MARISA TORRES
Sandusky
Summary
Dependable & warm, family-focused professional with extensive experience sustaining household operations & family coordination. Highly skilled in organization, resource management & synchronizing complex schedules while adapting seamlessly to changing priorities. Recognized for exceptional verbal & written communication skills, meticulous attention to detail & a creative problem-solving approach, consistently delivering proactive & reliable support. Committed to serving with integrity, purpose & compassion, reflecting core values in every interaction.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
FAMILY COORDINATOR & HOUSEHOLD MANAGER
My Family Household
San Clemente & Lake Elsinore, CA & Sandusky, OH
09.2006 - Current
- Establishing & maintaining structured household routines to promote family well-being, consistency & operational efficiency while remaining adaptable to changing needs.
- Coordinating complex family schedules & ensuring clear communication, carrying out smooth daily logistics.
- Overseeing household inventory of groceries & supplies, tracking usage & placing timely orders.
- Planning & preparing balanced meals meeting individual dietary needs & implementing healthy eating habits.
- Managing family healthcare logistics by scheduling appointments, providing or arranging transportation & advocating during medical visits.
- Handling household finances, including banking, budgeting, expense tracking, & bill paying.
- Coordinating home maintenance & repair projects, liaising with contractors & service providers as needed.
- Planning & orchestrating family travel & vacations, balancing logistics, budgeting & experiential goals.
- Organizing family events & gatherings, strengthening relationships & fostering social engagement.
- Maintaining a welcoming orderly home environment for family members & guests.
- Providing age-appropriate activities for children, incorporating life skills development, behavioral guidance & child development best practices.
- Continually seeking new ways to enhance quality of life & champion innovative improvement initiatives within the home to streamline household operation.
SCHOOL OFFICE MANAGER
Firelands Montessori Academy
Huron, OH
03.2021 - 08.2025
- Represented the school to families, staff & the community while managing daily school operations & supporting the mission, vision & strategic goals of the organization.
- Increased new student enrollment by conducting informative & engaging school tours.
- Coordinated, implemented & executed admissions & enrollment processes for prospective & returning students, ensuring ODE state regulation compliance through meticulous record-keeping.
- Cultivated effective working relationships & built positive rapport with families, faculty, staff & vendors, encouraging family retention, boosting company morale & promoting community support.
- Streamlined admissions & enrollment processes for increased efficiency by updating policies & procedures & transitioned paper application & enrollment packets to electronic processes.
- Provided exceptional support to current & prospective families, responding to inquiries via phone or email promptly & professionally, communicating accurate school information & procedures.
- Handled sensitive data with the utmost discretion, maintaining confidentiality of student information, company documents & personnel records.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Rachel Wixey & Associates
Erie County, OH
10.2018 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with teachers to support instructional goals & student progress.
- Maintained classroom management to foster a positive learning environment.
- Implemented lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs.
- Adapted teaching methods based on varying learning styles & abilities.
LEAD ASSOCIATE PHOTOGRAPHER & GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Joe Latter Photographer
Southern California
06.2006 - 12.2017
- Directed event photography assignments, increasing company project capacity by 15% through team collaboration & optimization of workflows.
- Led professional event photography teams, collaboratively capturing 800–4,000 digital images per event.
- Utilized natural & artificial lighting techniques, artistically composing & capturing stunning images that tell compelling stories.
- Developed professional working relationships with customers through attentive responsiveness, clear communication & exceptional customer relations. Coordinated event timelines for clients, & planned & prepared for on-location shoots.
- Designed custom photo-art books, editing images extensively with exceptional detail oriented precision while optimizing workflow efficiency using Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop.
- Learned & adapted quickly to new technology & software applications & used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate options, make decisions & implement innovative solutions to overcome project challenges, without compromising quality.
INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Pastoral Training of Asia
Laguna Niguel, CA
12.2001 - 01.2006
- Coordinated accounts receivable, cash handling, & compound bank deposits using QuickBooks Pro.
- Reconciled domestic funds with international accounts using QuickBooks Pro & Microsoft Excel.
- Organized & created databases & monthly mass mailings using Microsoft Access & Word.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational skills & prioritizing deadlines while maintaining scrupulous precision & diligent thoroughness.
- Remained solutions-oriented in the face of adversity to keep operations running.
GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN
PSB The Marketing SuperSource
Lake Forest, CA
06.2000 - 09.2001
- Designed graphic layouts and typeset text for print standards using Adobe Photoshop.
- Collaborated with graphic designers and account managers to create client-approved designs.
- Internship performance led to a full-time job offer.
- Directed event photography assignments, increasing company project capacity by 10% through team collaboration.
- Developed professional working relationships with customers through attentive responsiveness, clear communication and exceptional customer relations.
- Led professional event photography teams, collaboratively capturing 800–4,000 digital images per event.
- Conducted pre-shoot consultations collaborating with clients to understand their vision, needs and preferences for optimal results, ensuring the final product met or exceeded expectations.
- Coordinated event timelines for clients, planned and prepared for on-location shoots.
- Designed custom photo-art books and extensively edited images using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
- Enhanced client satisfaction through exceptional editing skills, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by using professional photo editing software tools like Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
- Implemented innovative solutions to overcome project challenges, without compromising quality.
