JAMES RONALD YOUNG JR

• To launch Miranda Intelligence, Miranda Partners’ content and expert insight platform
• Later freelance contributor for special reports and bimonthly Mexico energy sector monitor.
• Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
• Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
• Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.

• At LatAm news and Santiago, Chile-based data platform BNamericas
• Coverage by sector mostly on energy (electric power/oil & gas) with extensive work in macroeconomics and political risk, also reporting on banking, insurance, infrastructure, ICT and some mining.

• On-the-ground research digging up culinary gems apt for our audience.
• Wrote highly-trafficked features on the markets, food stalls and eateries beloved by locals and off the tourist-beaten path.

• Recurring character for three seasons in HBO Series Señor Ávila (Mirko Chivalsik); appearances in, Netflix series Historia de un Crimen: Colosio; 2014 film “Cantinflas”; 2012 film “The Fantastic World of Juan Orol”
• Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
• Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotional actions and situations, using body movements, and gestures.
• Performed alongside various well-known actors and actresses.
• Developed characters through improvisation and script analysis.

• Variety Correspondent for Mexico reporting on entertainment industry news for the
• Represented an American institution known worldwide as Hollywood's premier trade outlet for more than 100 years.
• Wrote highly-trafficked features on subjects such as Mexican independent cinema and television production.
• Wrote compelling, succinct, clear news scripts under tight deadlines.
• Created briefs, features and general content articles.

• Www.icis.com) correspondent for Mexico covering chemical and petrochemical industry news
• One-off, occasional projects

• Met deadlines to provide relevant information quickly to staff and general public.
• Reported on macroeconomics, political risk (Mexico's 2012 elections and major energy reforms 2013-2014, in particular) with reliable interpretations of high-impact events in Mexico.
• Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
• Collaborated with editors and other staff members to refine story angles and content.

• Spanish to English (native U.S
• Speaker)
• Clients include, , Guanajuato State Cultural Council, and OM, Celeste and Baby, Baby, Baby Magazines

• Reporter with Monocle (www.monocle.com) and NewsBase (www.newsbase, Reporting on the arts and entertainment for The News, a Mexico City-based daily.

• Editor for "soft news" section for Mexico news insert in daily edition of The Miami Herald International Edition.
• Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
• Wrote and created content for various topics and mediums.
• Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.
• Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve article and story writing.
• Collaborated with writers, designers and other editors to deliver content of highest quality.

• An arts institution / museum run by Mexico's National Council for the Arts and Culture (Conaculta); Sala del Cielo - a new media art laboratory within a historic museum dedicated to photography.
• Independent
• Procured talented individuals, performing artists for exhibitions at the museum and often for educational workshops.
• Taught workshops on web page design and development tools.

◦ 2000 - "Smørgasbörd" / Casa de Refugio Citlaltepetl, Mexico City

◦ 2002 - "Don't Mess with Texas" / Galería La Panaderia, Mexico City

◦ 2002 - Mexartfest / Participated in new media section of exhibition held in Mexico City and Kyoto, Japan

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Procured talented artists for group exhibition.
• Networked at creative events to identify new talent and artistic works in local areas.