I am a bilingual communications professional fluent in Spanish and English, with a track record in media relations, public affairs, and strategic communication. I excel at leading high-impact campaigns, coordinating complex projects across departments, and building strong stakeholder relationships.\n\nI develop and execute integrated marketing and public relations strategies—crafting press materials, internal messaging, social media plans, and events. I pride myself on collaborative leadership, empowering cross-functional teams, and aligning communications with organizational priorities through meticulous reporting and scheduling.

Laura Castro-Lindarte

I am a bilingual communications professional fluent in Spanish and English, with a track record in media relations, public affairs, and strategic communication. I excel at leading high-impact campaigns, coordinating complex projects across departments, and building strong stakeholder relationships.\n\nI develop and execute integrated marketing and public relations strategies—crafting press materials, internal messaging, social media plans, and events. I pride myself on collaborative leadership, empowering cross-functional teams, and aligning communications with organizational priorities through meticulous reporting and scheduling.

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I am a bilingual communications professional fluent in Spanish and English, with a track record in media relations, public affairs, and strategic communication. I excel at leading high-impact campaigns, coordinating complex projects across departments, and building strong stakeholder relationships.\n\nI develop and execute integrated marketing and public relations strategies—crafting press materials, internal messaging, social media plans, and events. I pride myself on collaborative leadership, empowering cross-functional teams, and aligning communications with organizational priorities through meticulous reporting and scheduling.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Co-Founder & Marketing/Operations Manager at Capitol Epoxy Solutions
January 1, 2025 - Present
Drive growth and operations of a women-led epoxy flooring and concrete coating company serving residential, commercial, and industrial clients across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region. Oversee client communications, estimates, invoicing, scheduling, and project compliance while ensuring quality-service guarantees. Lead all digital marketing efforts including website content, social media campaigns, online advertising, and bilingual (English/Spanish) materials. Develop branded assets such as service catalogs, flyers, business cards, email signatures, and promotional graphics. Create service descriptions, FAQs, and before-and-after visuals to support client acquisition. Highlight Capitol Epoxy Solutions’ identity as a local, women-led business with strong craftsmanship and community ties.
Freelance Public Relations & Marketing Specialist at Self-Employed (Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Provide communications, branding, and digital marketing support to small businesses and entrepreneurs to help establish and grow their online presence. Manage end-to-end marketing initiatives including social media campaigns, website development, graphic design, and written materials. Deliver creative content such as photos, videos, logos, and color palettes tailored to client needs. Translate materials into Spanish when requested to support bilingual audiences.
Senior Public Affairs Specialist at U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Coordinated communication efforts between the USGS Office of Communications and Publishing and the Department of the Interior. Managed production and clearance of high-visibility press materials, including weekly reports tracking major products, their target release dates, and clearance status to ensure timely dissemination. Served as the primary media liaison for the USGS Water Mission Area, the Tribal Engagement Office, and International Programs, coordinating with program representatives to review ongoing communications products and plan strategically for future media engagement.
Public Affairs Specialist at U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Delivered best-in-class customer service to SBA program offices (OWBO and ODR&R), managed media strategy for major announcements, and edited/distributed material for stakeholders. Drafted press releases, media advisories, readouts, talking points, statements, and other essential documents; promptly responded to media requests; engaged with press to pitch opportunities. Edited Spanish translations for national media.
Production Assistant at WETA
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Facilitated workflows by drafting and formatting 'Washington Week' scripts, lower thirds, credits, and banners in AP Style. Collected footage for segments; reported, wrote, and produced articles and short videos for the program’s website. Led two rebranding campaigns for Washington Week and supervised the program’s website and social media presence, coordinating with multi-functional teams to grow viewership.

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Ethnic Communities at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Journalism and Mass Communication at The George Washington University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

Certificate on Social Media
January 1, 2023 - January 30, 2026
Digital Marketing Program (In Progress)
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
Certificate in Google Ads Search
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
Certificate in Google Analytics
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
Certificate in Email Marketing
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services