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Monica Barrera

@monicabarrera

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Arts and web specialist blending digital photography, graphic design, and Microsoft 365 to deliver engaging content.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can manage web and multimedia content, support marketing communications, and apply Microsoft tools (SharePoint, Teams, Forms, Lists) alongside strong photography and design skills.

I combine web and multimedia support with professional digital photography and graphic design. I’m at my best translating information into clear, engaging visuals and user-friendly online experiences.

Over many years at the American Embassy environment, I served as an Arts and Graphics Assistant / Web Master and also held roles including Program Clerk and Minicomputer Operator. I supported daily operations while keeping communications tools, graphics, and online materials organized and ready to publish.

My toolkit is built on design and productivity platforms: Photoshop CS5, Camtasia 2020, SharePoint 2010, SharePoint Online, and Microsoft Teams, Forms, and Lists. I also bring security and IT awareness through Security+ training and network administration expertise, plus hands-on familiarity with Windows and Office migrations.

I approach work with strong written communication—plain English, business writing, and technical writing—so internal and external audiences always get what they need. From narrative portraiture and group shots to poster and infographic design, I focus on polished outputs and effective storytelling.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Arts and Graphics Assistant

American Embassy (NAMRU-S)

Jan 2001 - Jan 2020 (19 years)

Served as Arts and Graphics Assistant / Web Master, supporting multimedia, graphic, and web tasks for NAMRU-S at the American Embassy in Lima, Peru, from 2001 to 2020.

Graphic Design Website Design Typography Wacom Essentials

Program Clerk

American Embassy (NAMRU-6)

Jan 1998 - Jan 2001 (3 years)

Worked as a Program Clerk for NAMRU-6 at the American Embassy in Lima, Peru, from 1998 to 2001, providing program administrative support.

Administrative Support SharePoint Online Microsoft Lists Microsoft Teams Microsoft Forms Technical Writing Customer Service

Minicomputer Operator

American Embassy (NMRCD)

Jan 1989 - Jan 1998 (9 years)

Served as Minicomputer Operator for NMRCD at the American Embassy in Lima, Peru, from 1989 to 1998, performing computer operations and related support tasks.

Windows 10 Network Administration Troubleshooting Computer Operation Microsoft Lists SharePoint Microsoft Teams

Administrative Assistant

Sheraton Hotel

Jan 1987 - Jan 1988 (1 year)

Worked as an Administrative Assistant at Sheraton Hotel in Lima, Peru, from 1987 to 1988, providing office support and communications assistance.

Office Administration Business Writing Technical Writing Customer Service Microsoft Forms

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Professional training (unspecified)

Professional Digital Photographer, Photography

Professional Digital Photographer training, covering narrative portraiture, group shots, and black-and-white photography, with Photoshop for photographers support.

Professional training (unspecified)

Advertising Graphic Design, Graphic Design

Advertising Graphic Design training focused on graphic design foundations, including layout, typography, color for design and art, and poster and infographic design.

Professional training (unspecified)

Bilingual Executive Secretariat, Executive Secretariat

Bilingual Executive Secretariat training.

Professional training (unspecified)

Power BI Studies, Business Intelligence

Power BI studies focused on business intelligence training.

Professional training (unspecified)

Network Administrator, Network Administration

Training in network administration.

Professional training (unspecified)

Website Design for Business, Web Design

Website design training for business.

Professional training (unspecified)

CompTIA Security+, Information Security

Security training including CompTIA Security+.

Professional training (unspecified)

SharePoint Training, SharePoint

SharePoint training including SharePoint 2010 and SharePoint Online essential training.

Professional training (unspecified)

Microsoft Lists/Teams/Forms Training, Microsoft Office & Collaboration

Microsoft Office and related platform training, including migration from Office 2007 to Office 2010 and Microsoft Lists, Teams, and Forms essential training.