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I am an experienced communications and public relations professional with over a decade of experience in global advocacy and digital engagement. Throughout my career, I have leveraged my storytelling abilities and analytics expertise to amplify mission-driven campaigns effectively. Passionate about crafting compelling narratives and engaging audiences, I continually seek to make a positive impact through my work.…I am an experienced communications and public relations professional with over a decade of experience in global advocacy and digital engagement. Throughout my career, I have leveraged my storytelling abilities and analytics expertise to amplify mission-driven campaigns effectively. Passionate about crafting compelling narratives and engaging audiences, I continually seek to make a positive impact through my work.

Maria Catalano

Social Media Manager, Content Creator, Digital Marketer, +2

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I am an experienced communications and public relations professional with over a decade of experience in global advocacy and digital engagement. Throughout my career, I have leveraged my storytelling abilities and analytics expertise to amplify mission-driven campaigns effectively. Passionate about crafting compelling narratives and engaging audiences, I continually seek to make a positive impact through my work.…I am an experienced communications and public relations professional with over a decade of experience in global advocacy and digital engagement. Throughout my career, I have leveraged my storytelling abilities and analytics expertise to amplify mission-driven campaigns effectively. Passionate about crafting compelling narratives and engaging audiences, I continually seek to make a positive impact through my work.

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I am an experienced communications and public relations professional with over a decade of experience in global advocacy and digital engagement. Throughout my career, I have leveraged my storytelling abilities and analytics expertise to amplify mission-driven campaigns effectively. Passionate about crafting compelling narratives and engaging audiences, I continually seek to make a positive impact through my work.

Skills

Copywriting

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

French

Advanced

Work Experience

Communication Consultant at The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

April 1, 2024 - November 26, 2025

Implemented strategic communication solutions targeting policymakers, led project visibility through digital channels, and organized global webinars promoting methodologies.

Communication Manager at The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024

Produced and disseminated information related to international fish trade and nutrition, managed website strategy, and coordinated multilingual content updates.

Finance Officer at The Tour Guy

September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018

Handled financial operations including budgeting and vendor negotiations, implemented cost-saving initiatives.

Communication Consultant at United Nations World Food Programme

February 1, 2017 - February 1, 2017

Served as internal communications lead and managed content for the organization's publications and internal social network.

Strategic Communications Division at United Nations World Food Programme

August 1, 2016 - August 1, 2016

Contributed to global website redesign and wrote campaigns featured on WFP's corporate website and social media platforms.

Public Relations Specialist at The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Developed and implemented social media strategy to increase campaign visibility and donations for blood cancer research.

Communication Consultant - Nutrition Division at The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

April 1, 2024 - Present

Implemented strategic communication solutions targeting various audiences to increase project visibility. Led and coordinated the editing and publication processes of project documents while promoting visibility through digital channels. Organized global webinars and updated online hubs while ensuring compliance with FAO standards.

Communication Manager at The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

September 1, 2018 - March 1, 2024

Produced and disseminated information linked to fish trade and nutrition. Directed content promotion for GLOBEFISH reports. Managed web strategy and updates, prepared analytics reports, and coordinated release of newsletters.

Finance Officer at The Tour Guy

May 1, 2017 - September 1, 2018

Handled financial operations including budgeting and vendor negotiations. Optimized supplier contracts and documented company processes.

Communication Consultant at United Nations World Food Programme

September 1, 2016 - February 1, 2017

Served as internal communications lead, writing and editing division communications materials, and managing the community engagement on WFP’s internal social platform.

Strategic Communications Division at The United Nations World Food Programme

September 1, 2015 - August 1, 2016

Contributed to website redesign and wrote campaigns featured on WFP’s website, producing content for social media platforms and performing social media metrics analysis.

Public Relations Specialist at The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015

Developed and implemented social media strategies to increase awareness and donations for blood cancer research, secured high-profile partnerships, and produced aligned content for brand channels.