About me

MA in Fashion Cultures of London College of Fashion. Political Scientist with an emphasis on International Relations and Comparative Politics, with capabilities to understand and forecast the social behaviour within the fashion industry and political arena. With skills in Fashion Sustainability, Fashion Journalism, research, and cultural analysis. Professional with effective communication skills (oral and written) and tri-lingual. email: valeriaakl1@gmail.com

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• Academic Opportunities
• Hi! I would like to join clubhouse to see what it's like. Can someone please send me an invite <3 I would appreciate it. Thanks
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Projects

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  Power Glamour & GloryA podcast in Spanish about the connections of power in daily subjects such as fashion, media, movies and politics.
• 4

  Fashion & Sustainability Economic agendaEducate the public to consume less.
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  International Relations and Fashion: Research Design (SP)Tema: Prácticas de la moda y relaciones entre el Norte y Sur Global. Pregunta:¿Cómo ha ayudado la moda, entendida como un fenómeno global, a enmarcar las relaciones de poder entre el Norte y el Sur Global, específicamente ente Inglaterra y Colombia, creando redes de dependencia en el Campo de la Moda a través de las tendencias, en el presente siglo? Justificación: En el ámbito académico la moda ha sido estudiada como un arte aplicado, sin embargo, poco es sabido sobre su papel y significado b

Work history

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ConsultantA Piece of Pie
Aug 2024Bogotá, ColombiaFull Time
Perform comprehensive market research and analysis to support strategic decision-making, focusing on the healthcare and consumer products industries. Spearheaded the design and facilitation of workshops and focus groups for clients in the pharmaceutical industry, incorporating innovative methodologies like design thinking and collaborative exercises to foster actionable insights. Collaborated with a cross-industry team to create actionable recommendations for market entry and product differentiation strategies in Latin America.
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Strategic Communications ConsultantFTI Consulting
Jun 2022ColombiaFull Time

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Skills

• Creative Writing
• International Relations
• Social Networking
• Microsoft Excel
• Fashion Journalism
• Fashion Buying
• Academic Research
• Trend Forecasting
• Teamworking
• Public Relations
• Sustainable Fashion
• Social Sustainability
• Political Analysis
• Cultural
• Consumer Insights
• Consumer Culture

Education

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BA Political ScienceUniversidad de los Andes
Jun 2012Bogotá, Colombia
Universidad de Los Andes 2012-2018
 Mayor in Political Science emphasizing on International Relations and Comparative Politics. Minor in Literature GPA: 4.01/5
MA Fashion CulturesLondon College of Fashion, UAL
Sep 2019 - Oct 2020London, United Kingdom