Diego Torres-Casso
Program Manager at Las Fotos Project- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Las Fotos Project
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Manager
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Jan 2023 - Present
Oversee the recruitment & training of Teaching Artists, including design of professional development plans/professional development models, and the training/translation of curriculum. Troubleshoot facilitation challenges with Teaching Artists. Coaches Teaching Artist, Staff, Volunteers. Coordinate orientations, onboarding, and retreats (and facilitate where needed). Participates in related professional development & represents the organization in community collaborations, coalitions and other youth partnerships. Maintains constant communication with Community Engagement Manager and provides feedback to ensure that programming is aligned with student needs. Carries out volunteer orientation, onboarding, and ongoing professional development training. Implements logistical coordination of all training and structure. Supervises volunteer orientation, onboarding, and ongoing professional development training. Implements logistical coordination of all training and structure. Show less
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Program Coordinator
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Jul 2021 - Present
Oversee an arts education (photography) program that welcomes over 100+ participants and supports the implementation of curriculum, professional development, and community building through the management of day to day operations. Plan and facilitate workshops, field trips, and special events for students ages 13-19, supporting their growth as emerging photographers. Works to increase access to photography and engage youth with ideas and concepts within fine art and commercial photography.
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Photography Mentor
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Aug 2020 - Jul 2021
Attend weekly class meetings and occasionally help the Teaching Artist with facilitation of lectures. Serving as a direct contact and resource for student photographers. Helps answer any assignment or photography related questions as well as overall well-being check-ins.
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University of California, Santa Cruz
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Computer Laboratory Monitor
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Sep 2019 - Mar 2020
Provide users with technical support in a color managed digital imaging and large format printing facility. Assists users with color management, sizing issues, printer problems, and basic software instruction.
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Darkroom Monitor
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Sep 2018 - Mar 2020
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Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2019 - Dec 2019
Assisted lecturer with instructional responsibilities for an undergraduate-level Intro to Photography course. Facilitated weekly discussion sections, graded papers and assignments for 40 students, held office hours, attended lectures, and presented a guest lecture.
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Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Event Photographer
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Sep 2018 - Jan 2019
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Urban Outfitters
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United States
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Apparel & Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Associate
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Sep 2017 - Jan 2019
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Mt. San Antonio College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Swim Instructor
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2018
Duties: Taught people of all ages and skill levels survival skills in a pool and how to swim properly. Monitored the pool and served as a lifeguard as well as a coach. Duties: Taught people of all ages and skill levels survival skills in a pool and how to swim properly. Monitored the pool and served as a lifeguard as well as a coach.
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Homegoods
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Associate
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Feb 2016 - Jun 2017
Duties: Customer service representative. Answering customer questions, helping customers, cashier, and stocking inventory. Duties: Customer service representative. Answering customer questions, helping customers, cashier, and stocking inventory.
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Baskin Robbins
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Shift Lead
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Aug 2014 - Aug 2015
Duties: Supervised employees, served customers ice cream and other frozen products. Counted and balanced register after a shift. Duties: Supervised employees, served customers ice cream and other frozen products. Counted and balanced register after a shift.
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Education
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University of California, Santa Cruz
Bachelor's degree, Art and Sociology -
Mt. San Antonio College
Associate's degree, Sociology