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Experience
- Jan 2011 - PresentLiaison Specialist/Spanish Interpreter / New York Presbyterian Hospital•Serve as interpreter and liaison between patients and providers in an Internal Medicine Clinic •Entry data to generate medical records for new patients •Provide information to patients in lobby of outpatient unit •Assist the Administration Department with diverse clerical duties as needed •Conduct telephone surveys to monitor the level of satisfaction of patients after visits
- Jan 1996 - PresentIllustrator & Graphic Designer / Freelance•Develop projects for diverse individuals, non-profit organizations and advertising agencies •Create custom made illustrations using traditional techniques and digital media
- Sept 2009 - PresentActivity Specialist/Visual Arts Instructor / Good Sheperd Services-Planned and conducted bilingual visual arts lessons -Guided students in hands-on activities through a project based curriculum
- Feb 2008 - PresentSpanish Writer / Nielsen• Created original copy for online surveys based on prime-time Spanish TV shows broadcast by Telemundo and Univisión • Translated content from Spanish to English • Proofread copy
- Feb 2006 - PresentCopywriter / PAGESBBDO•Created copy for print, broadcast and digital media •Collaborated with Creative Director in creating concepts for new campaigns
- Dec 2000 - PresentEditor in Chief / La Vaina Arts & Culture Magazine•Proofread the whole content of the magazine •Wrote articles and editorial columns •Performed Art Director, Illustrator and Spokesperson functions
- Jan 2004 - PresentGraphic Designer / National Office of Community Development•Directed project to improve graphic identity of the organization •Designed institutional monthly magazine
Education
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2000 - 2008The Autonomous University of SantoBachelor of Arts in Art History and Criticism
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1996 - 2000The Autonomous University of Santo DomingoAssociates Degree (Equivalent) in Advertisement & Communication Arts
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EDUCATION
The Autonomous University of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
06/04-8/08 Bachelor of Arts Art History and Criticism
1/96-6/00 Associate’s Degree (Equivalent) Advertisement & Communication Arts
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
9/12/09-Present Activity Specialist Good Shepherd Services, PS 246 After School Program, New York City
- Plan and conduct bilingual Art lessons for 20 to 25 students incorporating literacy skills
- Guide students in creative hands-on activities through a project based curriculum
2/08-10/09 Spanish Writer Nielsen IAG, New York City
- Wrote online surveys in Spanish about TV shows broadcast by Telemundo and Univisión
- Created original content on a daily basis
- Translated content from Spanish to English
- Proofread production
11/07-5/08 Spanish Tutor Punta Cana, DR
- Privately tutored adults learning Spanish as a Second Language
- Designed curricula and created original visual aids based on students’ levels and needs
7/07-8/07 Creative Copywriter GREY EPI Santo Domingo, DR
- Supervised a team of graphic designers on various advertising campaigns
- Produced and proofread copy for print media on a daily basis
2/06-8/06 Copywriter BBDO/Pages Santo Domingo, DR
- Created & edited copy for advertisements in newspapers, television, and radio
- Collaborated with the Creative Director in producing concepts for brands in the beverage, media, and construction industries
1/04-8/05 Graphic Designer National Office of Community Development, Santo Domingo, DR
- Directed a project to improve the organization’s graphic identity
- Designed the organization’s monthly magazine
12/00-10/05 Editor in Chief La Vaina Arts & Culture Magazine, Santo Domingo, DR
- Proofread the whole content of the magazine
- Wrote articles and editorial columns
- Served as Art Director, Illustrator and Spokesperson
1/96-present Illustrator & Graphic Designer Freelance, Santo Domingo, DR
- Develop projects for diverse clients in non-profit organizations and advertising agencies
- Create custom made illustrations using traditional techniques and digital media
VOLUNTEERING EXPERIENCE
12/08-9/09 GLOBAL CLASSROOM New York City
- Designed curricula for workshops on Afro-Caribbean roots music
- Presented workshops in two New York City public schools
- Created audiovisual aids using original images
12/08-9/09 WORLD SAVVY New York City
- Assisted in logistical activities during Professional Development Workshop for Art teachers
- Created a Field Trip proposal for a Dominican-American community in Upper Manhattan
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
- Bilingual in Spanish
- Proficient in PowerPoint, Word, Photoshop and Illustrator
- Basic knowledge of Excel
- Interest in graphic novels, digital photography, video, and percussion
