Alejandro Contreras
Cali - Valle Del Cauca
Summary
Passionate communicator with specialized knowledge in Science and Medical Journalism / Public health / Photography and Cinematography. Creative problem-solving with excellent communication and teaching strategies. Eager to learn, grow, and excel in health communications for behavior change.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Assistant Professor- Health Communications
University Of Valle
02.2019 - Current
- Undergraduate course: Healthy Lifestyles and Health Communication - School of Dentistry, Faculty of Health. 2019 - Current
- Postgraduate course: Methodology of Research III- Module in Health Communication - School of Public Health, Faculty of Health. 2019 - Current
- Undergraduate course: Microbiology and Cinema - School of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Health. 2019 - Current
- Design of Postgraduate Advanced Education Course in Health Education and Communication - Collaborative effort between University of Valle School of Public Health, and San Diego State University. 2019 - 2022
- Undergraduate course: Infectious Diseases - School of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Health. 2022 - Current
- Undergraduate Course: Healthcare Associated Infections - School of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Health. 2023 - Current
- Undergraduate Course: Sexually Transmitted Infections - School of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Health. 2023 - Current
- Undergraduate Course: Immunology - School of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Health. 2023 - Current
- Undergraduate course: Infectious Diseases II - School of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Health. 2023 - Current
- Undergraduate course: Mechanisms of autoimmunity, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune diseases - School of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Health. 2023 - Current
- Undergraduate course: Virology - School of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Health. 2023 - Current
Freelance Communications Specialist
University Of Valle
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Designed and implemented a Pilot Study of a communication strategy to promote the use of mosquito repellent in pregnant women in Cali, 2019. Zika Plan-Horizon 2020
- Developed audiovisual project for Mérieux Foundation and the Global Health Network: Zika Plan third consortium meeting Cali Colombia - short videos/documentary. University of Valle and Zika Plan Horizon 2020 Oct 21-23, 2019
COVID-19 Laboratory Diagnostics Volunteer
University of Valle - Department of Microbiology
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Volunteer for the COVID-19 pandemic response in Cali, Colombia.
- Scanning patient's print medical records for digitalization
- Archiving patient's documentation
- Research participation: Contreras A., León R., Castillo-Giraldo A., Blanc V., Bahamón J.L., Giraldo Y., Espinoza H., LibrerosZúñiga G.A., Contreras-Parra A., Gispert J., BalantaMelo J., Alban F.A., Parra B. A Mouthwash with Cetylpyridinium Chloride is reducing salivary SARSCoV-2 viral load in +COVID-19. Rev Estomatol. 2023; 31(1):e12669. DOI: 10.25100/re.v31i1.12669
Freelance Communications Specialist
Galenus Online
03.2020 - 03.2020
- Co-hosted and co-directed an online videoconference webinar on COVID-19 with a panel of medical and scientific experts from the Americas continent.
- Responsibilities: Host, direct discussion, interview, interact with the live chat and viewers, research.
Multimedia Assistant Research Internship
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Production and editing of audiovisual communication strategies
- Developing health communication strategies for effective messaging
- Maintenance and supervision of multimedia equipment, recording studio, and editing facilities
Freelance Videographer / Film Maker
State Health Secretariat / University Of Valle
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Produced a Documentary / Institutional video: “Life Stories of Female Victims of Sexual Violence in the State of Valle del Cauca during the Colombian Armed Conflict”.
- Responsibilities: Research, Script, Interviews, Videography, Filming, Editing
- Achievements: Broadcast on Colombian national television on Telepacifico TV channel
Education
Master of Arts - International Journalism
City University of London
London, United Kingdom01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Film And Digital Communication
University Autonoma De Occidente
Cali, Colombia05.2016
No Degree - Public Health
University of Valle
Cali, ColombiaNo Degree - Computer Science
Los Angeles Mission College
Los Angeles, CA, USASkills
- Medical and scientific journalism
- Communication strategies, mass media, alternative media
- Broadcast, cinematography, directing, digital production, and audiovisual exhibits
- Adobe suite editing software, Final Cut Pro, Google suite products
- Teaching and syllabus/ curriculum creation
- Medical and scientific literacy, Creative thinking and problem solving, Teamwork
- Languages: English (Proficient), Spanish (Native), Portuguese (Basic)
Timeline
COVID-19 Laboratory Diagnostics Volunteer
University of Valle - Department of Microbiology
04.2020 - 11.2020
Freelance Communications Specialist
Galenus Online
03.2020 - 03.2020
Freelance Communications Specialist
University Of Valle
08.2019 - 03.2021
Adjunct Assistant Professor- Health Communications
University Of Valle
02.2019 - Current
Multimedia Assistant Research Internship
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
06.2018 - 12.2018
Freelance Videographer / Film Maker
State Health Secretariat / University Of Valle
01.2018 - 03.2018
Master of Arts - International Journalism
City University of London
Bachelor of Science - Film And Digital Communication
University Autonoma De Occidente
No Degree - Public Health
University of Valle
No Degree - Computer Science
Los Angeles Mission College
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