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Valeria Torres Alonso
Bachelor's In International Relations
Mexico City
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with a proven track record at Mexmun and Summa Terra, excelling in team leadership and operational efficiency. Adept at public speaking and event management, I successfully boosted fundraising efforts and enhanced community engagement through innovative programs. Committed to fostering collaboration and driving impactful change in diverse environments.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
3
Certifications
3
Languages
Work History
Green Peace
Volunteer
02.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported animal welfare, caring for animals and facilitating adoption events.
- Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
Summa Terra
Volunteer
08.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
- Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need.
- Collaborated with other nonprofit organizations to develop joint initiatives that benefited the broader community at large.
- Coordinated food drives for improved local food bank stock levels.
- Strengthened community bonds, participating in interfaith dialogues and events.
- Encouraged community gardening efforts to promote sustainable living.
- Raised awareness about environmental issues through educational workshops.
- Assisted in disaster relief efforts, ensuring timely distribution of aid and supplies.
- Boosted donations to organization by strategizing and executing fundraising events.
- Supported efficient operations at homeless shelter, preparing meals and organizing supplies.
- Enhanced visitor experience by conducting informative and engaging museum tours.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly in community homes.
- Contributed to building of affordable housing, improving community infrastructure.
- Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects.
- Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
Tecnológico De Monterrey
Tutor
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of subject matter by incorporating real-world examples into lessons.
Summa Terra
Leadership Student
08.2025 - 05.2026
Job overview
- Raised awareness about the importance of diversity within leadership roles via guest speakers from various industries sharing their experiences.
- Organized successful fundraising events for local charities, demonstrating effective event planning and marketing skills.
- Conducted peer-mediations between students to help resolve conflicts and reach agreements.
- Empowered students to take initiative in their learning process by setting individualized goals tailored to their strengths and areas for improvement.
- Presented and drafted various scheduling options for students to help properly allocate time for classes, extra work and free-time.
- Enhanced leadership skills among peers by organizing and leading study groups for challenging subjects.
- Strengthened interpersonal relationships among peers with conflict resolution techniques and active listening exercises.
- Boosted student engagement in extracurricular activities by creating and promoting interest-based clubs.
- Fostered inclusive environment, forming diversity and inclusion panel for student issues.
- Supported student-led events such as fundraisers or volunteer drives, allowing them to practice their newfound skills in a practical setting.
- Implemented collaborative projects, fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills among students.
- Inspired a sense of responsibility in students by assigning leadership roles during group work or community service initiatives.
- Coordinated with faculty to introduce guest speaker series, bringing industry leaders to share insights with students.
- Enhanced leadership skills of students by organizing team-building activities and workshops.
Mexmun
Group Manager
01.2025 - 09.2025
Job overview
- Identified areas of improvement through regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and coaching for team members.
- Collaborated with other group managers to develop best practices for operational efficiency across departments.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient workflow processes and prioritizing tasks.
- Implemented training programs to improve staff skillsets, enhancing overall productivity and job satisfaction.
- Cultivated a supportive work environment by addressing employee concerns promptly and implementing policies that promoted work-life balance.
Education
Tecnológico De Monterrey, Campus Ciudad De MéxicoMexico City, Mexico
High School Diploma
05-2026
MODUL University of ViennaVienna, Austria
Specialization in International Relations from International Relations
07-2025
Skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Public speaking
Positive attitude
Computer skills
Leadership qualities
Adaptability and dependability
Event setup
Social media management
French B2 level
English expertise C1 level
Administrative tasks
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 19 staff members.
- Achieved the creation of "Shoes off" (migration experience-based event) through effectively helping with social media distribution.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved "Arte en Movimiento" through effectively helping with social media distribution.
- Awarded for "Best upcoming innovator" for my social media distribution in "Arte en movimiento".
- Awarded first place in various singing competitions for the Mexican National Anthem.
- Autodidact: guitar skills
Certification
DELF- French A2 level certification
Interests
Marketing
Global business
Communication
Arts
Timeline
Pearson- English C1 level certification
10-2025
Leadership Student
Summa Terra
08.2025 - 05.2026
DELF- French A2 level certification
03-2025
Volunteer
Green Peace
02.2025 - Current
Group Manager
Mexmun
01.2025 - 09.2025
Excel certification
11-2024
Volunteer
Summa Terra
08.2024 - Current
Tutor
Tecnológico De Monterrey
08.2023 - Current
Tecnológico De Monterrey, Campus Ciudad De México
High School Diploma
MODUL University of Vienna
Specialization in International Relations from International Relations