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Paola M Soto Nieves

Moca

Summary

Dynamic and creative entrepreneur with a skill to be adaptable in different environments. Passionate for cultural exploration and social engagement. Able to learn quickly. Eager to enhance my global perspective and contribute to meaningful initiatives through travel.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Artisan

Self made business owner
Rincón
12.2019 - Current
  • Funded the business and manage all aspects for it to operate, including product design and development, marketing, and customer service, permitting it to grow through time.
  • Collaborated with a diverse group of colleagues in the field. Established partnerships with other businesses in related industries for mutual benefit. Accomplished to become part of various cultural artisans fair, such as "Noches de artesanías", in Rincon, PR. Enhancing networking and promoting local artistry.
  • Created a community of people from multiple cultural backgrounds connecting by my jewelry designs, explaining my puertorican history. There for promoting the brand's reputation and mission.
  • Developed an online presence through social media platforms organically, reaching a wider audience and fostering community engagement. Photographed products and created videos to post online to increase visibility and showcase current product availability.
  • Designed detailed business plans to create collections, as well as hit financial goals and better all operations of the company.

Tutor, Special Needs Students

PAEC
Aguada
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Developed the program along with my team mates. Creating forms for students to apply. Managing plans for students with challenging behaviors To assist in their school homework's and projects.
  • Recruited participants for the program, Interviewing parents. Provided a personalized tutoring for each child needs. Successfully assisted with their homework to give them the tools for to nourish independent studies.
  • Created activities for the students both recreational and educational. The purpose of each activities was to add values that would give them better judgment in social situations and preventing drug abusive in the community

Education

Bachelor of Arts - General Psychology

University of Puerto Rico
Mayagüez
12-2019

Bachelor of Arts - General Psychology

University of Puerto Rico
Aguadilla
01-2016

Skills

  • Ability to connect effectively across diverse cultural contexts
  • Bilingual, speaking fluently in both Spanish (first language) and English
  • Basic knowledge of American Sign Language and can successfully communicate with people from the deaf community
  • Experience in guiding teams for a greater purpose, inspiring creativity, and managing projects
  • Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships within various communities
  • Entrepreneur mindset with innovative thinking that I apply in not only business development, but all aspect of life

Affiliations

  • Volunteer in creating art Murals for the community embellishment and overall greater good. (2021, 2024)
  • Currently studying the art of "mundillo" to keep the knowledge of this cultural kneading technique on going.
  • Active member of a group of adventurous woman who unites to do hiking and visits land marks of Puerto Rico island since 2022.
  • Participated in a 5k for breast cancer awareness during the month of August, 2024
  • I am an active member of a local gym for strengthening my body, promote a better mental health a to have a safe third space in my community, Since 2021

Timeline

Tutor, Special Needs Students

PAEC
01.2022 - 07.2022

Certified Artisan

Self made business owner
12.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - General Psychology

University of Puerto Rico

Bachelor of Arts - General Psychology

University of Puerto Rico
Paola M Soto Nieves