Elisha Fonseca Ramos
Summary
I am an undergraduate artist dedicated to creating the relatable and socially mirroring content for diverse and multigenerational audiences. My sound, editorial judgement, and in-depth knowledge of pattern recognition provides a solid foundation for creation. I rely on my distinct communication to identify and solve problems, work towards finding engagement strategies and build community within the workplace. I have track record for being supportive, original and compassionate in my work. I seek to enhance my career in a workplace that fosters collaboration, integrity, inclusion, and ethics. My work can best be described as analytical and informative and humane.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Theater Summer Intensive Camp Counselor
Duke Ellington School of the Arts (DCPS)
- Managed daily schedules for children under the age of 12 enrolled in the Duke Ellington School of the Arts summer camp administered by District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS).
- Developed the ability to recognize potentially dangerous situations, use good conflict management judgment and a heightened alert to identify if physically controlling a camper is necessary.
- Prepared to engage campers' recreational activities by securing all supplies and materials required.
- Provided daily support to all aspects of the camp day on behalf of the camp administrations and assisted with always keeping groups of children safe.
Creative Director
Duke Ellington School of the Arts (DCPS)
- Lead creative development efforts for Duke Ellington School of the Arts annual March for the Arts fundraising event.
- Conducted recurring theater team meetings to solicit feedback and communicate changes in performance expectations and event operations.
- Provided Speech, Acting, Vocal and Movement Training support to underclass students as needed.
- Scheduled and executed small events to promote the theme, vision, performance and decoration of the larger main event.
Internal Outreach-Marketing Team Member
Internal Outreach-Marketing Team Member
- Conducted outreach to individuals and organizations to promote the Laramie Project Theatre Production.
- Represented the Laramie Project Marketing Team by seeking to establish business partnerships and distribute important activism information on behalf of LGBTQ + groups.
- Provided high quality customer concierge and food and beverage services to VIP event guests.
- Distributed activism information to underclass students via promotional events to engage and ensure attendance goals are met by opening and closing show deadlines.
Usher
GALA Hispanic Theatre
- Greeted and ushered audience members including school excursion groups to their seats, bathrooms, and exits with a smile.
- Monitored theater and lobby areas to ensure cleanliness and safety of areas before and after each show.
- Interpreted and communicated information in Spanish to non-English speaking theater patrons.
- Maintained energy, problem-solving and professional communication in the face of challenges.
Professor Aid
Crealdé School of Art
06.2025 - Current
- Worked under the general supervision of Senior Faculty Painting and Drawing Professor.
- I participated in classes to ensure student adherence to texture, shadow and color theories.
- Maintained a supportive and helpful demeanor with exceptional attention to artistic solutions.
- Demonstrated enthusiastic availability to a team of teens varying in skills and development levels to provide guidance and facilitate open and honest artistic feedback for upcoming public art exhibits to support up and coming scholars.
Assistant Management
El Corner
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Worked under the general supervision of the El Corner Business Manager.
- Participated in mandatory health and safety licensing classes to ensure compliance with Public Health and Safety laws.
- Maintained an approachable and helpful demeanor with exceptional attention to detail.
- Lead a team of teens and young adults , skills and development levels to provide customer service excellence in a fast-paced environment.
Banquet Server
Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Responded to all customer service inquiries in a professional, efficient, and courteous manner.
- Developed strong empathetic listening skills along with the ability to manage potentially difficult customers.
- Managed ongoing weekly events and provided bilingual customer service to high priority and physically impaired customers.
- Escalated communications requiring the General Manager's attention for approval to take appropriate action.
Education
BA - Creative Writing and Journalism
Universidad del Sagrado Corazón
San Juan, Puerto Rico06.2025
Certificate - Culinary Arts
Culinary Tech Center
White Plains, New York01.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Duke Ellington School of the Arts (DCPS)
Washington, District of Columbia01.2021
No Degree - Marketing And Design
Universidad Interamericana
San Juan, PRSkills
- Creative mindset
- Problem resolution
- Decision-making
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Issue identification and resolution
- Compassionate communication
- Multitasking and organization
- Verbal and written communication
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Composure and emotional control
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Professor Aid
Crealdé School of Art
06.2025 - Current
Assistant Management
El Corner
01.2024 - 06.2024
Banquet Server
Condado Vanderbilt Hotel
03.2023 - 06.2024
Theater Summer Intensive Camp Counselor
Duke Ellington School of the Arts (DCPS)
Creative Director
Duke Ellington School of the Arts (DCPS)
Internal Outreach-Marketing Team Member
Internal Outreach-Marketing Team Member
Certificate - Culinary Arts
Culinary Tech Center
High School Diploma - undefined
Duke Ellington School of the Arts (DCPS)
Usher
GALA Hispanic Theatre
BA - Creative Writing and Journalism
Universidad del Sagrado Corazón
No Degree - Marketing And Design
Universidad Interamericana
Creative Projects
Photoshoot idea and mood-board done for photographer/graphic designer, Esteban Lizcano.
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