Patricia Gomez
Honeoye Falls
Summary
Skilled in event production and community building, with a focus on integrating creative strategy into operational efficiency. Proven success in leading teams and managing logistics for high-attendance conventions, while fostering partnerships with local businesses and nonprofits. Aiming to advance community-centered initiatives that enhance artistic expression and mental health support.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder and CEO
Kawaii Con PR
06.2022 - Current
- Event Director & Producer: Led the full production of a large-scale, two-day convention with thousands of attendees, overseeing planning, logistics, budgeting, scheduling, and on-site operations.
- Team Leadership: Recruited, trained, and coordinated volunteer teams, staff, backstage crews, dancers, performers, and partners to ensure smooth, safe event flow.
- Guest & Talent Management: Coordinated travel, lodging, schedules, and riders for local and international guests (artists, idols, content creators, performers).
- Community & Partnership Development: Built strong relationships with local businesses, sponsors, nonprofits, and educational programs; created community-centered activations and collaborations.
- Creative Direction: Designed original event lore, mascots, branding, merchandise concepts, and themed experiences. Guided visual style, storytelling, and marketing identity for the event.
- Programming & Experience Design: Developed interactive zones, games, workshops, fashion shows, concerts, performances, and family-friendly activities.
- Marketing & Communications: Created promotional campaigns, content schedules, press materials, sponsorship decks, and digital assets. Oversaw social media presence and public relations.
- Operations & Logistics: Coordinated venue requirements, equipment rentals, staging, floor plans, ticketing, security, accessibility, signage, and guest flow.
- Philanthropy & Mental Health Advocacy: Integrated charitable initiatives and wellness-focused activations to support community needs and create inclusive, supportive spaces.
Store Owner
All Things Kawaii
San Juan
06.2019 - 04.2025
- Store Founder & Creative Curator: Established Puerto Rico's first shop dedicated to kawaii culture, selecting merchandise, managing inventory, and curating a cohesive aesthetic and customer experience.
- Retail Operations Management: Oversaw daily store operations, including opening/closing procedures, cash handling, customer service, and product restocking.
- Visual Merchandising: Designed displays, decor, and themed setups to enhance sales and elevate the in-store experience.
- Community Building: Organized small events, meetups, workshops, and interactive activities to grow a supportive local kawaii community.
- Branding & Marketing: Created promotional graphics, social media content, and campaigns to highlight new products, collaborations, and seasonal drops.
- Vendor & Artist Relations: Collaborated with local artists and small businesses to feature handmade items and promote creative entrepreneurship.
- Customer Engagement: Provided warm, personalized service; maintained a safe, inclusive environment for fans of kawaii culture, cosplay, J-fashion, and creative expression.
- Product Development: Designed or coordinated the creation of kawaii-themed merchandise, stickers, charms, and brand-related items.
General Manager Assistant
JJ Álvarez & Assoc
San Juan
06.2016 - 06.2020
- Expertise in Office Administration: Highly proficient in managing multi-line phone systems, scheduling, and maintaining complex digital and physical filing systems to ensure operational efficiency.
- Calendar and Meeting Management: Skillfully manage executive calendars, coordinate meetings (both virtual and in-person), and prepare comprehensive materials, agendas, and minutes, ensuring timely follow-up on action items.
- Communication and Customer Service: Act as the primary point of contact, providing professional and courteous service to clients, vendors, and staff, and drafting polished official correspondence and reports.
- Software Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and office management software (e.g., QuickBooks, calendar platforms) to streamline daily workflows and data entry.
- Supply and Inventory Control: Maintain and monitor office supply inventory, manage vendor relations, and process purchase orders and invoices, ensuring the office remains fully stocked and within budget.
Cashier
Costco
Carolina
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Processed customer transactions efficiently at high-volume retail environment.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided excellent service.
- Maintained accurate cash register and balanced cash drawer daily.
- Implemented store policies to ensure a safe shopping experience for customers.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of checkout area for optimal customer experience.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
Ballet Teacher
School for the Performing Arts
Guaynabo
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Expert Instruction and Curriculum Development: Highly skilled in teaching classical ballet technique (e.g., Vaganova, Cecchetti, RAD) to students of diverse ages and skill levels. Proven ability to design and implement comprehensive, age-appropriate curriculum focused on technical mastery, musicality, and performance quality.
