Magdalena Cruz

I am also a script screen writer

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Voice Description

MAGDALENA CRUZ
(Creative Writer’s fictitious name: Magda Kraw)

Speaks English, Spanish, and French.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Script to screen writing, articles and press releases, medical terminology in English & Spanish, editing and proofreading experience.

PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Twenty two uninterrupted years working for the “Cuban Ministry of Cultural Affairs”, as “Cultural Outreach Director” and “Art & Literature, Assessor”. Since 1968 took care of permanent “literary ateliers” along Havana, as: “Arts and Literature Appreciation Instructor”. Such work was addressed to improve the talent and skills of amateur and beginner writers.

OTHER SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong writing & verbal communication skills Eng/Spa. Reads French.
• Self starter with strong organizational orientation.
• Experienced conducting public opinion surveys and focus groups. (Eng/Spa)
• Customer/client Service experience. Certified.
• General office management and equipment operation experience.
• Computer literate. Office 2003, Act2000, WordPerfect, WordPad, Power Point, Publisher, Front Page. Skilled on Internet researches.
• Excellent Public Relations abilities.
• More than twenty years organizing and conducting Literature, Music, and Visual Art Appreciation workshops and Seminars

WORK EXPERIENCE DURING THE PAST FORTEEN YEARS:

Spanish Instructor:
The Languages Specialists Inc. Miami, Fl. Taught Spanish language; conversation, grammar & executive vocabulary. Tutor on proper use of Castilian language as well.
Public Relations Rep:
Worked for Stress Institute & Plastic Surgery. Took care of press releases, and other professional outreach; also conducted workshops and seminars. Reference letter can be shown.
Interviewer:
Used to serve Behavioral Research Center, Coral Gables, Fl. worked taking polls even in English or Spanish.
Articles Writer:
Wrote and writes for bilingual publications about: health care, mystical philosophy, personal growth, etc. Samples of published issues can be shown.

FULL EDUCATION TAKEN IN OWN COUNTRY, CUBA.

Associated Degree in Spanish Language & Hispanic Literature at “National School of Arts”, Havana, Cuba, 1968.
Intermediate level of Mass Media Communications at “Cuban Union of Journalists”, Havana.
Certified Customer Service Representative, Miami Dade Community College.

OWN COUNTRY PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

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 Conducted and directed workshops with the purpose of teaching on how to read good literature and where find the best sellers.
 Organized encounters and literary contests, seminars, etc. throughout twenty years.
 Created diverse beside programs of cultural expansion. Frequently acted as juror in literary contests.
 In 1983 founded the “Ernest Hemingway Literary Contest in Memoriam” at the Cojimar village.
 Created and directed numerous cultural exchange programs between permanent integrants of “literature ateliers”, museums, art galleries, bookstores and libraries.
 Used to prepare and conduct special programs between the above entities and the public.
 Used to set up speaking engagements and workshops designated to promote the «Cultural Homes and Performing Art Centers » ‘s mission.
 After 1985 became a “Cultural Affairs Public Relations Specialist” representing writers and artists. Used to prepare press releases and conducted public opinion radio programs.
 In 1986 was nominated as Regional History Researcher. Initiated a research about Cuban Eclectic Architecture, based on the industry founded by the sculptor «Aurelio Cruz Bello» His work -made from 1910 to 1930 at “Sagua la Grande”, province of “Las villas”- have been rescued thanks to the work done toward.
 Founded the «Cojimar Historical Rescue Group». All the main information obtained was kept and recorded at the “East Havana Museum”.
 In 1989 founded another Experimental Research Group for the rescue of the Cuban Cultural Affairs History. More than 6,000, books obtained by donations were restored and classifieds under her auspice and supervision by the East Havana Museum. Most of the large collection of ancient and expired edition’s books belonged to the * «National Cuban Sciences Academy». Some had the letterhead of: * «Archivo Nacional». Other books belonged to the private collection of the ex-President of the Cuban Republic, Gerardo Machado.
 From 1987 until 1991 wrote original stories under the script format to be dramatized and transmitted by radio.
 In 1989 got involved in human rights activities, being persecuted by the Government authorities as political dissident.
 In September 24 of 1992, arrives to Los Angeles California as Political Refugee.

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Child
• Teenage Girl
• Young Adult Female
• Middle Age Female

Language(s) of Which I Am a Native Speaker:

• English - North American

I Offer my Services for these Recording Purposes

• Commercials
• Promos
• IVR, voicemail, phone systems, and on-hold messages
• Audiobooks
• Documentaries
• Podcasts
• Others (on-camera, informercials, live announcers, spokespersons)