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• Spanish (native speaker)
• English (fluent)
• Italian (fluent)
• Portuguese (basic)
Interests: International affairs, world politics, US politics, Latin America, terrorism issues, sports, music.
Since 2004, I have been working as a freelance journalist writing for newspapers in Colombia. I have also created various blogs where I have elaborated all my ideas while improving my writing skills significantly. Being a native Spanish speaker, I mainly write in Spanish. However, lately I am also writing in English in order to capture a broader audience of readers and share my thoughts in a more global way (To see samples of my work, check out the link "Freelance Journalist/Writer" on the right menu bar of this CV).
Some of the articles published by El Tiempo include:
• Xenofobia y civilización, Dec. 22, 2009 • Decisión salomónica, Dec. 6, 2009 • Tiempos de oscurantismo, Nov. 10, 2009 • El reto moral de Obama, Apr. 25, 2009 • Cambio vs. Experiencia (segundo acto), Jun. 5, 2008.
I have been a regular columnist for the Colombian newspaper El Mundo. Some of my articles include the following:
• Tiempos de oscurantismo, Dec. 1, 2009 • Un adiós memorable, Jun. 11, 2008 • Que gane el juego limpio, Jun. 4, 2008 • Punto de quiebre para Obama, May 9, 2008 • Clinton debería retirarse, Apr. 26, 2008.
I am currently writing in Spanish for Suite 101. I have been featured in the site's homepage thanks to the quality of some of my articles. Because fo this experience, I have been able to learn and improve many things about writing for the Web and Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Some of my articles include the following:
• El Euro y la crisis de la deuda en Europa, Feb. 7, 2010 • Estrategias para buscar viajes baratos, Feb. 2, 2010 • Apple presenta al mundo el iPad, Jan. 28, 2010 • El Foro Económico Mundial 2010, Jan. 27, 2010.
I recently joined the Suite 101 property in English and the following is a sample published on that site:
• Neapolitan Pizza - The Best Pizza in the World, Oct. 2, 2010 • Chico Buarque and the Songs that Spoke Against Dictatorship, Oct. 19, 2010 • Italy and Silvio Berlusconi: Europe's Unofficial Crisis, Dec. 29, 2010.
I would like to keep growing as a Web Editor and Content Manager. I am particularly interested in journalism but I am willing to venture into any field that allows me to keep nurturing my editorial and content management skills. Because of my professional experience promoting online content, I am also interested in a position (e.g. communication officer) where I can promote brands and initiatives using the Web.
After my experience working as a Web Content Manager for an e-commerce site, I am also ready to explore new opportunities that allow me to improve my overall knowledge of Web analytics and online marketing. In particular, I am interested in the development of social media campaigns. Because of this, I would welcome any job opportunity working for an e-commerce site or corporate brand.
In general, I would like to bring and use all my analytical, computer and language skills in my next job.
PROFILE
+10 years years of broad professional experience. Solid record managing online editorial products in English and Spanish. Relevant experience maintaining and improving Website performance through search optimization, web analytics, localization, data and ROI analysis, and communication strategies.
KEYWORDS
Editorial products, Web content management, Online communication, Web Marketing, SEO, Google Analytics, copywriting, newsletters, e-mail campaigns, ad-banners, e-commerce, B2C, data and ROI analysis, reports, image editing, Web directories, search testing, online customer service, online communities, blogs, localization, social media, academic teaching
"You definitely want Carlos on your team. He is an amazing person to work with, extremely efficient and very knowledgeable."
Beatriz Bustamante, Project Manager, Yahoo! Americas.
"I thoroughly enjoyed Carlos's intelligence, conscientious contributions, and his pure, hard work."
Gordon Hurd, Editorial Manager, Yahoo, Inc.
"... his contributions stood out amongst a large group of contributors. "
Lynn Barnett Seigerman, Senior Lead Surfer/Project Manager, Yahoo! Inc.
"In addition to being dedicated to the work, his warm personality made him a pleasure to work with."
Morgen Humes, Director of Training and Research, Seneca Center worked directly with Carlos at Prevention Institute.
"Carlos did a great job as a Web Editor of the Latin American Directory while we worked at Looksmart."
Oscar Arteta, Editor for US Hispanic Market, LookSmart.
For complete recommendations on my behalf, I invite you to visit my LinkedIn profile.
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