- Captured stunning images by utilizing natural and artificial lighting techniques and creative compositions, achieving consistent quality in challenging lighting conditions.
- Captured captivating images that told compelling stories.
- Utilized to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Making subjects feel comfortable and natural, which improved photo quality.
- Achieved consistent quality in challenging lighting conditions, utilizing expert knowledge of lighting techniques.
- Leveraged natural light to enhance mood and atmosphere of photographs, resulting in more dynamic and engaging images.
FAMILY COORDINATOR & HOUSEHOLD MANAGER
My Family Household
San Clemente & Lake Elsinore, CA & Sandusky, OH
09.2006 - Current
- Continuously seeking new ways to enhance quality of life and championing improvement initiatives within the home to streamline operational processes.
- Oversee home inventory of supplies and groceries by tracking use and placing new orders.
- Manage financial aspects of the home, including banking, expense tracking, and vendor/contractor negotiations to optimize resources and control spending.
- Handle family health maintenance by scheduling medical appointments, providing transportation and advocating for patients.
- Foster a welcoming atmosphere for visitors by maintaining clean common areas.
- Promote family member's health and well-being by organizing diverse activities for physical, mental and social stimulation, including vacation planning.
- Offer learning opportunities to help children gain important life skills and character development and enhance quality of life by implementing personalized care plans and coordinating daily activities for family members.
- Teach children manners, daily hygiene & basic practical life skills.
- Supervise children preparing food, handling chores and providing constructive feedback.
- Establish routines within the household that promote consistency in daily living while allowing flexibility when needed. Develop and implement new practices to increase productivity and cohesiveness.
- Coordinate daily activities, ensuring punctual attendance at school, appointments, and extracurricular activities.
- Foster independence in children by teaching them essential life skills such as time & money management, organization, and self-care techniques.
- Manage medical appointments, ensuring each family member received appropriate care while maintaining comprehensive records of health-related information.
- Develop strong relationships with educators and healthcare providers and serve as liaison between children's schools, instructors, coaches, or other service providers to ensure seamless coordination of resources effectively addressing everyone's needs for optimal support of family unit.
- Attend to the emotional well-being of each family member, providing support during challenges and celebrating accomplishments.
- Cultivate positive relationships with neighbors and community members through participation in local events and organizations.
- Handle conflict resolution within the family unit to promote an environment of understanding and harmony.
- Oversee home maintenance tasks, collaborating with contractors on repairs and renovations as necessary and supervise home maintenance and repair projects to ensure safe and functional living space.
- Foster positive and educational environment for children with creative learning activities.
- Coordinate family vacations that balanced relaxation and adventure, creating lasting memories.
- Implement energy-saving practices, reducing utility bills and promoting environmental awareness.
- Coordinate carpooling and transportation logistics for family and school events.
- Negotiate with service providers to lower costs, ensuring high-quality services at reduced prices.
- Manage family medical appointments and records, ensuring timely healthcare.
- Streamline daily routines to improve efficiency and reduce stress for all family members.
- Enhance family nutrition and health by planning and preparing balanced meals tailored to individual dietary needs and implement healthy eating habits for overall wellbeing.
- Organize activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Supervise children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Help children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Transport children to and from school, medical appointments, and extra-curricular activities.
- Provide developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Coordinate playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Develop games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Encourage children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Managed finances effectively with budgeting and expense tracking to achieve financial goals.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Double Major - Visual Art & Communications
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CASkills
- Highly organized, detail-oriented & solution driven
- CPR, First Aid & Disease Transmission Certified
- Exceptional written & verbal communication skills
- Youth Protection & Abuse Prevention trained
- Solid interpersonal & customer relations history
- FBI & BCI background cleared
- Proficient in Windows, Apple OS, Microsoft Office, Google Chrome, Adobe & shared digital calendars
- Expert in professional imaging systems & applications including Photoshop & Lightroom
Timeline
SCHOOL OFFICE MANAGER
Firelands Montessori Academy
03.2021 - 08.2025
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Rachel Wixey & Associates
10.2018 - 01.2022
FAMILY COORDINATOR & HOUSEHOLD MANAGER
My Family Household
09.2006 - Current
FAMILY COORDINATOR & HOUSEHOLD MANAGER
My Family Household
09.2006 - Current
LEAD ASSOCIATE PHOTOGRAPHER & GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Joe Latter Photographer
06.2006 - 12.2017
INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Pastoral Training of Asia
12.2001 - 01.2006
GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN
PSB The Marketing SuperSource
06.2000 - 09.2001
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Double Major - Visual Art & Communications
California State University, Fullerton
ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE
CHIEF VISIONARY OFFICER 9/2024 to Current
Kitt'n'Capoodles Pet Care - Erie County, OH
- Owner/operator of family pet care service, providing house & pet sitting & dog walking & training.
VOLUNTEER WORK & SERVICE PROJECTS
- CUB SCOUT DEN LEADER - Scouting America/BSA - Berlin Heights, OH (2023 to Current)
- CHILDREN'S MINISTRY SERVICE LEADER - The Chapel - Sandusky, OH (2018 to Current)
- M.O.P.S. & MOMS NEXT LEADER - The MomCo./MOPS Int. - Huron, OH (2018 to 2023)
- GLOBAL MISSIONS - The Philippines (2013) | Mexico (1999)