Sandra Luz Gallegos

Employment

2001-2003 Account Executive, Radio XPRS, 1090AM, "La Gigante Tropical," Hollywood, CA

• Advertising & Sales Department
• Opened markets, produced and recorded commercials

2000-2001 Press Officer for Assembly Member Mr. Tony Cardenas. Chairman of the California State Budget Committee

• Responsible for Spanish and English media & government relations
• Analyzed local, state, and national news events
• Promoted the image of the California State Assembly Member
• Wrote press releases, and maintained communication between the Assembly Member and other government press, and public relations agencies

1998-2000 Public Information Officer, Spanish Media, Department of Children and Family Services L.A. County

• Responsible for public relations and release of press bulletins to all Spanish media
• Promoted campaigns through radio, television and newspaper of the services that are available for families and children in the county
• Maintained a positive image for the department. With a $50,000 Budget I was able to create media coverage that normally cost $500,000
• Initiated and produced the following cost free campaigns: "Adopt a Child"; "To be a Foster Mother"; "Child Abuse Prevention." Adoption applications increased by 90% per month in the Hispanic community

1986-1998 News Reporter,Telemundo/KVEA CH52, Glendale, CA

• Community events ranging from light/hard news coverage
• Reported on dignitaries and presidential visits
• Investigated, wrote and produced special assignment stories:Luis Olivares; Cesar Chavez; Dolores Huerta, Governor Pete Wilson; O.J. Simpson trial; Fires in Malibu; Menendez trial;Pope's visit; L.A. Riots; Explosion in Guadalajara; Northridge Earthquake; Welfare Reform; Simpson/Rodino Amnesty Process and many other high priority events

1984-1985 Reporter,LA Opinion CA

• Wrote news reports
• Investigated special assignments
• Covered community events

1983-1984 Reporter and Writer, Notimex News Agency (Mexico City)

• Producer, Writer and Head of Radio Department
• Program aired on over six hundred redio stations in Mexico
• Covered the Mexican Legislature by writing stories based on interviews with legislators
• Responsible for the relations and coverage of stories with diplomats, Mexican foreign relations and international events

1982-1983 Assistant Coordinator-Radio, Mexican Presidential Campaign

• Submitted analysis of speeches given by the Presidential Candidate
• Prepared campaign news reports and promotional spots
• Broadcast over eight hundred radio stations
• Handled public relations with the press media

1979-1982 Radio Commentator, Radio U.N.A.M. (University of Mexico Radio)

• Foreign correspondent: Nicaraguan Revolution
• Radio producer, "LA Opinion De Los Sucesos"
• Analysis and editorials of the presidential administration
• Coverage of North-South Economical Meeting in Cancun, press conferences with presidents and ministers George Bush, Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher, Jose Lopez Portillo
• Reported on the massive explosion of the Ixtoc oil well in Quintana Roo, Mexico
• Interviews that promoted all the investigations and work of the investigators and scientist in the University of Mexico

Awards

• Recognition for Community Services, California State Assembly
• Golden Mike Award, Best Spot News Reporter 1996
• Golden Mike Award, Best Newscast, Reporter I996, 1995
• Mexican American Bar Association: Hispanic Of The Year Nominee, 1990
• United Nations High Commission for Refugees, writing of The Refugee International Law, 1979

Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Emmy Nominations:

1. Light Mini-Documentary, Best Producer/Reporter, Veracruz Paraiso de Brujas, 1992
2. Best Writer, Cardboard Walls, 1989
3. Best Reporter, Producer, Huellas de Violencia, 1988
4. The Greater Los Angeles Press Club, for Outstanding Dedication During The Los Angeles Riots

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