Guadalupe Maldonado
Phone 720-***-**** Email *********.*********@********.***
www.linkedin.com/in/guadalupemaldonados
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Focus in Intercultural Communications and Mediation Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2026 University of Colorado Denver (GPA: 3.75/4.00)
Honors & Awards
Robley Rhine Student Leadership Award, 2026
Awarded for leadership and contributions to the Department of Communication Summa Cum Laude (Highest Latin Honors), 2026
Recognized for honors thesis demonstrating graduate-level scholarship Professional Experience
Public Relations Assistant, University Communications, CU Denver January 2026–Present
• Analyze media coverage across 50+ outlets using Cision to identify trends, assess tone, and inform communication strategy
• Write and develop targeted media pitches and story angles, aligning messaging with audience interests and media trends
• Synthesize 30+ weekly mentions into reports to inform content strategy and communication decisions Communications & Promotions Intern, Department of Communication, CU Denver August 2025–December 2025
• Designed digital communications (flyers, Canvas announcements, social posts) to promote events and increase student engagement
• Conducted and analyzed a 100+ response student survey, translating insights into recommendations for event planning and outreach strategy
• Delivered presentations to 40+ students, strengthening engagement and effectively communicating key departmental resources
Digital Marketing Trainee, Global Career Accelerator, Denver, CO May 2025–July 2025
• Developed multi-channel digital marketing campaigns using Shopify, Canva, and Meta Ads Manager
• Applied audience targeting and empathy mapping to create engaging, user-centered content
• Designed e-commerce storefronts and branding strategies aligned with performance and engagement goals Related Projects
Digital Communications Strategies: University of Colorado Denver March 2025–May 2025
• Analyzed social media campaigns across TikTok and Instagram using engagement metrics and audience data.
• Created sample content and mock campaigns focused on clarity, accessibility, and audience engagement.
• Contributed to internal communication planning using Microsoft Teams and content scheduling tools. Principles of Advertising: University of Colorado Denver August 2025–December 2025
• Conducted audience and competitor research to inform brand messaging and content strategy.
• Created digital content and visuals aligned with tone, clarity, and audience needs across multiple platforms.
• Wrote promotional copy (email, social media, and web) focused on clear calls-to-action and consistent brand voice. Skills
• Media Relations & Pitch Writing
• Media Monitoring (Cision)
• Strategic Communication
• Content Strategy & Messaging
• Audience Research & Survey Analysis
• Social Media Campaign Development
• Campaign Analysis & Performance Evaluation
• Bilingual: Spanish & English