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Carlos Andrés Torres

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach. Bilingual Spanish Teacher experienced teaching both English and Spanish to foreign nationals. Nurtured students struggling to learn foreign language and tailored teaching to best enhance competency. Explained assignments in native language and explained concepts clearly.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Intern

LIBRARY OF PARLIAMENT
04.2015
  • Performed data maintenance in user records (tag 500) prior to data migration to new ILS
  • Updated, removed or modified bibliographic records in the cataloguing module
  • Produced reports through Workflows Symphony about the status of the collections
  • Participated in a Media Resource’s weeding project by performing quality control assessment of VHS content and converting it to a DVD format
  • Participated in activities related to acquisitions, and development of governmental publications

Organizer and logistic manager

FERIA IBEROAMERICANA DEL LIBRO EN CANADA
01.2020 - Current
  • Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
  • Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
  • Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.

Spanish Teacher

MOUVEMENT D’IMPLICATION FRANCOPHONE D’ORLÉANS
01.2019 - Current
  • Create the Spanish programs for adults and customers
  • Conduct Spanish classes, in person and online, for all levels
  • Make Spanish assessments and evaluations for customers and students in preparation for international language exams or travelling

Spanish Teacher

ACADÉMIE DES RETRAITÉS DE L’OUTAOUAIS
09.2018 - Current
  • Conduct Spanish classes, in person and online for all levels
  • Conduct Spanish classes, assessments and evaluations for customers and students in preparation for international language exams or travelling
  • Created supportive learning environment for foreign students to nurture budding language development.
  • Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.

International Adviser – Editor

DISTRICT UNIVERSITY OF BOGOTA
08.2016 - 06.2017
  • Advised the committee of international agreements with several universities in different countries
  • Conducted the edition of the Engineering and Social Studies university magazines and journals
  • Participated in the professional committee for publications and acquisitions for the faculties
  • Publications
  • Toques por agudezas, Short stories, Editorial Artística, 2021
  • ISBN 9781777069735
  • Beyond the Gallery (Co-author), Essays, Laberinto Press, 2021
  • ISBN 9781777085919
  • Relatos Entrecruzados (Co-autor), Short stories, Art and Literature Mapale & Publishing Inc., 2020
  • Oh Canada (Co-author), Short stories, Editorial Artística, 2020
  • ISBN 978-0-9953067-9-0
  • Ficciones de la vida real, Fictional stories, Editorial Artística, 2019
  • ISBN 978-0-9953067-6-9
  • A tres manos, Short stories, Editorial Artística, 2016
  • ISBN 978-0-9953067-1-4

Cataloguer

CANADIAN HERITAGE LIBRARY
01.2016 - 05.2016
  • Update, remove, or upgrade the bibliographic records in the catalogue
  • Perform serials management and regular activities of collection maintenance such as reception, barcoding, cataloguing, labeling, shelving, storage, and weeding.
  • Introduced and implemented advanced media systems, collections and tools into traditional library system.

Student Intern

CARLETON UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
11.2014 - 12.2014
  • Performed specific duties of cataloguing and collection processing
  • Validated and organized item and holding records for serials
  • Participated in several activities in archives, library storage facility, and circulation department

Education

Project Management Certificate -

District University of Bogotá

International Relations Specialist Degree - undefined

Fanshawe College
London, ON

Industrial Engineering Bachelor Degree - undefined

Jorge Tadeo Lozano University

Information Technician Diploma - undefined

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
2015

Skills

  • Library Technician, Spanish Teacher and Author with strong customer service and technical skills
  • Profile
  • Technical Skills
  • Experience with library systems such as Vubis Smart, Sierra, Workflows Symphony (SirsiDynix) and Resource Mate
  • Experience with bibliographic verification, collection maintenance, serial control, ILL, acquisitions, cataloguing and circulation
  • Experience in creation, management and implementation of Spanish academic programs
  • Experience in writing, edition and publication of books and magazines
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Extensive experience working with diverse clientele in different settings and countries
  • Experience serving on professional committees for libraries, administrative environments, and academic institutions
  • Organizational Skills
  • Excellent physical organization, time management, and goal setting
  • Extensive experience planning and leading projects teams
  • Strong collaboration skills, creative and analytical abilities and attention to detail

Timeline

Organizer and logistic manager

FERIA IBEROAMERICANA DEL LIBRO EN CANADA
01.2020 - Current

Spanish Teacher

MOUVEMENT D’IMPLICATION FRANCOPHONE D’ORLÉANS
01.2019 - Current

Spanish Teacher

ACADÉMIE DES RETRAITÉS DE L’OUTAOUAIS
09.2018 - Current

International Adviser – Editor

DISTRICT UNIVERSITY OF BOGOTA
08.2016 - 06.2017

Cataloguer

CANADIAN HERITAGE LIBRARY
01.2016 - 05.2016

Student Intern

LIBRARY OF PARLIAMENT
04.2015

Student Intern

CARLETON UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
11.2014 - 12.2014

Project Management Certificate -

District University of Bogotá

International Relations Specialist Degree - undefined

Fanshawe College

Industrial Engineering Bachelor Degree - undefined

Jorge Tadeo Lozano University

Information Technician Diploma - undefined

Algonquin College

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