Andrés Laguna Martino
Communications Specialist at Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Panamá- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Mandarin Chinese Elementary proficiency
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Credentials
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Big Data: el impacto de los datos masivos en la sociedad actual
Universitat Autònoma de BarcelonaJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Public Policy Challenges of the 21st Century
University of Virginia Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public PolicyJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Hootsuite Platform Certification
Hootsuite -
Radio and TV Broadcasting License
National Authority of Public Services, Panama -
Social Marketing Certification
Hootsuite
Experience
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Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Panamá
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Panama
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Communications Specialist
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Jun 2021 - Present
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Communications Advisor
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Mar 2021 - Jun 2021
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Gobierno de Panamá
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Panama
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interinstitutional Projects and Foreign Policy Specialist
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Oct 2018 - Jul 2019
Among my tasks, I was in charge of representing the Presidency at official events and board meetings of other government institutions, while maintaining relations with key civil society and media stakeholders. I also drafted cooperation agreements between the Presidency and external actors. I liaised with the Ministry of Foreign Relations and put together a one-year operative plan to monitor Panama's foreign policy vis-à-vis China. Among my tasks, I was in charge of representing the Presidency at official events and board meetings of other government institutions, while maintaining relations with key civil society and media stakeholders. I also drafted cooperation agreements between the Presidency and external actors. I liaised with the Ministry of Foreign Relations and put together a one-year operative plan to monitor Panama's foreign policy vis-à-vis China.
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UNDP
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Consultant
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Aug 2018 - Nov 2018
As a Consultant for the UNDP, I organised a forum on the history of Panama City's architecture for the Municipality of Panama. I managed all logistics, including the booking of renowned architects and historians. In addition, I composed a memory document with the insights and a detailed record of the events of the day, which was distributed to different government agencies. In 2019, I also organized the fourth edition of this forum. As a Consultant for the UNDP, I organised a forum on the history of Panama City's architecture for the Municipality of Panama. I managed all logistics, including the booking of renowned architects and historians. In addition, I composed a memory document with the insights and a detailed record of the events of the day, which was distributed to different government agencies. In 2019, I also organized the fourth edition of this forum.
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Syracuse University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student IT Consultant
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Jan 2018 - May 2018
Based on SU's Whitman School of Management, I assisted faculty, staff, and students with troubleshooting and specialized software issues. With the IT team, I also helped manage the maintenance, logistics, and distribution of the college's hardware and technological equipment.
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Recruitment and Admissions Intern
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Aug 2017 - May 2018
As part of the Admissions team of Syracuse University, I Interviewed student applicants of all colleges and evaluated them based on their performance and fit for the school. I also assisted the Dean of Admissions and the office staff in organizing student tours and gave information sessions to students and their families.
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SUFTYP Orientation Leaders
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Aug 2017 - May 2018
A select group of 44 SU students tasked with organizing the development and logistics of the New Student Orientation on each fall, and the Winter Welcome each spring term.
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University 100 Student Ambassador and Tour Guide
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Mar 2016 - May 2018
University 100 (U100) is the student ambassador organization for Syracuse University. U100 students represent the University’s diverse backgrounds and majors and interact with guests and visitors. Personable leaders who are deeply involved in campus life, ambassadors share their pride and energy with people visiting the University for the first time.
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U.S. Department of State
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Cultural Affairs Intern
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
This was my second time working with the U.S. Embassy. This time I had the privilege of representing the Embassy at official events attended by mayors, American universities’ representatives, and Panamanian government officials. I was also assigned to lead a research on cultural and heritage laws of Panama to help support the preservation of a major archeological site. This was my second time working with the U.S. Embassy. This time I had the privilege of representing the Embassy at official events attended by mayors, American universities’ representatives, and Panamanian government officials. I was also assigned to lead a research on cultural and heritage laws of Panama to help support the preservation of a major archeological site.
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U.S. Department of State
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Public Affairs Intern
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Jul 2016 - Aug 2016
As a Public Affairs intern, I produced a daily newsletter distributed to the Deputy Head of Mission, the Ambassador, and the State Department in Washington. I also organized cultural events, including the United States's participation at the International Book Fair, which was attended by over 100,000 people. As a Public Affairs intern, I produced a daily newsletter distributed to the Deputy Head of Mission, the Ambassador, and the State Department in Washington. I also organized cultural events, including the United States's participation at the International Book Fair, which was attended by over 100,000 people.
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Hillary for America
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Media Intern
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May 2016 - Jun 2016
I created, translated, and copy-edited digital content, including blog posts and press releases, in English and Spanish for the campaign's social media platforms and website. I also outlined the strategy for the campaign's Spanish Twitter account–the first one in the history of U.S. political campaigns–which received over 75 thousand followers. I created, translated, and copy-edited digital content, including blog posts and press releases, in English and Spanish for the campaign's social media platforms and website. I also outlined the strategy for the campaign's Spanish Twitter account–the first one in the history of U.S. political campaigns–which received over 75 thousand followers.
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Education
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University of Navarra
Master's degree, Political and Corporate Communications -
The George Washington University
GSPM Political Communication Seminar, Political Communication -
Syracuse University
Bachelor’s Degree, Communication and Rhetorical Studies -
Syracuse University - Maxwell School
Bachelor of Arts - BA, International Relations -
Tsinghua University
Chinese Language -
Universidad Latina de Panamá
Social, Business, and State Protocol Diploma, Diplomacy -
Latin American Center for Local Studies (CELADEL)
Good Public Management Practices and Smart Services Seminar, Political Science and Government -
National Taiwan Normal University
OCAC Language Study Program for Expatriate Youth -
Instituto Sun Yat Sen
High School, Science and Letters