Sonia Toro

Co-founder + Member of the Expert Network at EU-AFRICA Chamber of Commerce
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Brussels Metropolitan Area, BE
Languages
  • English Professional working proficiency
  • French Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency
  • Dutch Limited working proficiency
  • Russian Elementary proficiency

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Sonia Toro was a valuable member in my team when I was leading the project to develop a CSR strategy for African markets for the Volvo Group. Sonia represented much needed research, CSR, and analytical skills, combined with in depth knowledge of the region and linguistic skills. She was an essential contributor to our competitor benchmarking research as well as our internal mapping of our company activities and key stakeholder concerns. I would gladly have Sonia on my team again.

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Credentials

  • Learning Personal Branding
    LinkedIn
    Oct, 2018
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

    • Belgium
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Co-founder + Member of the Expert Network
      • Oct 2012 - Present

      - Contributed to the EUACC’s strategy development and roll-out▪ Supported the implementation of the EUACC "CSR in Africa" program ▪ Advised on External Communication activities & Media Relations.▪ Event Organization & Management: Events organised form A-Z: the "Sustainable Energy in Africa" conference (100 attendants) organised during the EU Sustainable Energy week 2013 + The “Conference on CSR in Africa” (50 attendants) organised during the European Development Days 2013 + Launch events of the EUACC Business club (50 attendants) + 2 high level events: the "CSR in Africa Awards" (2014 - 100 attendants) partly funded by the EU Commission with the participation of the EU Commission and the African Union - The "EU-Africa B2B Forum" (2015 - 350 participants: 45 countries represented) with the participation of the EU Commission, the African Union, the EIB etc.▪ Supported the execution of a communication plan.▪ Advised on social media management.▪ Contributed the “EUACC sponsorship program”▪ Managed a team of 5 interns (EUACC summer program)

    • Director Communications & CSR
      • Sep 2014 - Present

    • Sweden
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Manager EU Communication & CSR
      • Jan 2013 - Aug 2014

      CSR MANAGER▪ Team member and key contributor to CSR projects issued by the Public Affairs Dept. (Volvo Group HQ)▪ Contributed to the development of the CSR Action Plan and participated in numerous CSR activities and projects▪ Served as Member of the “ACEA CSR Working Group”, in replacement of Group Director for CSR (2012-2013) ▪ Served as Coordinator for the CSR Committee in close cooperation with Group Director for CSR (2012-2014)▫ Planned and prepared CSR workshops, meetings (agendas), reported on projects, etc.▫ Contributed to the CSR & Sustainability reportsEU COMMUNICATION MANAGER▪ EU and Business Intelligence (BI): Daily monitoring of EU and European information + Early warning system to inform management on critical EU news + Created the “EU BFRIEFING SHEETS” (Briefings and summaries to help management easily understand complex , yet very important EU topics). Created an EU online library: to make accessible the “EU Briefing sheets”.▪ Designed and managed communication tools (new website + Community management + Liveblogging). Event: "European Transport Forum" 2013 with the participation of Volvo Group CEO Olof Persson▪ Internal Communication activities▫ Production of a weekly newsletter (For internal use only: the "EU Flash"): Research, writing, and production based on key EU developments. Designed to inform and advise management, decision makers and experts within the company. ▫ Volvo Information Online (Violin): Web editor & Manager of the EU office intranet + Event reporting / articles▪ Internet site owner (EU office Internet site): Content manager and web editor + Developed an SEO strategy + Contributor to the Volvo Group Site owners global network + promoted content via social media channels.▪ Community management (social media): Twitter + Facebook Fanpage + FlickR + Youtube + LinkedIn Group + Wordpress

    • Research and Communication Officer
      • Apr 2008 - Dec 2012

      Volvo Group Representation, EU Office- EU information monitoring- Internal communication activities- Newsletter designing and writing- Web editing- Social media community management

    • AB Volvo Corporate Communications - Mentor Program
      • Jan 2011 - Feb 2012

      ▪ One year team project on Corporate Social Responsibility▪ 5 high level training courses on key topics: Project Management, Media Relations, Situational leaderships. ▪ Mentor: Marten Wikforss (formerly, Head of Volvo Group Media Relations)

    • Research
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • The Internal Communication Black Belt Program
      • Feb 2012 - Feb 2012

      High level Training and Certification:- Strategic planning (Internal Communication activities)- Making plans measurable- Audiences and segmentation - Developing messages - Choosing tactics"With more than 1,500 graduates worldwide, The Internal Communication Black Belt Program builds on extensive research to equip communicators with the skills, knowledge and insight they need to excel in their roles and impact organizational performance": http://www.melcrum.com/products/training_courses/bb-international/index.html

    • Communication Manager
      • Sep 2004 - May 2005

      - Internship - - CCAE (Laval University): Communication strategy developped for the year 2004-2005- Involved in organising a Job Day: "Salon des carrières 2e et 3e cycles 2005 edition" - Internship - - CCAE (Laval University): Communication strategy developped for the year 2004-2005- Involved in organising a Job Day: "Salon des carrières 2e et 3e cycles 2005 edition"

Education

  • Laval University
    DESS, Communication Public Relations
    2003 - 2005
  • Université Laval
    Master, Political Sciences
    2001 - 2003
  • UCLouvain FUCaM Mons
    Candidatures, Political Sciences
    1999 - 2001

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