Myrna Barrera-Torres

308 McLaughlin St Apt #2, Lexington, VA 24450 | (559) 967-1094

barreram15@mail.wlu.edu | https://www.linkedin.com/in/myrnabarrera

EDUCATION
Washington and Lee University (W&L), Lexington, VA
Sep 2011-Expected May 2015

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Minor in Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS)
GPA: 3.43, W&L Deans list 12-13, Fall 2014

John Cabot University, Rome, Italy

Spring 2014
GPA: 3.80, Related Courses: Innovation and Info Technology, Business Communication, Intensive
Italian, Digital Photography
ISA/ELAP Chile at Universidad Adolfo Ibez, Via del Mar, Chile
Fall 2013
GPA: 3.60, International Business & Culture in English, Courses with Locals
London Summer Internship Program, London, UK
Summer 2013
Contemporary Britain Class and Non-profit Internship
W&L Spring Term Abroad: The Environment and Economic Development in Amazonas, Brazil
Spring 2012

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES
Team Support Intern, ELAP at NGO Accion Emprendedora, Valparaiso, Chile
Aug-Dec 2013

Composed a socio-demographic profile for 3 microentrepreneur courses

Assisted in the pre-incubation process for a local Chilean entrepreneur
Developed a questionnaire to gather data on the local informal market of hostels in Valparaiso

ELAP program portfolio can be viewed at http://goo.gl/IQsdET

Marketing Intern, Move Your Money UK, London, England

June-July 2013

Analyzed social media impact on Facebook and the effect of paid promotions
Communicated to around 5,800 followers, promoted news on UK banks through social media
Created a guide to improve e-mail marketing with supporters, presented to Head of Social Media

Sales Representative, Joyeria Del Valle, Tulare, CA

Summer 2011, 2012

Interacted with Spanish speaking clients

Translated bank statements and notices for Spanish-only speaking business owner
Researched and established two different dealer contracts with cell phone providers, increasing
sales by 20%

INTERNATIONAL INTERESTS

AT

W&L

LACS Capstone, The Best Approach to Assisting Microentrepreneurs in Chile

Winter 2015

Based on my experiences in Chile I am expanding on the topic of microentrepreneurs

Outreach Co-Chair, Student Association for International Learning, W&L

Sep 2012- May 2013

Collaborated with a team of 9 to create a fundraiser, raised $1,200 for orphan girls in Morocco

Active Member, volunteer, attend meetings and co-hosted Showcase for Cameroon

Sep 2014-Current
English Tutor, English for Speakers of Other Languages, W&L
March 2012- May 2013

Self-started lessons with a women in the community who sought classes but found no one to assist
her

Research Assistant, Rockbridge Countys Hispanic Populations Access to Food, W&L

Feb 2011-Apr 2012

Interviewed Latinos in the community with Danielle Breidung and translated documents to Spanish

SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Languages: Native Spanish speaker, fluent in English and beginner in Italian
Computer Skills: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher; Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and
InDesign
Achievements: DuPont Scholarship Recipient, QuestBridge Scholar, High School Valedictorian, College AP
Scholar
Interests: Photography