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LIZ LARREA
COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST, EVENT PLANNER & PROJECT MANAGER
Quito
Summary
Results-driven development professional with comprehensive experience in project management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to collaborate with teams, adapt to changing needs, and deliver impactful outcomes. Strong skills in communication, strategic planning, and relationship building. Highly reliable and focused on achieving organizational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
Languages
Work History
Freelance Communication Specialist and Event Coordinator
Quito
07.2023 - 07.2025
- Organization and management of a corporate trip of 30 people to Galapagos Islands with the goal increasing team bonding by 45%.
- In charge of corporate branding
- Designed logos and corporate kits
- Produced and designed corporate ID´s
Communication & Organizational Development Coordinator
Intercilsa Logistics
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Coached leadership and personal empowerment workshops
- Increased employee satisfaction by 85% while incorporating company campaigns and different initiatives.
- Managed and organized social and internal events.
- Enhanced the company's organizational culture and corporate brand.
Human Resources and Communication Coordinator
Intercilsa Logistics
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Developed and used communications strategies to build a shared understanding of the mission, vision and values of the business.
- Supported plans through development and implementation of internal and external communication strategies which improved the organizational culture by 90%.
- Assisted with recruitment process by posting job ads, filtering applications, scheduling interviews, assisting in interview process and drafting offer letters.
- Explained employee compensation, benefits, schedules, and working conditions.
- Handled employee inquiries and complaints regarding policy and benefits issues.
Education
Bachelor of Organizational Communication & Public Relations - Minor in Psychology
Universidad San Francisco De Quito
Quito 05.2001 -
Disney Academic Exchange Program - Web Design, TV Media, Video Editing & Others
IHECS Belgium
Brussels, Belgium 05.2001 -
International Exchange Program - Hospitality, Customer Service & Hotel Management.
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Online Learning 05.2001 -
No Degree - Corporate Communication & Hospitality Management
Disney Unirverity
Orlando 05.2001 -
Skills
Event photography
Skilled in public speaking
Strategic leadership
Strategic innovation development
Experienced in delivering presentations
Clear verbal communication
Professional ID photography
Event Planning
Cost management
Developing campaigns
Training resources
Relationship building and management
Accomplishments
- Achieved organizational changes by introducing new culture and internal campaigns which led to an enhanced productivity and staff satisfaction.
- Documented and resolved Bylaws which helped improve internal processes.
- Achieved Communication Audit Goals by completing Internal Campaigns with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved an holistic organizational culture through effectively helping with Bran Management.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Courses in: Organizational Development & Business Management -Herzliya University, 2018
Interests
Fitness
Healthy Nutrition
Timeline
Communication & Organizational Development Coordinator
Intercilsa Logistics
09.2024 - 06.2025
Freelance Communication Specialist and Event Coordinator
Quito
07.2023 - 07.2025
Human Resources and Communication Coordinator
Intercilsa Logistics
01.2017 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Organizational Communication & Public Relations - Minor in Psychology
Universidad San Francisco De Quito
05.2001 -
Disney Academic Exchange Program - Web Design, TV Media, Video Editing & Others
IHECS Belgium
05.2001 -
International Exchange Program - Hospitality, Customer Service & Hotel Management.
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
05.2001 -
No Degree - Corporate Communication & Hospitality Management
Disney Unirverity
05.2001 -