1. Elsa Yomaira Torres Perez
12918 Hawthorne Shores Dr, Houston, TX 77044
Cell: (713) 992-1500 ∙ E-mail: kasamiahomes@gmail.com
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Exceptional Level of Communication & Motivation
Verifiable History of Outstanding Achievements in Challenging Environments
Total Dedication to Exceeding Client & Personal Expectations
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CORE QUALIFICATIONS
 Excellent breadth of event management experience
 Strong skills in conducting large or mid-sized events and budgeting
 Proficiency in Internet database systems and all Microsoft Office programs
 High project organizational and management skills
 Exceptional knowledge of food presentation and menu creation
 Sound familiarity with current audiovisual technology
 Outstanding ability to creatively envision new practices and approaches to
future event programs
 Vital ability to analyze, pre-empt, and address critical issues and to maintain
maximum composure under crisis situations
 Able to multi-task and manage a large staff effectively
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PROFILE OF ACHIEVEMENTS
Casa Cultural de las Américas
(CCA)
Workshops/Dinners/Cine
Forums/Literacy Events
Houston, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
International Literature Festival
Houston, October 30, 31 - 2015
First Annual Scholarship Ball
Masquerade
Houston, October 31 - 2015
International Literature Festival
Houston, November 6, 7, 8 - 2014
CHOCOLATES El REY
Chocolate Sales and Events
Houston, 2014
N-SCENA3
Concerts
Houston, 2013, 2014, 2015
City of Barquisimeto,
Venezuela

2. Health Conferences/Fundraisings
Venezuela, 1987, 1988, 1989
HIGHLIGHTS
CCA - 2014 – 2015 - 2016 Workshops/Dinners/Cine Forums
 Coordinated and stage managed over 5 events from workshops and cine
forums for capacity of 50 to private dinner parties for 20 people
CCA - 2015 International Literature Festival - Special guest, 2010 Nobel
Prize recipient Mario Vargas Llosa.
 Skillfully resolved numerous timing difficulties experienced during
rehearsals by suggesting innovative alternatives and leading and
motivating team members.
 No mistakes were made despite severely challenging circumstances.
Intimate knowledge of script and content enabled adaptable and flexible
changes.
 Charged with full creative and operational management and supervision of
entire event
 Gained management trust and peer recognition as a dedicated
professional able to create fun motivated environments and reduced work
and stress loads across entire company.
 Sole responsibility for monitoring volunteer staff (40) performance and
training in event management skills
 Audience (Anglo/Others): Event Oct 30 (300) ; Event Oct 31 (700)
 Venues : The Printing Museum, Rice University – Stude Hall
CCA - 2015 First Annual Scholarship Ball Masquerade
 Understanding of financial strategies to increase profitability and history of
working within tight budgets
 Audience (Anglo/Others) - 150
CCA - 2014 International Literature Festival – Invitee: Participants from 10
Countries
 Exercised full accountability for smooth running, correct timing and total
event control
 Audience (Anglo/Others)
 Venues: Julia Ideson Building – Houston Public Library, Contemporary Arts
Museum Houston (CAMH), Rice University. Rice Memorial Center-Grand
Hall
Chocolates El Rey – Chocolate Sales and Events

3.  Coordinated and managed over 3 private parties for 20 to 50 people
N-SCENA3 - Concerts
 Coordinated and stage managed over 4 events from outdoor public
concerts for capacity of 1,000 people
 Accountable for all aspects including overseeing lighting, sound, audio-
visual, staging, special effects, theme set-up and numerous others for
rehearsals and main event
 Prepared detailed, fully timed production schedules/scripts
 Directed performers, technical crew, caterers and venue staff from master
production schedule
City of Barquisimeto, Venezuela - Health Conferences and Fundraisings
 Assisted coordinating and managing over 5 health conferences and
fundraising events
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CASA CULTURAL DE LAS AMERICAS 2014 – Present
Events Director
HOUSTON GUAYAQUIL SYSTER CITY 2016 – Present
Events Director
GRAND SAMAN PROPERTIES, LLC 2010 – Present
Realtor
Self-employee on real estate investment, flipping, remodeling, and leasing houses in
the greater Houston area
N-SCENA3 2012 – 2014
Event Logistic Coordinator
CHOCOLATES “El Rey” 2013 – 2014
Event Logistic Coordinator
GRAPHIC DESIGN 2005 –Present
Freelance Designer
INVERSIONES DAKARAI C.A. – Caracas, Venezuela 1997 - 1998
Owner of a Mexican Restaurant
Supervised the design, construction, and management of a local franchise
City of Barquisimeto, Venezuela 1987 – 1989
Event Logistic Coordinator / Assistant

4. EDUCATION
Realtor 2015
Champions School Of Real Estate
English as a second language 2010
Lone Star College
Motion Graphics in Video/TV - Computer Graphic Design 2006-2007.
Lone Star College 2002-2003
Motion Graphics in Video/TV - Computer Graphic Design 2002-2003
Lone Star College 2002-2003
English as a second language 2000-2002
Louisiana State University
Bachelor - Special Education 1992 - 1995
University José María Vargas - Caracas.
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LANGUAGES
Spanish and English
REFERENCES
Deanea LeFlore
(832) 689-8986
Houston, Texas Area
Executive Director, Houston Office of Protocol and International Affairs
Protocol Director - Casa Cultural de las Américas
Luis Moyano
(281) 451 - 2945
Houston, Texas Area
IT Manager, G & A Partners
President, Houston Guayaquil Sister City Association
Monica Vaca
(281) 831-4935
Houston, Texas Area
Real Estate Professional - CENTURY 21
Former Vice President, Casa Cultural de las Americas