Experience

SEGUE INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance/HR Assistant

  • Aug 2019 - Present

• Finance Clerk

  • Jul 2017 - Present



Puerto Rican Institute for Arts and Advocacy, Inc., Yoruba 2

• Cultural Director, performer

  • Jun 2012 - Present

  Puerto Rican Institute for Arts and Advocacy Inc. (PRIAA) is a non profit organization that deals with the history and tradition of the Island Puerto Rico. It began as a family owned organization founded by Lydia Perez, my mother. I have volunteered and participated here since a very young age, performing in the traditional musical group Yoruba 2 (a for profit performance group under PRIAA), and performing secretarial duties as well as participating in promotional activities and… Show more Puerto Rican Institute for Arts and Advocacy Inc. (PRIAA) is a non profit organization that deals with the history and tradition of the Island Puerto Rico. It began as a family owned organization founded by Lydia Perez, my mother. I have volunteered and participated here since a very young age, performing in the traditional musical group Yoruba 2 (a for profit performance group under PRIAA), and performing secretarial duties as well as participating in promotional activities and events. Upon graduation of Bryant University in 2012, I was given the position of Cultural Director. This entails creating presentations and presenting them to potential partners to secure grants and contracts for our Arts Education program, where we travel to different schools with high hispanic population levels and educate children about the Puerto Rican culture and heritage. Show less Puerto Rican Institute for Arts and Advocacy Inc. (PRIAA) is a non profit organization that deals with the history and tradition of the Island Puerto Rico. It began as a family owned organization founded by Lydia Perez, my mother. I have volunteered and participated here since a very young age, performing in the traditional musical group Yoruba 2 (a for profit performance group under PRIAA), and performing secretarial duties as well as participating in promotional activities and… Show more Puerto Rican Institute for Arts and Advocacy Inc. (PRIAA) is a non profit organization that deals with the history and tradition of the Island Puerto Rico. It began as a family owned organization founded by Lydia Perez, my mother. I have volunteered and participated here since a very young age, performing in the traditional musical group Yoruba 2 (a for profit performance group under PRIAA), and performing secretarial duties as well as participating in promotional activities and events. Upon graduation of Bryant University in 2012, I was given the position of Cultural Director. This entails creating presentations and presenting them to potential partners to secure grants and contracts for our Arts Education program, where we travel to different schools with high hispanic population levels and educate children about the Puerto Rican culture and heritage. Show less



Build-A-Bear Workshop

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Manager

  • Sep 2015 - Jul 2017

• Bear Builder

  • Aug 2010 - Jul 2017

  Consistent performance in improving and maintaining high sales percentage for sounds, shoes, and other accessories. Providing excellent customer service and assistance during the process. Providing a safe and fun environment for guests to personalize and create their new friend.

• Associate Manager

  • Aug 2012 - Sep 2013

  Duties includes open/closing the store, submitting weekly and monthly supply orders, floor leading and delegating tasks to others, floor sets, maintaining sales, auditing paperwork, train new employees, assist and present information during store meetings, and monitor sales and made adjustments to come in line for payroll and maintain profitability. My specific duties were to educate the team about our interactive website and educate them on parties through oral presentation and the creation of… Show more Duties includes open/closing the store, submitting weekly and monthly supply orders, floor leading and delegating tasks to others, floor sets, maintaining sales, auditing paperwork, train new employees, assist and present information during store meetings, and monitor sales and made adjustments to come in line for payroll and maintain profitability. My specific duties were to educate the team about our interactive website and educate them on parties through oral presentation and the creation of informational posters. Instruct the team on what our website and parties were about and how to communicate it to guests. Stepped down from management position in September 2013.