Ana Paula Blanco

Current

Head of Communications and Public Affairs Mexico, CentralAmerica & Colombia at Google

Past

Marketing Communications Manager, Latin America at GE Healthcare
Public Relations and Corporate Communications Manager at GE
Communications Specialist at Mexican Securities Industry Association

Public Affairs Analyst at Citibank Mexico

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Education

Universidad de las Américas, A.C.
Modern American School

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Ana Paula Blanco’s Summary

Life is all about taking risks. The best tools? Having the right Attitude, Listening, Creating and Daring.
To become, through strong professional and personal commitment, part of an organization that promotes creativity and diversity among its members and clients, developing my personal potential in benefit not only of myself, but also in benefit of the society as well as the organization.

PR,Corporate Communications and Marketing with over 6 years experience in financial, Corporate and Healthcare areas. High leadership and influential roles with CEO's and Business Leaders.

Ana Paula Blanco’s Specialties:

Branding, Media Relations, Internal Communications, Creative Idea Development, Group Management, Event Management

Ana Paula Blanco’s Experience

Head of Communications and Public Affairs Mexico, CentralAmerica & Colombia

Google

(Public Company; GOOG; Internet industry)

June 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)

Our division values creativity, initiative and curiosity. We want candidates who want to learn, who are unafraid to voice strong opinions, and whose instinct is to challenge the conventional wisdom (with better ideas). They will possess strong critical thinking skills and demonstrate superior written and verbal communication abilities. They will laugh in the face of danger and then get to work before we all get into deeper trouble. Google's Global Communications and Public Affairs organization is a fast-paced team that manages high-profile issues and projects. Our audiences include our users, partners, shareholders, employees, critics and friends from around the world. The team helps launch all of Google's innovations and products to the world, and manages communications and strategy for critical public issues ranging from corporate responsibility to on-line privacy to worldwide operations. Boredom is not our stock in trade.
Marketing Communications Manager, Latin America

GE Healthcare

(Public Company; GE; Medical Devices industry)

January 2007 — May 2008 (1 year 5 months)

·Tactical event and exhibits planning and development in our major Latin America operations.
·Advertisement planning and development in major specialized magazines positioning both the corporate and product messaging.
·PR Strategies for specific events, all P&L’s and customers. Translation and customization of press releases and business communications.
·Internal communication tools planning and development for Latin America. Bridge between US & LatAm communications.
Public Relations and Corporate Communications Manager

GE

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Security and Investigations industry)

December 2003 — January 2007 (3 years 2 months)
Communications Specialist

Mexican Securities Industry Association

(Investment Banking industry)

July 2001 — August 2002 (1 year 2 months)

Lobbying for associated financial institutions on the securities market.
Media relations strategy. Elaborating speeches and presentations for the President and Managing Director. Renewal of the Associations Corporate Image, Identity Manual, revamping the association’s website, creating a quarterly informative bulletin, as well as the positioning strategy.
Public Affairs Analyst

Citibank Mexico

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Financial Services industry)

March 2000 — July 2001 (1 year 5 months)

Planned, coordinated and developed E-business launch events to clients and press. Organized and executed two New York Philharmonic Concerts in Mexico as well as a Chamber Concert for the MARCO Museum's 10th Anniversary.
Responsible for organizing various events for the different areas. Member of the Corporate Communications Transitions Team working as liaison for the Banamex-Citibank fusion process. Elaborated and developed Corporate Social Responsibility Programs for several members of the association. Organized and monitored Corporate Agendas for senior executives.

Ana Paula Blanco’s Education

Universidad de las Américas, A.C.

BA , Psychology , 1996 — 2000

Article published by the UIA Educational Affairs Department "A Students Vision on Teaching"

Activities and Societies:

Student Council Culture Coordinator, Student Council Communications Coordinator, Competition Aerobics
Modern American School