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Alfonso Alarcon

Social communicator
Cochabamba,Cochabamba

Summary

My professional background includes managing communication offices in government institutions and running my own private company in the field of web solutions and e-learning. These experiences have equipped me with the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out academic activities and lead research projects on cross-cutting issues, supported by a solid theoretical foundation.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Full-time Professor

Universidad Católica Boliviana
Cochabamba
01.2016 - Current
  • Collaborated with bolivian and belgian colleagues on inter and transdisciplinary research projects on CReA UCB - VLIR UOS InterUniversitary Cooperation.
  • Applied of participatory methodologies for research and creation of development projects, combined with other techniques such as design thinking and Lego.
  • Promoted critical thinking skills amongst students through thought-provoking dialogue and debate sessions in the subject of Educommunication.
  • Initiated partnerships with overseas institutions for collaborative research opportunities for projects aimed at having a social impact by contributing to the solution of complex problems.
  • Has directed and is now part of the editorial board of the scientific journal specialised in Social Sciences and Communication called Punto Cero.
  • Leads regional teams in the areas of Research Data Management, Research Digitisation, Gender and Science Communication.
  • Has been elected by his colleagues as president of the administrative workers' union for 2 years.

Art Promotion Director

Municipality of Cochabamba
Cochabamba, C
01.2015 - 12.2015

He has directed the municipal office of artistic promotion, being responsible for the management of more than 60 artistic workshops for young people throughout the city.

  • Improved cultural project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
  • Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.

Education

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - ICT SKILLS

Universidad Católica Boliviana
Cochabamba, Departamento De Cochabamba
02.2020 - 08.2020

Diploma - RESEARCH AND TUTORING OF DEGREE PROJECTS

Universidad Católica Boliviana
Cochabamba, Departamento De Cochabamba
08.2018 - 11.2018

COURSE OF SPECIALISATION - E-learning And Blended Learning

Universitá Degli Studi Di Padova
Padova - Italy
08.2016 - 11.2016

Master of Science - Master's Degree in Audiovisual and Multimedia Education

Universitá degli Studi di Padova
Padova, Italy
02.2005 - 11.2005

Bachelor of Science - Social Communication Sciences

Universidad Católica Boliviana
Cochabamba, Departamento de Cochabamba
02.1991 - 12.1995

Skills

Publishing research results

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Languages

English
Upper intermediate
Italian
Fluent
Portuguese
Advanced

Certification

Serious play

Additional Information

Participates for 3 years in the International Committee Education for Unity of the Focolare Movement: http://www.eduforunity.org/

Timeline

Serious play

08-2023

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - ICT SKILLS

Universidad Católica Boliviana
02.2020 - 08.2020

Diploma - RESEARCH AND TUTORING OF DEGREE PROJECTS

Universidad Católica Boliviana
08.2018 - 11.2018

COURSE OF SPECIALISATION - E-learning And Blended Learning

Universitá Degli Studi Di Padova
08.2016 - 11.2016

Full-time Professor

Universidad Católica Boliviana
01.2016 - Current

Art Promotion Director

Municipality of Cochabamba
01.2015 - 12.2015

Master of Science - Master's Degree in Audiovisual and Multimedia Education

Universitá degli Studi di Padova
02.2005 - 11.2005

Bachelor of Science - Social Communication Sciences

Universidad Católica Boliviana
02.1991 - 12.1995
Alfonso AlarconSocial communicator