Eli Torres
Philadelphia,Pa
Summary
With a proven track record of success and international acclaim, I am a 4-time World Salsa Champion. My deep passion for dance has led me to travel the world, exploring different cultures and embracing various dance styles. Through years of competitive salsa dancing, I have perfected my skills and consistently deliver mesmerizing performances that captivate audiences. Committed to excellence and driven by an unwavering determination to achieve mastery, I am poised to bring my unmatched talent and contagious energy to any stage or event.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Professional Dancer and Performer, Instructor, Artistic Director
ELIT DANCE ACADEMY
01.2002 - Current
- Manage and maintain an independent dance academy
- Provide customer services to new and returning clients that include verbal and written communication, customer focused, organization, managing under high pressure circumstances
- Coach/Train dancers of all ages from kids, to juniors, to adults and professionals
- Plan and facilitate classes and scheduled programs, including supervising group sessions
- Build rapport with students and teachers to recruit and retain clients
- Develop contracts and manage payments for performances globally
- Effectively communicate with diverse populations and navigate language barriers with ease
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Technician
Complete Mind Care
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted skill-building, self-awareness, and healthy coping mechanisms.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines while managing sensitive patient information, maintaining privacy and trust among clients.
- Assisted patients in developing individualized goals for recovery and provided ongoing support throughout the process.
- Mentored new Behavioral Health Technicians joining the team, sharing best practices and helping them acclimate quickly to their new role responsibilities.
- Enhanced patient engagement in their treatment plan through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in utilizing electronic health record systems for efficient data entry and retrieval purposes related to clinical documentation requirements within the field of behavioral health.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
Certified Personal Trainer
ConFITence Training & Wellness
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Enhanced client fitness levels by creating personalized workout routines tailored to individual goals and abilities.
- Facilitated open communication channels with clients, addressing concerns or questions promptly while offering valuable insights into improving overall wellness.
Manager
Custer State Park Resorts, Blue Bell Lodge
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Streamlined communication processes to foster transparency among departments.
- Managed budgets for various departmental initiatives.
- Conducted performance evaluations to identify areas for employee growth.
- Coordinated recruitment efforts to attract top talent.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Veterinary Assistant
Broad Street Animal Hospital
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Oversaw feeding, bathing, exercising and restraining the animals during examinations and treatments
- Cleaned and sterilized the examination, operating rooms and the equipment
- Performed lab-work including drawing blood and collecting urine samples, and administering medicine and vaccinations
- Clerical duties were performed such as recording data for patients, taking payments, answering and returning calls for the Vet as well as filing, copying and faxing materials
Education
High School -
01.1998
Skills
Professional Dance Director, Choreographer and Manager
Bilingual (Spanish/English)
CPR/AED Certified
Microsoft Word/Excel &Spread Sheet
Certified Personal Trainer
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Technician
Performancecompetitionexperience
- 2021, Philadelphia Dance Academy Summer Program, Teacher
- 2015, Acapulco Salsa Congress, Mexico, Performer, Judge, Teacher
- 2014, WORLD SALSA SUMMIT CHAMPIONSHIPS, 1st place Winner
- 2013, World Salsa Summit Championships, 1st place winner
- 2013, Liberty Dance Challenge, 1st place winner
- 2010, ESPN World Salsa Championships, 1st place runner-up
- 2010, Japan Salsa Congress, Japan
- 2009, Maya World Salsa Competition, L.A, 1st place Winner
- 2009, Liberty Dance Challenge, 1st place winner
- 2009, Florida Showdance/Cabaret US Open, 1st place winner
- 2009, Los Angeles Salsa Congress, Los Angeles, CA, Closed the Sunday Evening Show
- 2009, Texas Salsa Classic II, Houston, Tx, Judge, Performer
- 2009, SF Salsa Festival, San Francisco, CA, Judge, Performer, Closed Saturday Night Show
- 2009, Hawaii Salsa Festival, Honolulu, HI, Performer
- 2009, Country Dance World Salsa Championships, Orlando, FL, Performer
- 2008, North American Dance Challenge Showdance, 1st place Winner
- 2008, Philadelphia Dreams Talent Championship, 1st place winner
- 2008, Swing Fling, Herndon, VA, Performer
- 2008, Disco America, King of Prussia, PA, Performer
- 2005, 2008, Puerto Rico World Salsa Congress, San Juan, PR, Performer, Choreographer
- 2008, Philadelphia Salsa Congress On1 Champion, 1st place Winner
- 2008, 5th Boro Dance Challenge, New York, NY, Performer
- 2008, Liberty Dance Challenge, Philadelphia, PA, Performer
- 2008, Dreams Talent Competition, Philadelphia, PA, Performer, Competitor
- 2007, ESPN World Salsa Championships, Orlando, PA, Competitor
- 2002, Taj Mahal Salsa Champion Professional Category, 1st Place
- Martial Arts Awards Ceremony, New York, NY, Choreographer, Performer
- Patrick Swayze Celebration, Philadelphia, PA, Choreographer, Performer
- Dance Fever St., St. Croix, VI, Choreographer, Performer
Danceteachingexperience
- The Philadelphia Dance Academy, 01/01/06, Present, Salsa, Technique, Spinning, Choreography
- Professional Salsa Coach/Technician, 01/01/08, Present, Body movement, Spinning technique, Connection in partner-work
- Istanbul Dance Festival, 2014, How to Become a Champion Exclusive Workshop
- EliT Dance Academy, Salsa, Mambo, Styling, Shines, Spinning Technique
- Philadelphia Salsa Congress, 2003-2009, Salsa, Partner-work, Spinning Technique
- Rittenhouse Dance Academy, Salsa, Footwork On1 and On2, Acrobatics
- Atrium Dance Studio, Choreographer/Coach, Styling and Movement Classes, Lifts and Tricks
- Koresh Dance Company, Choreographed/Danced with principal dancer for Patrick Swayze Celebration
Certification
Brainsway H1 and H7 Coil
CPR/AED
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Technician - Complete Mind Care
02.2024 - 08.2024
Manager - Custer State Park Resorts, Blue Bell Lodge
03.2023 - 09.2023
Certified Personal Trainer - ConFITence Training & Wellness
02.2023 - 10.2023
Director, Professional Dancer and Performer, Instructor, Artistic Director - ELIT DANCE ACADEMY
01.2002 - Current
Veterinary Assistant - Broad Street Animal Hospital
01.1995 - 01.2000
Roman Catholic High School - High School,
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