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Richard Torres
8909 58
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Ave Berwyn Heights, Maryland 20740
(240) 475-1099 rdtorres@terpmail.umd.edu
EDUCATION
University of Maryland, College Park Graduation: May 2014
Bachelors of Arts, Communication
Minor in Entrepreneurial Technology through Hillman Entrepreneurs Program
Prince Georges Community College (Honors Program) Graduated Dec. 2011
Associate of Art, General Studies Overall GPA: 3.4

EXPERIENCE
Silver Diner Restaurants Corporate Trainer May 2004 Present
Develop training manuals and modules to cater to each company concept
Assist in the interview and hiring process of new associates at new store locations
Work with company executives to train and develop new store trainers for all company locations
Evaluate and update training process to control labor during training week
Silver Diner Restaurants- Marketing/Communications Team Member
Create media relations log of all digital media releases and mentions
Assist director and marketing manager in the development of company fundraisers
Maintain communication with all associates to ensure associate retention and manage company
turnover
House of Representatives Press Intern- Spanish Media Sept. 1, 2013-Dec. 2013
Create and foster relationships with various media outlets in order to collaborate in mutually
beneficial projects
Attended and contributed to innovation meetings focused on customer service and best practices in media
Utilized research techniques to maintain up-to-date information on all Congress members
Intellectuals DC- Social Media Intern and Content Blogger January 23, 2014-Present
Manage and update posts on all social media platforms
Keep track and engage followers and friends on social media accounts
Create blog posts that complement video interviews

LEADERSHIP
TrueHombre Project (President and Founder ) Jan. 2013- present
Leadership program for Latino high school males
Develop curriculum to help young members grow professionally and personally
Host weekly meetings to discuss various topics and school related concerns
Assist members in planning and executing short and long term goals
Latino Students for Finance (Co-Founder) Jan. 2010-Jan. 2011
Created a community outreach program to educate adults in the Latino community on finance
Hosted seminars featuring local bankers to discuss homeownership, IRAs, investing and other
financial topics to educate and empower attendees

RECOGNITION/AWARDS
Silver Diner
Employee of the month Sept. 2004; July 2006; October 2007; June 2010
Employee of the Year in 2004 and in 2011
Prince Georges Community College and University of Maryland
Recipient of the Hillman Entrepreneurs Scholarship/ Four-year Hillman scholar

SKILLS/ LICENSES
Computer: Microsoft Office; PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Proficient in social media sites: Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram, Wordpress blogs, and more.
Language: Spanish (fluent) written/oral