SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

  • Multilingual and multicultural professional with over 25 years of media experience
  • Seasoned director, producer, researcher and interviewer (industries: media, PR, marketing, governmental and non-profit sectors)
  • Exceptional project management skills, problem solving acumen, and excellent Spanish writing skills as well as very strong verbal skills 
  • Ability to ad-lib effortlessly in various types of situations
  • Respected and recognized media personality with wide-spread awareness within the Hispanic community and key markets including Colorado, Arizona, Argentina and Uruguay – strong public speaking and improvisational skills
  • Responsible for revenue, market share and ratings increase in every assigned position, role or project with the ability to handle working under the pressure of intense deadlines

 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Awarded with the Colorado Broadcasters Association award (2015) – “Best Community Service Campaign in Spanish” in conjunction with Telemundo Denver.
  • Nominated for a Marconi (2008) – Radio Award
  • Nominated for an Emmy (2005) – Television Award for the piece “Journalists of Tomorrow” (Univision Denver)
  • Nominated for a National Tabaré Award (1998) – Radio Award (Top Honor in South America)

 

LANGUAGES & GLOBAL EXPERTISE

  • Fluent in Spanish, English, Portuguese, knowledge of German 
  • Lived and/or worked abroad: 20 years (in Argentina, Uruguay, Mexico, North America)

 

TESTIMONIALS

  • “I had the pleasure of working with Virginia Garcia at Univision Colorado for 2 years. Virginia many qualities that make her a ‘get’ for any company. Attention to detail and passion for seeing projects from start to finish set her apart from the rest. I don’t hesitate to recommend Virginia for any job or position out there.” Valentina Garcia-Gerdes, Assignment Desk Editor, Univision Colorado
  • “I’ve worked with Virginia at two different TV stations. Virginia is very professional at every task she is placed in. I will highly recommend her for any television related work. She is very efficient on camera, producing, voice over and directing.” Elvis Luna, Senior Production Specialist, Azteca America

PUBLIC RELATIONS, MEDIA – COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
API (American Petroleum Institute), 2016, 9HEALTH FAIR & CDOT (Department of Transportation of Colorado),
Communications Consultant/ Media Buyer/ Media Strategist/ Outreach Specialist 

  • Provided executive-level communications counsel and leveraged strategic public relations to positively grow an organization’s public presence and Media reach. 
  • Strived to raise the level of overall organizational public engagement and achievements.
  • In charge of relationship building, event management, media relations and communications, scripts, campaigns, and newsletters writing and editing; frontline corporate spokesperson for Hispanic communities and/or Campaigns coordinator.

     

PROFESSIONAL TELEVISION EXPERIENCE

TV AZTECA (Denver), 2009 to 2018

(Anchor/ Producer)

  • Generated assignments, produced, evaluated and hosted interviews at “Plaza TV” 
  • Gathered and verified information regarding stories/scripts through observation and research
  • Conducted research to write and present scrips that attract the viewer’s interest

JANICEK MEDIA (Denver)March 2016 – April 2020

  • Create and write creative and engaging sports scripts that are connected to Call to Actions for the viewers
  • Research sport events that are relevant and appealing to the audience
  • Suggest or work around modifications to fit TV format

TELEMUNDO (Miami), 2009-2011, A.A.R.P. TV (Washington D.C), 2010, ESTRELLA TV (Los Ángeles, CA), 2012, TERRA/Getty Images (América Latina) 2012 CNN Latino (Miami) 2013

Senior Freelance Anchor & Reporter/ Director/ Producer/ Writer

  • For A.A.R.P: Effective self-starter with the proven ability to generate, write and produce stories that captivated the most demanding Latino audiences in top 20 markets of Los Angeles, DC and New York. Write stories, headlines and news updates for television, online and digital platforms
  • For Telemundo: Developed a network of news sources providing access to exclusive local stories with U.S. Marshals, Denver Police Department. Investigated Latino serial killers and launched local cases in national TV for greater exposure that could lead to criminals’ capture. 
  • For ESTRELLA TV: Directed, wrote, produced, hosted special hardcore breaking news packages for “Cierre de Edicion” (Enrique Gratas).
  • For CNN Latino and TERRA Latin America: Generated story ideas for national and international segments, researched and set up the content and/or interviews. Solid news judgment, strong writing and researching skill.
  • Demonstrated ability to solve problems, prioritized decisions and successfully managed multiple assignments.

 

UNIVISION (Colorado Market, Channel 50), 2002 – 2005

Weather Anchor.

  • On-air weather anchor and strong television personality: among my duties I had to report from field, live shots, interviews and package stories related to weather matters.
  • Generated ideas and report breaking news either in studio or on location for each daily newscast.
  • Wrote and copy-edited assigned scripts in newscasts.
  • Provided weather input to the show producers and assignment editors on show content and format. Assisted by writing stories, cutting soundbites and/or generating content ideas.
  • Responsible for gathering news and weather information and preparing for presentation in the newscast.
  • Presented newscasts segments to the viewers in a professional manner; including presenting weather breaking news to viewers both during live newscasts as well as outside regularly scheduled newscasts.
  • Made appearances before social and civic groups and at schools and colleges and other community entities on behalf of the station.

PROFESSIONAL RADIO EXPERIENCE

KNRV/KNUV RADIO (Colorado/Arizona Market, La Buena Onda, 1150/1190 AM), 2005-2008

Radio Personality/Reporter/Writer/Producer/Board Operator

  • Proven track record of strong writing, storytelling and live reporting, including breaking news during live newscasts as well as outside regularly scheduled newscasts
  • Produced, wrote, translated and reported on investigative stories and news. Interviewed and developed rapport with guest and clients.
  • Co-created the “Autism Latino Association” and free counseling groups for persons with no health care in Arizona.

FM DEL SOL (Uruguay Market, 99.5/96.7 FM), 1997 – 2001 & 2012- 2016 (remotely)

 General Producer/Radio Personality/Assignment Director

  • Hosted the award-wining sports program “Open Radio,” “Salimos” and the cuisine show “Lifestyle.”
  • Assignment director for remote interviews and sports news reporting. Developer of artistic concepts for various shows.
  • 2012 -2016: VO talent, editor and producer for “Atmosferas Hipnoticas” with DJ Javier Misa (executive producer/ main host).

EDUCATION & INTERESTS 

Education:

  • Bachelor of Arts (Communications, Broadcasting and Journalism- 1994)
    • “Instituto Superior de Enseñanza de Radiodifusión,” Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Certification in Audio Editing from IHDMC & Video Basics from 9News Denver, CO

Interests:  

  • Public relations, Communications, Journalism, Psychology, reading, researching, hiking, 5Ks and cross-country skiing.