Germán Alonso

Communications Officer ICT Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland

Ireland

About

I'm an enthusiastic, motivated, proactive and tech-savvy professional with a BSc degree in Digital Technology and Design, Bart Honours in Sociology and a Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. I have over 2 years’ experience in Digital Marketing and Online Communications with expertise in; content strategy, social media campaign management, sales, business analysing, Agile methodologies & technical project management. In addition, I have over 10 years’ experience in administration and customer service across several business sectors I want to obtain a position that will empower me to use my strong organizational skills, educational background and my ability to work well with people in the educational, digital technology fields. Comfortable working with cross-functional, multidisciplinary & cross-cultural teams. I am particularly interested in Innovation, entrepreneurship and digital marketing. I have extensive experience in team leading & training both teams and Individuals. I have also worked teaching Spanish as a foreign language to adults and as a freelance Interpreter and Translator. I have previously worked in local radio in Spain in a sociological capacity on a ad hoc basis. I can conduct research into development, structure, and behavior of groups of human beings and patterns of culture and social organization which have arisen out of group life in society. Qualified BSc Digital Marketing with specialist knowledge of Technical Project Management and Digital Marketing. Software/ App: SpSS & MaxQDA, Publisher, inDesign. Arc GIS, GeoMedia. Comic Life, storyboardthat, xMind, Website Wireframe, Gliffy. Critical thinking, creativity, design thinking & Innovation.

Experience

  • Communications Officer ICT at Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
    Mar 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 4 mos

    I am currently working in a clerical role within the ICT Division, Communication Centre unit of the Department of Foreign Affairs.

  • Assessor & Grants Officer at Student Universal Support Ireland [SUSI]
    Mar 2018 - Nov 2018 · 9 mos

  • Educational Consultant at Education Bridge International Agency
    Jan 2015 - Nov 2015 · 11 mos

    Reviews and evaluates curricula for use in Language schools and assists in adaptation to local needs. Conducts research into areas, such as teaching methods and techniques. Focus attention and research on evidence based solutions that provide schools with a comprehensive evaluation that will deliver positive results for teachers and students.

  • Digital Marketing Specialist at Mondello Park
    Mar 2014 - Aug 2014 · 6 mos

    I have worked on various projects, carrying out research and competitive analysis, creating storyboards, personas, user stories and flows. I have also delivered sketches, wireframes and high-end UI designs, working alongside developers to bring rich user experiences to life, as well as managing the product development. Developed content initiatives to launch blogs, video blogs and social media profile. Set up internal processes to manage social media activity across multiple departments. Designed and rolled out custom digital strategies for Mondello Park. Responsibilities: • Concept development • Requirements Specification • UX/UI Design • Wire-framing (Balsamiq) • Market Research • Digital Marketing • Project Management.

  • Spanish Tutor at Leinster College
    Sep 2012 - Jan 2014 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Teaching Spanish as a foreign language. Adults. - Teacher of Language and Conversation in levels A1 to B2. - Textbooks review. - Collaboration in the design of contents for the spoken Spanish class. - Design of learning activities (through Moodle platform) and evaluation tasks. - Evaluation of language skills. - Teacher of Language in level A1 and Conversation in level B2. - Design of the contents for the spoken Spanish class level B2. - Design of learning tasks for level A1. - Evaluation of language skills.