show Despierta Chicago

Assisted during the shooting of commercials

Acted in a couple of TV commercials for clients from Univision Chicago channel

Assisted in the production of several important shows such as Fiesta Del Sol, Hispanic Fest, Latino Fashion Show, Mañanitas a la Virgen de Guadalupe, etc.

VALENC IA, CA 91354

773-***-**** • CATHETABA711@GMAIL .COM

CATHERINE TABARES

Hair: Medium Brown Weight: 115 lbs.

Eyes: Hazel Measurements: 36-26-38

Height: 5’ 3’’ Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano

THEATER 2012-2016

Northeastern Illinois University - Educational Theater

Waiting for Julia Director Northeastern, Stage Theater, Chicago

Boeing, Boeing Assistant Director Northeastern, Stage Theater, Chicago

39 Steps Assistant Director Northeastern, Stage Theater, Chicago TELEVISION

Chicago PD TV show Featured Role NBC

Empire TV Show Featured Role FOX

Chicago Fire TV show Featured Role NBC

Sirens TV Show Featured Role USA

Runner TV Show Feature Role – Pilot ABC

Love Is A 4 Letter Word Feature Role – Pilot Pilot

Shameless Refugee SHOWTIME

COMMERCIAL

Upon Request

FILM EXPERIENCE

Off We Go Featured Role Columbia College

Uncle Albert Featured Role Northwestern University MUSIC VIDEO EXPERIENCE

Jumpin Featured Role Matt Legrand

Fire Featured Role Matt Legrand Featuring Twista

Twist My Fingers Featured Role YG

TRAINING

Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL May 2014

Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Media and Theatre The Green Room Studio Chicago 2015

Professional Acting Program

SKILLS

Bilingual, Voice Over – variety of voices. Dramatic acting. Improv, General. Mexican, Puerto Rican and Spanish Dialects.

General Sports: Rolling Blading, Volleyball, Basketball, Horseback riding, Taekwondo, Running, Aerobics, Cheer Leading, Ice skate, Soccer, Swimming, and Ping Pong.

Dance: Belly, Flamenco, Hip Hop, Modern, Polka, Salsa, Samba, Tango.

Miscellaneous: Bartender, Chef, Piano, Motorcycle Driving and Photography VALENC IA, CA 91354

773-***-**** • CATHETABA711@GMAIL .COM

CATHERINE TABARES

PROMO MODELING/ BA EXPERIENCE

Bacardi Promo Model Team Enterprises

Malibu Rum Promo Model Arete Marketing

America’s Beauty Show Promo Model CHI

Heineken Promo Model Havas Street Inc

Business Expo Brand Ambassador Power Team Internacional

Verizon Brand Ambassador Elevated Staffing

Tequila Toro Dorado Promo Model Camerena Imports

Target Promo Model The Hype Agency

LG Promo Model Identity Marketing

BMW Golf Tournament Promo Model EPS

The Chicago Boat Show Brand Ambassador ATN- America’s World Cup

The Chicago Auto Show Brand Ambassador Productions Plus

Mike’s Hard Liquor Promo Model Crossmark

Toyota Brand Ambassador AMCI

Samsung Tour 2016 Brand Ambassador A+

Hytera International Seminar MC The Pretty People

Bud Light /Budweiser Promo Model SGR Events

PriMed Hostess Argyle Agency

AUA Hostess Argyle Agency

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