I am a multilingual communications and design professional with a strong background in digital content creation, storytelling, and brand development. I translate complex ideas into clear, engaging narratives across web and social media, while maintaining brand consistency and culture. I excel at managing multimedia production workflows, collaborating with international partners, and mentoring teams. I thrive in diverse, cross-cultural environments and enjoy shaping sustainable, user-centered communications and campaigns.

Laura Rivarola

I am a multilingual communications and design professional with a strong background in digital content creation, storytelling, and brand development. I translate complex ideas into clear, engaging narratives across web and social media, while maintaining brand consistency and culture. I excel at managing multimedia production workflows, collaborating with international partners, and mentoring teams. I thrive in diverse, cross-cultural environments and enjoy shaping sustainable, user-centered communications and campaigns.

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I am a multilingual communications and design professional with a strong background in digital content creation, storytelling, and brand development. I translate complex ideas into clear, engaging narratives across web and social media, while maintaining brand consistency and culture.

I excel at managing multimedia production workflows, collaborating with international partners, and mentoring teams. I thrive in diverse, cross-cultural environments and enjoy shaping sustainable, user-centered communications and campaigns.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
German
Advanced
French
Advanced
Italian
Advanced

Work Experience

Co-Managing Partner & Communication Lead at Impact Hub Basel Association
May 1, 2025 - October 27, 2025
Led planning and execution of digital communications strategies promoting sustainability and innovation initiatives across web, social media and print. Produced newsletters, social media content, impact reports, and multimedia materials. Collaborated with partners and global network teams to shape visuals and stories, supporting international campaigns and events. Provided team leadership and mentorship, fostering knowledge sharing and professional growth in a diverse environment. Managed internal and external communications, project coordination, multilingual engagement, wellbeing and inclusion, community building, content writing and editing, visual storytelling, event organization, stakeholder liaison, reporting and documentation, design thinking and innovation sprints.
Co-Managing Partner & Communication Lead at Impact Hub Basel Association
May 1, 2025 - October 27, 2025
Led planning and execution of digital communication strategies promoting sustainability and innovation across web, social media, and print. Collaborated with partners and global network teams to gather visuals and stories, supporting international campaigns and events. Provided team leadership and mentorship to foster collaboration and growth in a diverse environment.
Robotics Instructor at Tech Labs Basel
January 1, 2020 - October 27, 2025
Instructed robotics and related STEM topics; supported learners through project-based activities and hands-on learning.
Music & Art Teacher at Gymboree Basel
January 1, 2019 - October 27, 2025
Delivered music and art instruction to children, supporting creativity, confidence, and social development.
Campaign Supporter at The Vegetarian Society of Singapore
January 1, 2011 - October 27, 2025
Supported campaigns through outreach, content creation, and coordination of events and materials.
Freelance Photographer & Visual Communicator
January 1, 2007 - Present
Freelance photographer and visual storyteller providing branding assets, photography, and multimedia content for diverse clients; collaboration across international teams to deliver visuals and narratives.
National Project Coordinator at Parliament of Paraguay (Youth)
January 1, 2004 - October 27, 2025
Coordinated national youth projects, liaised with stakeholders, and managed program logistics from conception to execution.
Annual Dance Festival Producer at Alas Arte Paraguay
January 1, 2011 - October 27, 2025
Produced annual dance festival, coordinating events, marketing, and partnerships.
Translator (English-Spanish) at Swiss Red Cross – Paraguay
January 1, 2014 - October 27, 2025
Translated communications and documents between English and Spanish; supported cross-cultural collaboration.

Education

Master of Arts in Visual Communication & Iconic Research at University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Licentiate Degree in Public Relations & Applied Communication at Universidad Paraguayo UCOM
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002
Master of Arts at University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Licentiate Degree in Public Relations & Applied Communication at Universidad Comunera del Paraguay
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2002

Qualifications

Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
January 1, 2021 - October 27, 2025
Designing Resilient Regenerative Systems
January 1, 2025 - October 27, 2025
Google UX Design Foundations
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Designing Resilient Regenerative Systems
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government, Other