Nicole A. Gonz lez Vel zquez
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Urb. Parque Punta Salinas, C/Plaza Pelicanos #PA-19 Levittown, PR 00949-
3033
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To Whom It May Concern:
Are you looking for...
< 7 years of "on-hand" experience in the advertising, media, marketing,
and public relations field?
< Knowledge of the latest technology in Marketing Analysis and Promotion
tendencies?
< Excellent written and oral communications skills?
< A passion to learn and a constant increase in capabilities?
< Excellence, persistence and drive towards success?
If so, then you need look no further. You will see from my enclosed RESUME
that will meet all of these qualities and more.
Thank you for taking the time to review my RESUME, I look forward to
collaborating in the near future.
Sincerely,
Nicole A. Gonz lez Vel zquez
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ENCLOSURE
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
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Skillful and dedicated EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT & ADVERTISING and BRANDING
CONSULTANT possessing extensive experience in the coordination, planning,
and support of daily operational and administrative functions.
- Demonstrated capacity to provide comprehensive support with executive-
level staff including scheduling meetings, providing event
confirmations for Public Relations activities (client and media
assistance), coordinating data entry, and effectively managing all
essential office tasks.
- Proven track record of accurately completing research (conducting
Focus Groups, etc.), reporting, information management, and marketing
and business-development efforts within budget requirements.
- Fluent in both English and Spanish (verbal and written), for the
advancement of several tasks, such as press release translations, copy
testing for client commercial material (TV/Print), writing reports,
and competitive analysis reviews in diverse industries.
- Adept at developing and maintaining detailed administrative and
procedural processes that reduce redundancy, improve accuracy and
efficiency, and achieve organizational objectives through consistent
maintenance of files and archives, and dead-file management.
- Highly focused and result-oriented in supporting complex, dead-line
driven operations such as are required in the media; able to identify
goals and priorities that resolve issues in initial stages.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Systems, utilizing programs such as
Microsoft Excel , Power Point , Windows and some Mac operating
systems, such as Adore Photoshop , iMovie , iDVD , amongst others.
Can type 60 or so wpm (words per minute) with complete accuracy.
- Up to date on current Internet applications and tendencies.
- Event logistics and coordination planning proficient.
- Use of advertising & marketing knowledge for event promotions, Media
contact, etc.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Leadership for youth group in non-profit organization
- Member of administration / directors board for 5 years in CNC
- Some accounting experience as assistant treasurer, and basic
Telemarketing Skills
- Experience as teacher in diverse subjects; registered as small
business owner and administrator in professional services
- Organized and punctual
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE ***Please feel free to
request other Work Experience information.
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Independent Contractor - San Juan, Puerto Rico
June 2009 - Present
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT & Branding Specialist
< Executive Assistance Duties (Scheduling of EVP / President Agenda &
Meetings)
< Client Follow-up / Customer Care
< Marketing Research & Analysis
< Some Human Resources applications
< Provided branding, advertising, PR and other services to over 10
different businesses in divers industries.
Sphere Creative Studio - San Juan, Puerto Rico
August 2008 - April 2009
ADVERTISING CONSULTANT & Client Liaison
< Account Bidding / Client Scouting
< Client Follow-up / Customer Care
< Research & Development (Focus Groups, Background Investigation, etc.)
< Corporate Sales Representative
FEMA-DHS - Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
September 2008 - November 2008, October 2009
RESEARCH & WRITING SPECIALIST
< Translation Specialist
< Team Writer / Editor (News Releases, Media Kit, etc.)
< Research & Data Maintenance
< Promotions & Advertising: Material Development, Media Contacting
McCann-Erickson - Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
March 2003 - August 2006 / June 2007
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
< Customer Liaison
< Client / Staff Meeting Coordinator
< Research & Data Entry: Competitive evaluations, Tendencies Monitoring,
Archiving
< Copy translations & evaluations
< Department coordination (Public Relations, Traffic, Media, Accounting)
Women's Business Institute (IEM) Volunteer
March 2009 - Present
Event Coordination / Public Relations Committee
< Promote events & institutional activities
< Send Press Releases & Contact Media
< Clerical Duties (archiving, acquisition of data, etc.)
EDUCATION
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Instituto de Educaci n Superior - R o Piedras, PR
September 2009 - Present
Complete Human Resources Certification Course
Accomplishments:
- Completed Recruiting & Selection Course
- Completed Supervisory Course
- Completed EEO (Employment Discrimination Laws) Course
- Completed AAP (Affirmative Action Plan) Course
- Completed Union / Syndical Negotiation Course
University of the Sacred Heart - Santurce, PR
August 2001 - May 2006
Bachelors Degree in Advertising
GPA: 3.76
Accomplishments:
- Magna Cum Laude Graduate
- Member of the Honor Student Roll (2003, 2004 & 2005)
- Dean's List (2003 & 2004)
- Chancellor's List (2004)
- List of Top Students in the Nations (Magazine Publication, 2005)
- First Place, Strategic Planning ("WC Smith & Sons, Inc." / case
study)
Continued Education Courses
April 2009 - June 2009
Intensive Public Relations Course (Certificate Achieved)
Instituto CanZion de Puerto Rico - Caguas, PR
August 2006 - May, 2008
Certificate in Music w/concentration in Vocal Performance
GPA: 3.90
Accomplishments:
- Summa Cum Laude Graduate
- Top honor student (Valedictorian)
- Starting role in "El Momento" Musical
- Member of Staff (Advertising Assistant, Receptionist)
- Various musical performances in diverse venues (Caguas, Gurabo, Cayey,
Carolina and San Juan)
Free For Music School (Escuela Libre de M sica, Ernesto Ramos Antonini)
August, 1996 - May, 2001
San Juan, Puerto Rico GPA: 3.14
Accomplishments:
- High School Diploma / Music Certificate
- Advertising Group Leader (Graduation Class Committee)