Laura Marcela James

Available to hire

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Intermediate
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Content Strategist & Journalist at Chamber of Commerce of Bucaramanga
September 30, 2025 - October 6, 2025
Designed and implemented comprehensive communication and digital marketing strategies. Increased social media engagement by 50% and audience growth by 30%. Created and optimized audiovisual and written content (newsletters, press releases, social media); boosted CTR by 35% and newsletter open rates by 17%. Coordinated event coverage and media distribution, improving regional press presence by 80% and enhancing corporate bulletins. Managed social media and websites, growing web traffic by 30% and engagement by 50% through strategic campaigns. Produced audiovisual content reaching over 200,000 views and strengthened overall digital communications; implemented internal and external communication strategies to boost event participation by 40%.
Content Creator at Freelance Digital Content Creator
August 31, 2018 - October 6, 2025
Managed social media and websites, optimizing strategies with AI and increasing lead conversion by 25% and reach by 70%. Created and optimized audiovisual and written content (newsletters, press releases, and social media).
Content Strategist & Journalist at Chamber of Commerce of Bucaramanga
September 1, 2025 - October 6, 2025
Designed and implemented communications and digital marketing strategies; increased social media engagement and audience growth; created and optimized audiovisual and written content (newsletters, press releases, and social media); coordinated event coverage and media distribution; enhanced corporate bulletins and boosted event participation.
Communications Coordinator at Missionaries of the Holy Spirit
August 1, 2022 - October 6, 2025
Designed and implemented communications and digital marketing strategies; managed social media and press relations; produced audiovisual and written content; coordinated media coverage and press materials; supported social media campaigns.
Content Creator at Freelance / Self-employed
August 1, 2018 - October 6, 2025
Managed social media and websites, optimized strategies with AI, increasing lead conversions and reach; designed graphic and audiovisual content; improved engagement.
Communications Coordinator at Missionaries of the Holy Spirit
September 30, 2025 - October 6, 2025
Designed and implemented communication and digital marketing strategies, increasing social media engagement by 50% and audience growth by 30%. Created and optimized audiovisual and written content (newsletters, press releases, social media), boosting CTR by 35% and newsletter open rates by 17%. Coordinated event coverage and media distribution, achieving an 80% increase in regional press presence. Managed social media and websites, increasing web traffic by 30% and engagement by 50% through strategic campaigns. Created and distributed audiovisual content reaching over 200,000 views and strengthened digital communication. Implemented internal and external communication strategies, boosting event participation by 40%.
Content Strategist & Journalist at Chamber of Commerce of Bucaramanga
August 31, 2022 - October 6, 2025
Designed and implemented content and journalism strategies; led communications initiatives and content production (social media, press) Jan 2022 – Aug 2022.
Freelance Digital Content Creator at Freelance
August 31, 2018 - October 6, 2025
Managed social media and websites, optimizing strategies with AI tools and increasing lead conversions by 25% and reach by 70%. Created graphic and audiovisual content, boosting engagement and reach.
Exchange Program in Journalism and Public Communications at Pontificia Bolivariana University (Colombia) – ITESO, Mexico
January 1, 2021 - Present
Participated in an exchange program focusing on journalism and public communications.
Freelance Digital Content Creator
June 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Managed social media and websites, optimizing strategies with AI and increasing lead conversion by 25% and reach by 70%.
Content Strategist & Digital Marketing Specialist at Chamber of Commerce of Bucaramanga
October 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025
Designed and executed digital marketing and social media strategies, managing content calendars and scheduling posts across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and newsletters. Created and optimized written and audiovisual content (social media posts, newsletters, press releases, website content). Improved social media engagement and audience growth; coordinated internal and external communications campaigns; boosted event participation through targeted digital messaging.
Communications Coordinator at Missionaries of the Holy Spirit - Mexico
January 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Managed 4 organizational accounts; designed and executed digital marketing and social media strategies; managed content calendars; created and optimized content; increased social media engagement by 50% and audience growth by 30%; supported lead generation and conversion optimization; increased lead conversion rates by 25%; monitored performance metrics; improved newsletter open rates and CTR; boosted event participation by 40%.

Education

Master’s degree in Digital Marketing and Advertising at Nebrija University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor’s degree in Social Communication and Journalism at Nebrija University
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Exchange Program in Journalism and Public Communications at Pontificia Bolivariana University
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Communication and Journalism at Nebrija University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Exchange Program in Journalism and Public Communications at Pontificia Bolivariana University (Colombia)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor’s degree in Digital Marketing and Advertising, Social Communicator and Journalist at Nebrija University, Spain
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor’s in Social Communication and Journalism at Nebrija University (Spain)
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026
Master’s in Digital Marketing & Advertising at Nebrija University (Spain)
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
Bachelor’s in Social Communications and Journalism at Nebrija University (Spain)
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
Exchange Program - Journalism and Public Communications at Pontificia Bolivariana University, Colombia
January 1, 2017 - January 30, 2026
Master’s in Digital Marketing and Advertising at Nebrija University, Spain
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026
Bachelor’s in Social Communication and Journalism at Pontificia Bolivariana University, Colombia
January 1, 2017 - February 4, 2026
Exchange Program – Journalism and Public Communications at Pontificia Bolivariana University, Colombia (Mexico program)
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Digital Marketing and Advertising, Social Communicator and Journalist
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026
Google Analytics Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 18, 2026
Awards & Leadership – Nominated for National University Journalism Award
January 11, 2030 - February 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Education, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Other