Gonzalo Ledezma
Journalist
Perth,Australia
Summary
University-trained Journalist with experience in: public relations, internal and external communications, media communication in emergencies, public service, webpage development and maintenance, social networks (Community Manager) and staff management. Seeking a role where I can offer my communications and audiovisual expertise. Advanced user of: MS Office, Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe Audition, Sony Vega Pro, Photoshop, WordPress. Entrepreneur and proactive, capable and enthusiastic to face new challenges and commitments. Highly responsible and empathetic in managing interpersonal and work relationships.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Worker
Bloomming Supports
06.2023 - Current
- Provide direct care and assistance to clients with diverse needs, including physical disabilities, mental health challenges, and developmental disorders.
Communications Manager
Las Rosas Foundation
03.2018 - 02.2022
- Preparing press releases for various media, promoting the Social campaigns
- Making photographic records of all Corporation activities
- Communications of emergencies that may be published in the media
- Monitoring the activities of the Corporation stakeholders
- Developing audiovisual content for social networks and internal purposes.
Communications Manager
Gasvalpo (Marubeni Corporation)
04.2017 - 07.2021
- Preparing press releases for various media, promoting the corporate image
- Developing the Gasvalpo communications plan, with special emphasis on brand-building through the CSR program and public relations
- Jointly responsible with the Marketing Department for the development of the company's corporate image and its correct use in all internal and external activities
- Supporting the Marketing Department in maintaining and improving loyalty and retention activities
- Maintaining the website and social media platform
- Editing and creating the Gasvalpo intranet
- Making photographic records of all company activities
- Communications of emergencies that may be published in the media
- Proactive contact with media and opinion leaders
- Monitoring the activities of the company's stakeholders
- Planning new strategies and activities in collaboration with the CSR program's commercial manager
- Liaising with government, union and social entities involved in the development of the business
- Developing audiovisual content for social networks and internal purposes
- Developing internal graphics for the company
- Participation in the CSR Commission of ASIVA (Association of Companies of the Valparaíso Region).
Journalist in the Communications Department (Leave Cover)
Gustavo Fricke Hospital
01.2017 - 04.2017
- In charge of the Public Relations area
- Developing Press Clippings for the Viña del Mar-Quillota Health Service
- Creation of Databases and Media Maps
- Design, management and maintenance of the Hospital Website
- Creating press releases, articles and interviews
- Network support with media and journalists from the region
- Photographic coverage of various activities
- Head of the audiovisual area
- Recording and editing of videos for the hospital and wider health service
- Production of corporate videos
- Creating videos for the New Fricke Hospital.
Director
Buho Multimedia Ltd
03.2014 - 12.2016
- Web page developing and maintenance for a company specialised in the production of Virtual Tours with high image-quality and extensive use of multimedia tools
- In charge of the creative team and panorama edits
- In charge of the audiovisual area (video recording and editing)
- In charge of the administrative area.
Journalist
Firefighting Service of Viña del Mar
01.2014 - 04.2015
- In charge of the Public Relations and Wellbeing area
- Organising, managing and planning the Institution's various activities, e.g
- Raffles, Fire Dinner, Assemblies
- In charge of obtaining sponsorships for the Fire Dinner, the Book of 130 years, and other activities
- Planning of meetings held with authorities of the region
- Creating the Viña Firefighters Monthly Bulletin
- Maintaining the Institution's website (WordPress), Facebook and Twitter
- Managing agreements with Institutions
- Media coverage of the anniversaries and events, with photographs, videos and spots
- Media coverage of fires or accidents attended by the Firefighters
- Disseminating information to the media related to the activities and emergencies attended by the firefighters
- Conducting talks on 'How to deal with the media', aimed at future firefighters
- Development of bonus activities for Service volunteers and staff.
Journalist
Casablanca Hoy e-Newspaper
07.2013 - 07.2014
- In charge of reporting, maintaining, and editing the electronic newspaper (WordPress).
Director of the Municipal Theatre of Casablanca
Casablanca Municipality
06.2010 - 07.2012
- Organising, planning and managing of cultural events
- Developing social communication networks between the municipality and the various cultural entities of the Fifth and Metropolitan Regions
- Responsible for the Administration of the Municipal Theatre in relation to: Organisation of staff
- Budget management
- Supervision of equipment maintenance
- Development of various cultural projects.
Journalist
Chilean Wine Corporation
06.2011 - 03.2012
- In charge of dissemination, photographic and audiovisual recording, video editing and press conferences.
Education
Bachelor in Journalism -
University of Viña del Mar
EIAP English course -
Language Links
01.2022
Community Manager and Social Media course -
DUOC UC
01.2017
Management and Formulation of Cultural Projects for Local Development course -
Casablanca Cultural Centre
01.2010
English course -
North American Chilean Institute of Culture
01.2009
English course -
EF International Language Schools
01.2006
Professional Video Workshop -
DUOC UC
01.2004
English course -
North American Chilean Institute of Culture
01.2003
Skills
- Brand Management
- Employee Newsletters
- Product Positioning
- Communications Management
- Administering Social Media Accounts
- Creative Messaging
- Internal and External Communications
- Web Development
- Content Coordination
- Marketing Strategies
- Press Coverage
- Video Content Production
- Media Outreach
Certification
- 2023, Manual Handling for Health Care Workers Course, AVELING
- 2023, NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate, NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
- 2023, First Aid certificate/ CPR, Australia Wide First Aid
Professional Referees
- Ximena Adofacci, Regional Manager Las Rosas Foundation +56 9 95412258, xadofacci@flrosas.cl
- Jorge Matamala, Deputy General Manager Gasvalpo, +56 9 96990435, jmatamala@gasvalpo.cl
- Angie Coffey, Services Coordinator Bloomming Supports, +61 479119761, angie@bloomingsupport.co.au
Screening Checks
- NDIS worker screening check
- Valid working with children permit
- Criminal History Check Certificate
Personal Information
Title: Journalist
Timeline
Support Worker
Bloomming Supports
06.2023 - Current
Communications Manager
Las Rosas Foundation
03.2018 - 02.2022
Communications Manager
Gasvalpo (Marubeni Corporation)
04.2017 - 07.2021
Journalist in the Communications Department (Leave Cover)
Gustavo Fricke Hospital
01.2017 - 04.2017
Director
Buho Multimedia Ltd
03.2014 - 12.2016
Journalist
Firefighting Service of Viña del Mar
01.2014 - 04.2015
Journalist
Casablanca Hoy e-Newspaper
07.2013 - 07.2014
Journalist
Chilean Wine Corporation
06.2011 - 03.2012
Director of the Municipal Theatre of Casablanca
Casablanca Municipality
06.2010 - 07.2012
Bachelor in Journalism -
University of Viña del Mar
EIAP English course -
Language Links
Community Manager and Social Media course -
DUOC UC
Management and Formulation of Cultural Projects for Local Development course -
Casablanca Cultural Centre
English course -
North American Chilean Institute of Culture
English course -
EF International Language Schools
Professional Video Workshop -
DUOC UC
English course -
North American Chilean Institute of Culture
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