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CAMILA GARCÍA DURÁN17103 NORTH BAY RD APT. 600 , Miami , FL 33160 | (H) 305-713-8165 | camgarciaduran@gmail.com

Birth: 02/15/1991 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Goal oriented and responsible advertising agent; proficient in creativity  and brandingstrategies. Highly motivated, with a drive for excellence. Five years in advertisingagencies. Mastered in Journalism and news writing. Passionate to go into the world and findstories which will educate, inform, evaluate, uncover, expose and trigger people's interestsand emotions. 

WEBWordpress, Social Media Platforms,Online content

EDITINGAdobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro

DESIGNAdobe Photoshop, Illustrator,In-Design

WRITING

Creative storytelling, hard news,investigative reports, grammar and spellcheck.

Active LearningCommunications and Media

10/2015 to 12/2015News Reporter (Intern)EFE NEWS SERVICES – Miami Beach, FL

Report news stories for publication or broadcast, describing the background and detailsof events.Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about a story.Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience, or attendanceat political, news, sports, artistic, social, or other functions.Investigate breaking news developments, such as disasters, crimes, or human-intereststories.

01/2013 to 01/2014CopywriterIGNITE JWT – Santo Domingo, National District

Develop advertising campaigns for a wide range of clients, working with an advertisingagency's creative director and art director to determine the best way to presentadvertising information.Brugal & Co (Dominican Premium Rum, "Happening", awarded campaign; 2014)CITGO PetroleumUNILEVERBanreservas (Gubernamental Bank)DGII (General Internal Revenue Directorate. Awarded educational campaign; 2014.)Royal Dutch ShellCerveza Presidente Reid & Co (Dodge, Jeep (awarded campaign), Bridgestone...)

01/2011 to 01/2013Copywriter; Graphic DesignerINVENTUN COMUNICACIÓN INTEGRAL – Santo Domingo, National District

Write advertising copy for use by publication, broadcast or internet media to promotethe sale of goods and services.

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Present drafts and ideas to clients.Create designs, concepts, and sample layouts based on knowledge of layout principlesand esthetic design concepts.

06/2008 to 09/2008Internship (Creative Dept.)McCann-Erickson Worldwide – Santo Domingo, National District

Confer with creative, art, copywriting, or production department heads to discuss clientrequirements and presentation concepts and to coordinate creative activities.

06/2007 to 08/2007Salesperson at Zara StoreGRUPO CELSO PEREZ – Santo Domingo, National District

Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.Compute sales prices, total purchases and receive and process cash or credit payment.Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental.Inventory stock and requisition new stock.Ticket, arrange and display merchandise to promote sales.

Aug 2015Masters: Mass Communication & JournalismFLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY - Miami, FLGPA 3.97Graduated with honors.Volunteer, National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ).Published final degree project, "Mírame a los ojos" (Look into my eyes); An investigativejournalism work about High Functioning Autism in Florida. (http://cami1591.wix.com/miaspie#!la-historia/ct3q)

Jan 2012Bachelor of Arts: AdvertisingUNIVERSIDAD IBEROAMERICANA - Santo Domingo, National DistrictAwarded "Líderes del Mañana" (complete scholarship).GPA 3.97Graduated Magna Cum Laude.Double major in Audiovisuals.A+ thesis , "Debajo del Puente" (Under the Bridge); audiovisual project.

Aug 2009Fashion MarketingL'INSTITUT MARANGONI - Paris, Île-de-France

Native Spanish speakerEnglish, full professional proficiency

Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Keynote