Sandra Ortiz Diaz

http://www.bmw-stiftung.de/en/

The BMW Foundation believes that today’s complex social challenges can be addressed through international, cross-sectoral dialogue and multiple collaborations. We are convinced that if every individual takes responsibility for the common good and commits him/herself to utilize his/her competencies and expertise for social change, this will lead to an active, creative and socially coherent society driven by social innovation.

Key person responsible for the development of an application for smart technology for the blind and visually impaired and deaf and hearing impaired. The application will include an audio description and sign language and will be used in museums, galleries and city guides.

freiberufliche Trainerin für die ICUnet.AG Interkulturelles Kompetenz

Development of SYPOS (Sense Your Possibilities) – The concept: people whether with or without "limitations", show our possibilities empowering humanity thought art, culture and entertainment. April 3rd, 2009 = SYPOS party focus on the deaf, hard hearing and hearing community, Hamburg, Germany

Project management assistant „Was ist Deutsch?” (what is german?) Culture Counts Foundation, Berlin, Germany

Consultant for Premier Exhibitions - Successfully managed the U. S. implementation and production of the “Dialog in the Dark” exhibition with debut in the USA at the “Atlantic Station” (Atlanta, GO) and later at the “Union Station” (Kansas City, MO). Responsible for overseeing the operations, planning, staffing, and logistics, customer service, of the events. Brought together and managed diverse, cross-functional teams of both sighted and non-sighted personnel.

Exhibition Operations Advisor, Trainer & International Consultant

• Consultant for Premier Exhibitions - Successfully managed the U. S. implementation and production of the “Dialog in the Dark” exhibition with debut in the USA at the “Atlantic Station” (Atlanta, GO) and later at the “Union Station” (Kansas City, MO). Responsible for overseeing the operations, planning, staffing, and logistics, customer service, of the events. Brought together and managed diverse, cross-functional teams of both sighted and non-sighted personnel.

Project Manager for a promotional/communication workshop presented at the World Economic Forum/Latin American Summit.

• Directed operational/logistics planning—including venue evaluation, determination of exhibition size/scope, staffing needs, tour timelines, and mechanics

Planned and delivered comprehensive training programs to both sighted and non-sighted staff, reiterating focus on the organization’s vision and mission.

Directed operational/logistics planning—including venue evaluation, determination of exhibition size/scope, staffing needs, tour timelines, and mechanics

Organized and facilitated exhibition operations for the duration of the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin Italy

– Facilitate grand opening celebrations/ancillary events; managed concessions and merchandising sales – Organize all facets of marketing, promotion, and public relations, forging relationships with broadcast/print media, outsourced marketing/PR – Vendors search and selection

– Work closely with museum personnel and exhibition staff to establish operating framework and provide consulting guidance/support

PR for die the development of „Dialogo en la Oscuridad“ in Mexico und Latin-American.