EDUCATION:
MYCELIA ACADEMY – Biotechnology Company – Belgium (2022)
- Substrate and Wood Fungi Production. Mycelium Production
- Mycelium Production Technologies
SEPTIMA ARS – Madrid, Spain (2019-2020)
- Screenwriting
NAROPA UNIVERSITY – Colorado, U.S.A (2007-2010)
- M.F.A. Performance, Somatic Movement, Experiential Anatomy, Contemplative Arts
UNIVERSIDAD DE PUERTO RICO – Río Piedras, P.R (2002 – 2007)
- B.A. Liberal Arts & Humanities
- Comparative Literature
CITÉ INTERNATIONALE UNIVERSITAIRE – Paris, France (summer 2002)
- French Language Certification
AWARDS:
Líder Innovador – Academia de Líderes by Foundation for Puerto Rico (2022)
- Innovative Leader Recognition
Mujer Emprende Latina – Women’s Chapter Award – Puerto Rico (2022)
- Special Prize at “EmpodéraME” – Women Entrepreneurship Competition
La Espectacular Art Residency Award – Río Piedras, Puerto Rico (2017)
- Artist in Residence; exploring the poetic landscape of the body inspired by the “Wild Woman Archetype”.
Awards in the areas of Essay and Poetry – 13er Certamen Literario UPPR, (2007)
- First prize for the essay Un cántico Universal del Agua Viva: Correspondencia a Clarice Lispector.
- Second Prize for the poem Días de Líquido.
- Writings published in the book La mujer en la literatura: por la (re)inscripción de un espacio propio.
Awards in the areas of Essay and Poetry – 12th Literary Contest of the Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico (2005)
- First Prize for the poem Noche en Colores.
- Second Prize for the essay Extraviada Voluntad.
- Writings were published in the book Antología UPPR – 2005.
SKILLS:
Experienced in: Creative Writing, Photography & Photoshop, Somatic Movement, Somatic Psychology, Holistic Healing, Contemplative Arts, Viewpoints, Ensemble work, Djembe drum, Theater, Poetry, Sailing and Wind Sailing, Rock Climbing, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Canoeing, Snorkeling, Yoga, Martial Arts (Korean-Japanese Kyokushin), Sports (volleyball, basketball, surfing, ping pong, paddleball), Outdoor Adventures, Meditation, Organic Farming, Teaching.
Entrepreneur, excellent at developing new brands and new ideas for creative environments.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Fully Bilingual in Spanish and English. Some French Education (two years at a college level), and basic Brazilian Portuguese.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
CO-FOUNDER, Creative Director, Administrator, Coordinator | Mirador – Coffee Bar & Bistro, Cayey, Puerto Rico (2012 – present)
- Creating new branding strategies, space décor, and operational system for new coffee-bar.
- Coordinating events such as poetry nights and live music.
- Designing the art for advertisement and promotions such as flyers, ads, PR.
- Designing menu formats for food and beverages. Mixing and creating innovative drinks.
- In charge of training and supervising the staff.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT in the Wardrobe Department for Netflix Movie | Elena McMahon Productions, “The Last Thing He Wanted” – Puerto Rico (06/2018 – 09/2018)
- Assisting the Costume Designer’s Team, (Key Costumer and Set Costumer) with their specific needs.
- Buying clothing for main characters and background characters.
- Assisting the costume’s crew by welcoming and dressing the incoming extras.
- Organizing, cleaning, and re-stocking clothing in the Costume’s trailer.
- Performed different tasks on the movie set, at the crew basecamp and at the production office.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT & Freelance Copywriter for Advertising Agency | Marketing Arts, Inc. – Puerto Rico (2005 – 2007)
- Writing text for advertisements, promotional brochures, consumer-related products, and others.
- Creation of slogans, taglines, Internet content, press releases, catalogs.
- Brainstorming, designing, and branding for new marketing products.
- Brainstorming and designing scripts for web and T.V commercials.
- Assistance in set continuity for T.V commercials.
THEATER WORKSHOP FACILITATOR, Instructor and Coordinator | Teatreros Ambulantes, Non-Profit – Puerto Rico (2005-2007)
- Coordinating, designing, and directing theater workshops to At-Risk Youth and Low- income communities around schools and other communities in Puerto Rico, under the direction of Rosa Luisa Márquez, Ph.D.
- Facilitating theater games and exercises using the techniques of Augusto Boal (Nobel Peace Prize Nominee), to develop team-building, strengthening the individual sense of expression, educating, and allowing the community to have a venue to solve problems in a creative and artistic way.
- Directing and supervising performance shows created by workshop participants.
OTHER:
FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY:
MANAGER, Head Bartender | Agave Bistro – Boulder, CO – USA (2009-2011)
- In charge of administrative tasks such as handling payments and making product inventory.
- Mixing and serving high-end cocktails while creating a pleasant atmosphere.
MANAGER, Bartender | Mirador Pub – Cayey, Puerto Rico (2002-2005)
- Staff leader. In charge of making the product inventory, and timesheets for employees.
- Mixing and creating new drink specials. Customer service in a high paced environment.
PRODUCTION & CREATIVE WRITING:
FREELANCE COPYWRITER, Production Assistant | Arte Alterno, Nonprofit organization – San Juan, Puerto Rico (2002-2003)
- Writing text for press releases, art catalogs, art exhibit brochures, flyers.
- Assisting with photoshoot sets for magazine and other production tasks.
WRITER for local nonprofit magazine | Mangrove – San Juan, (2002-2003)
- Writing articles about art exhibits, social activities, concerts, performances.
- Reviews of restaurants, performance venues, movies.
- Interviewing artists and young entrepreneurs.
TEACHING & INSTRUCTING:
SAILING INSTRUCTOR and Counselor at Water Sports Camp | City of Boulder – Colorado – U.S.A (05/2008 – 08/2008)
- Instructing and developing activities of wind sailing, kayaking, canoeing, and water safety, focusing on team building and outdoor awareness for youth participants between 7 years to 14 years of age.
- Tasks also included pedagogy through sailing. Interacting with parents, participants, and staff to provide instructions, information, and problem-solving.
EXTRACURRICULAR EDUCATION:
- Screenwriting – Septima Ars / Madrid, Spain
- Psychosomatic Movement – Naropa / Boulder, Colorado – U.S.A
- Contemplative Movement – Barbara Dilley / Boulder, Colorado
- Meditation (various) – Colorado, U.S.A
- Grotowski – Stephen Wangh
- Self Scripting – Peggy Pettitt
- Butoh – Koichi Tamano & Kan
- Sailing Certificate – United States Power Squadron
- Playwriting and Acting – Mala Yerba / Quito, Ecuador
- Theater of the Oppressed – Augusto Boal / Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Theater of the Oppressed Workshop – Rosa Luis Márquez / Puerto Rico
- Djembe Drum – Ubaka Hill / New York
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