Rodrigo Ordonez

Senior communications and outreach executive, with 20+ years of experience ● Global outlook: worked in HQ and in the field in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the US ● Created and executed communications strategies for international organizations (with annual budgets up to US$130 million) working in the areas of science, climate and international development ● Led diverse teams, creating a positive atmosphere where innovation thrives and people can grow ● Managed communications budgets and resources ● Prepared crisis communications plans and reacted to crises ● Managed editorial content, digital communications and social media growth ● Strong writing and editing skills ● Supported senior leadership with articles, op-eds, speeches and statements ● 5+ years of experience in multimedia journalism: proficient in print, broadcast and digital media ● Led successful campaigns and advocacy initiatives ● Extensive network of media contacts: got positive coverage and successfully pitched op-eds in major outlets ● Acted as spokesperson and conducted media trainings ● Supported rebranding and organizational change ● Experienced in external affairs, resource mobilization and partnerships ● Highly organized, with strong project management skills ● Strong focus on systems and results: reorganized workflows, adapted cloud tools, created policies, monitored analytics and KPIs ● Trilingual: English, French, Spanish; fluent in Indonesian; speaks Italian, Portuguese and other languages