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Cristhian Carlos Torres-Betancourt

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

- Caregiver qualifications

- Assistant professor

- Interior design & architecture professional

- Knowledge in restoration antiques & furniture
- Land preservation and restoration

- Retail management

- Retail sales experience & advertisement

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Caregiver

IHSS (In Home Support Services) Los Angeles County
Los Angeles, CA
07.2017 - Current
  • Kept detailed records of services rendered and progress made by patients over time.
  • Assessed individuals' needs, developed individualized care plans, and monitored their implementation.
  • Organized medications for family members and administered them according to directions.
  • Developed meaningful relationships with clients through active listening and empathy.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure proper care was being provided.
  • Encouraged physical activity through walks outside or simple exercises indoors.
  • Helped develop treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and other medical staff.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene needs including toileting and incontinence care.
  • Provided emotional support and encouragement to family members who were ill or disabled.
  • Provided companionship to family members by engaging in conversation, playing games, or reading books.
  • Facilitated communication between families and healthcare providers regarding various issues.

Design Alliance LA

Interior Design Assistant Internship
Los Angeles, CA
02.2023 - 06.2023
  • Developed unique concept designs that drove company forward in industry.
  • Presented designs to project teams and incorporated changes based on feedback.
  • Created schematics of design, components and assembly procedures.
  • Met with project owners and clients to assess scope and development timeline.
  • Maintained global mentality, advocating for designs that internationalized well.
  • Identified and used scalable frameworks to tackle structural problems with design content.
  • Applied sophisticated concepts around framework to craft design solutions that scaled.
  • Worked with client via email, phone and in-person to collect information to complete designs.

Executive Personal Assistant

Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA
02.2017 - 08.2022
  • Prepared agendas for meetings and took minutes during meetings with staff members or clients.
  • Provided administrative support related to project management tasks.
  • Conducted research projects as requested by the executive.
  • Followed up on action items assigned by the executive in a timely manner.
  • Monitored inventory levels of office supplies, placed orders when necessary.
  • Coordinated logistics for conferences, seminars and other events attended by the executive.
  • Proofread documents prior to submission to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Interior Design & Antique Restoration Assistant

Janice Hawtof Antiques/ Interior Designer
Los Angeles, CA
02.2014 - 11.2021

• Managed client meetings

• Maintained household inventory and maintenance schedules

• Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, including mail, email and faxes
• Checked mail, shopped for groceries and handled bill payments
• Researched and collected options for the best pricing on hotels, flights and home furnishings

• Antique repair and online sales

  • Researched fixtures and furnishings aligned with project requirements and design style.
  • Ordered fabric and finish samples to view options in person.
  • Took photographs of projects at all stages to update all parties.
  • Collaborated with clients to gather requirements and discuss options.

Store Manager & Sales Representative

Hollywood Harley-Davidson Motor and Clothes Store
Los Angeles, CA
04.2013 - 03.2019


• Customer service

• Opened a new store location and assisted in recruiting and training new staff
• Stocked and restocked inventory when shipments were received
• Reorganized the sales floor to meet company demands
• Directed and supervised employees engaged in sales, inventory, and reconciling cash receipts

• Determined staff promotions and demotions
• Maintained daily record of all sales
• Trained staff to deliver outstanding customer service

  • Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
  • Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
  • Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
  • Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.

Stewardship Technician

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (Non-profit)
Los Angeles, CA
12.2015 - 06.2017

• Designed and maintained irrigation systems, chemicals, and soils.

• Preserved land to the Palos Verdes Peninsula using native/ drought tolerant plant species.

• Restored habitat through eco-system manipulation and removal of invasive plant species.

  • Conducted workshops on sustainable land management practices for local communities.
  • Collaborated with other organizations involved in similar conservation initiatives.
  • Performed soil sampling and testing to assess suitability for agricultural use or development.

Independent Business Owner/ Business Operator

Cristhian's Baby Shop
Los Angeles, CA
02.2007 - Current


• Assist clients with questions regarding merchandise and cost.

• Good understanding of salesmanship.

• Inventory control, book keeping, time scheduling for retail stores, and documents for projects or furniture repair.

• Ability to interact with producers, sellers, and consumers when purchasing and selling.

  • Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
  • Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision-making.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
  • Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
  • Kept up-to-date on regulatory changes affecting business operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Architecture & Interior Design

Cal Sate Northridge
Northridge, CA
05.2023

Associate of Arts And Sciences - Interior Design & Architecture

Los Angeles Mission College
Sylmar, CA
05-2018

Certificate - Special Education/ Interior Design

Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
06-2015

Certificate - Landscape Architecture

The Art Institute of California
San Francisco, CA
07-2012

Certificate - Culinary Arts

Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA
06-2009

Some College (No Degree) - Environmental Architecture

El Camino College
Torrance, CA

Skills

- Great communication skills

- Excellent collaboration skills

- Active listening skills

- Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp,

Photoshop, Word, Excel, & Power Point

- Antique & furniture restoration

- Knowledgeable of horticulture and native plants

- Land preservation, habitat restoration, and permaculture

- Space planning and design methodology

- Computer, hand rendering, and sketching

- Culinary arts and catering

- Material finish selection

- Retail sales experience

- Experienced with kids with special education needs:

- Oral & written communication

- Attention to detail

- Tutoring services

- Public education

- Educational team collaboration

- Staff education

- Personnel training

- Interpersonal communication

- Parent education

- Information sourcing

Affiliations

• Los Angeles Mission College Interior Design Club- Vice President

• Los Angeles Mission College LGBT Club- President

• La Galera Social Club- Primary member

• Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (non-profit organization)- Member

Timeline

Design Alliance LA

Interior Design Assistant Internship
02.2023 - 06.2023

Family Caregiver

IHSS (In Home Support Services) Los Angeles County
07.2017 - Current

Executive Personal Assistant

Occidental College
02.2017 - 08.2022

Stewardship Technician

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (Non-profit)
12.2015 - 06.2017

Interior Design & Antique Restoration Assistant

Janice Hawtof Antiques/ Interior Designer
02.2014 - 11.2021

Store Manager & Sales Representative

Hollywood Harley-Davidson Motor and Clothes Store
04.2013 - 03.2019

Independent Business Owner/ Business Operator

Cristhian's Baby Shop
02.2007 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Architecture & Interior Design

Cal Sate Northridge

Associate of Arts And Sciences - Interior Design & Architecture

Los Angeles Mission College

Certificate - Special Education/ Interior Design

Long Beach City College

Certificate - Landscape Architecture

The Art Institute of California

Certificate - Culinary Arts

Los Angeles Trade Technical College

Some College (No Degree) - Environmental Architecture

El Camino College
Cristhian Carlos Torres-Betancourt