Puerto Rico Assistant
Resume:
Xavier Emmanuel Caraballo-Sandoz
Communication Advisor and Public Relationist at University of Puerto Rico
******.***************@*****.***
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
Page1
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.
Page2
• 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
Page3
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
Page4
Xavier Emmanuel Caraballo-Sandoz
Communication Advisor and Public Relationist at University of Puerto Rico
******.***************@*****.***
Contact Xavier Emmanuel on LinkedIn
Page5
Contact this candidate