Águeda Bañón

Bis 2023, Director of Communications, Barcelona City Council

Skills

Project Management
Team leadership
Advertising
Communication skills
Problem Solving
Media Culture
Adaptability
Marketing
Assistant
Creative
Fine Arts
Management
Social Media
Branding
Marketing Communications
Corporate Communications
English Language
Digital Communication
Communication strategy
Commitment
Crisis Communication
Advertisement campaign

Timeline

Professional experience for Águeda Bañón

  • 2015 - 2023

    Director of Communications

    Barcelona City Council

    I successfully developed strategies to boost citizen engagement and strengthen public recognition. I revitalized communication channels and led iconic city campaigns, fostering a solid city identity. Additionally, I established a digital communication department and managed crisis communications during critical events. I successfully managed large-scale multimedia campaigns, cultural events, elevating the city's communication efforts with a diverse creative team.

  • 2011 - 2015

    Head of Communications

    Observatori DESCA

    I led the development and implementation of strategic communication initiatives to promote the advocacy efforts of this NGO, with a focus on advancing social rights and fostering international cooperation in the areas of economic, social, cultural, and environmental issues.

  • 2009 - 2011

    Web developer and Live video streaming

    Xnet

    Worked on various cultural and international forums in Barcelona's main venues, including Inmotion Festival (CCCB), Free Culture Forum and oXcars. Free/Libre Culture show (Sala Apolo).

  • 2009 - 2011

    Marketing and Branding Specialist

    Laminimedia

    As a cooperative team of freelancers at Laminimedia, we offered tailored communication solutions for small to medium-sized clients in branding and marketing.

  • 2005 - 2009

    Community Digital Empowerment Instructor

    Xarx@ntoni

    I designed and delivered training programs aimed at empowering grassroots organizations and communities in need to bridge the digital divide.

  • 2004 - 2005

    Full-stack Communications and Design Specialist

    Murcia Regional Government

    Independently developed and executed a comprehensive communication strategy for a European project focused on protected areas in Murcia, within the Department of Environment in the Murcia Regional Government

  • 2003 - 2004

    Corporate Rebranding and Web Development Specialist.

    Arquitecture Studio Torres Nadal

    I had the privilege of working at Torres Nadal's acclaimed architecture firm, known for its excellence in designing and developing public projects such as libraries, schools, and government-funded buildings.

  • 1998 - 2002

    Visual Artist

    Águeda Bañón

    I have showcased my work at esteemed international festivals such as Sónar (Barcelona) and City of Women (Ljubljana). My audiovisual creations have been exhibited at museums and galleries across Spain, including the Museo Reina Sofía (Madrid) or MACBA and CCCB (Barcelona). My work has been featured in internationally acclaimed film festivals like the London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, the Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival, and the MIX NYC Lesbian and Gay Experimental Film Festival.

Educational background for Águeda Bañón

  • 1998 - 1998

    Fine Arts

    Southampton Solent University

  • 5 years and 10 months, Sep 1992 - Jun 1998

    Visual Arts, Fine Art

    Universtat Politecnica de Valencia (UPV)

Languages

  • English

    C1 (Fluent)

  • Spanish

    C2 (Expert / native speaker)

  • Catalan

    C1 (Fluent)

  • German

    A1-A2 (Basic)

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