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Carolina Sitter Cortés

Carolina Sitter Cortés

Bogota,DC

Summary

Communication Specialist and Journalist with studies in France and Colombia. Extensive experience in developing communication strategies, creating digital and traditional content, supervising editorial projects, and participating in communication boards. I have honed my skills in effectively reaching diverse audiences across various formats. Additionally, I have worked as a translator, interpreter, and French teacher for several years, further expanding my linguistic capabilities.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Communications Specialist

OnTrack Global
Bogota
02.2021 - 06.2023
  • Creation of diverse and engaging communication materials: press releases for external and internal audiences, articles.
  • Assisting in the creation and revision of business strategy.
  • Reviewing and correcting internal and external documents.
  • Updating website content.

Communication for Development and Education Specialist

NGO Plan International
Bogota
04.2015 - 09.2018
  • Designing communication plans and strategies for high-impact social projects with substantial budgets from the European Union, foreign governments, and the Colombian Government.
  • Crafted speeches and texts for various public speaking engagements.
  • Writing articles, newsletters, and other content aimed at informing and retaining target audiences.
  • Developed audience-specific communication strategies.
  • Creating compelling content for various communication channels, both digital and traditional, catering to diverse audiences within the organization
  • Leading the Reporteritos Comunitarios project, which involved mentoring and providing workshops to a group of young journalists from vulnerable areas, while assisting in the strategy's development.

Freelance Translator e Interpreter

Universidad Santo Tomás
Bogota
02.2015 - 09.2018
  • Translation services from Spanish to French for texts published in the scientific journal of the Santo Tomás University.

Communication Manager

Dissidence Scooter Shop
Paris
03.2013 - 11.2014
  • Development of the communication strategy through digital channels and content creation.

Communications Specialist

Famisanar Health Company
Bogota
02.2012 - 01.2013
  • Coordination of the development, socialization, and adjustment of the communications strategy for different projects.
  • Elaboration of content, coordination of design, and oversight of the editorial process for graphic, printed, and digital communication materials.
  • Updating, monitoring, and evaluating the company's website and intranet.

Account Executive

InTacto Communications Agency
Bogota
01.2012 - 01.2013

In charge of communications for Air France and Disney in Colombia.

Air France:

  • Responsible for writing and editing the internal magazine, Sin Fronteras for Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Chile.
  • Produced press releases and articles for the media.

Disney:

  • Led launches of new series and movies on the three Disney channels to achieve extensive coverage and establish a strong presence for the new products.
  • Oversaw the execution of media plans and advertising campaigns.
  • Ensured coverage of Disney events by foreign media outlets, including the United States and Argentina.

Junior Journalist

El Tiempo Newspaper
Bogota
06.2009 - 12.2009
  • News writer for the regional section, covering a wide range of topics including politics, events, tourism, and researching issues affecting the department
  • Writing chronicles, conducting interviews, preparing reports, and delivering news articles.

French teacher

Universidad de Caldas and Alianza Francesa
Manizales
02.2007 - 06.2009
  • French teacher in Modern Languages career, teaching various subjects, including writing in French in different proficiency levels of the language.

Education

Master in Management and Development -

Universidad De Los Andes
Bogota
09.2019

Social Communication and Journalism -

Universidad De Manizales
Manizales
06.2010

Information and Communication -

Assas-Paris II University
Paris
09.2009

Skills

  • Content and creative writing
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to the details
  • Fast learning

References

  • María Fernanda Cárdenas

Communication Specialist, +1 802 224 55 11

  • Arturo Henao

System Engineer, CEO OnTrack, +57 304 546 38 60

Languages

French
First Language
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Timeline

Freelance Communications Specialist

OnTrack Global
02.2021 - 06.2023

Communication for Development and Education Specialist

NGO Plan International
04.2015 - 09.2018

Freelance Translator e Interpreter

Universidad Santo Tomás
02.2015 - 09.2018

Communication Manager

Dissidence Scooter Shop
03.2013 - 11.2014

Communications Specialist

Famisanar Health Company
02.2012 - 01.2013

Account Executive

InTacto Communications Agency
01.2012 - 01.2013

Junior Journalist

El Tiempo Newspaper
06.2009 - 12.2009

French teacher

Universidad de Caldas and Alianza Francesa
02.2007 - 06.2009

Master in Management and Development -

Universidad De Los Andes

Social Communication and Journalism -

Universidad De Manizales

Information and Communication -

Assas-Paris II University
Carolina Sitter Cortés