- Student Safety and Positive Environment: Committed to creating a supportive, encouraging, and safe classroom environment that prioritizes proper alignment and injury prevention. Excellent at providing constructive feedback and fostering self-discipline and passion for dance in all students.
- Performance and Production Coordination: Extensive experience in choreographing and rehearsing dance pieces for school showcases, recitals, and competitions. Proficient in managing costume design, music editing, and backstage logistics to ensure successful and polished final productions.
E-Commerce Assistant
Oficinas centrales Gatsby
Caguas
07.2013 - 08.2014
- Online Merchandising and Content Management: Managed the end-to-end listing process for the Gatsby brand, including high-quality product photography standards, compelling descriptions, and accurate size guides, resulting in optimized conversion rates and reduced returns.
- Inventory and Fulfillment Coordination: Monitored real-time stock levels and coordinated closely with the warehouse/supply chain team to ensure accurate inventory representation across the e-commerce platform and the timely dispatch of all Gatsby orders.
- Executed and monitored site-wide promotional campaigns (e.g., flash sales, holiday discounts) for Gatsby brand, partnering with marketing team for technical setup and revenue optimization.
- Served as primary contact for online inquiries, leveraging product knowledge of Gatsby clothing to resolve issues and process exchanges, enhancing customer satisfaction and brand loyalty.
- Maintained e-commerce platform (e.g., Shopify, Magento) through regular audits of product pages, ensuring accurate pricing, payment gateway functionality, and optimal site performance.
Education
Certification - Food Handler
ServSafe
New York, NY06-2026
Certification - Alcohol Serve
ServSafe
New York, NY06-2026
Bachelor - Dance and Choreography
Universidad Del Sagrado Corazón
Puerto Rico06-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Altos De Chavón School of Design
Dominican Republic06-2012
Certification in Pattern Making and Industrial Sewing -
Instituto Nacional De Formación Técnico Profesional
Dominican Republic01-2011
Skills
- Brand development
- Branding
- Brand identity design
- Brand presentation strategy
- Creative vision development
- Creative consultant experience
- Entrepreneurial design projects
- Artistic direction
- Visual storytelling
- Adobe Photoshop
- Digital illustration techniques
- Digital art
- Business growth strategy
- Resource allocation
- Adobe creative cloud
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Layout design
- Adobe Lightroom
- Canva
- Procreate Software (Art tool)
- Graphic design fundamentals
- Print design
- Publication graphic design
- Social media graphic design
- Infographic graphic design
- Layout design
- Packaging graphic design
- Packaging design
- Typography
- Color theory
- Collaborative partnerships
- Photo manipulation
- Web design
- UX design
- Graphic design
- Microsoft Excel
- Product design
- Time management
- Productivity software
- Team leadership
- Collaborative partnerships
- Stakeholder engagement
- Project management
- Operational efficiency
- Resource allocation
- Business growth strategy
- Business structure optimization
- Business innovation
- Innovative entrepreneurship
- Strategic thinking
- Negotiation strategies
- Employee motivation
- Problem-solving strategies
- Problem-solving
- MAC
- Business innovation
- Employee motivation
- Project management
- Innovative entrepreneurship
- Strategic thinking
- Startup management
- Collaborative partnerships
- Negotiation strategies
- Business innovation
- Problem-solving strategies
- Brand development
- Problem-solving
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Additional Information
Fully bilingual in both Spanish and English., Experienced in the educational environment., Experienced in planning and providing instruction in the dance and arts subject area with focus on the creative and motor skills development; using a wide variety of teaching aids that are motivational and engage students in active learning., Sympathetic of students difficulties, both academic as well as personal., Skilled fashion and graphic designer., Skilled sales person., Highly motivated, creative, able to work well under pressure and minimum supervision, excellent communications skills and interpersonal relations, work well on individual basics as well as with a team., Software (Microsoft and MAC environments): Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and After Effects, Industrial sewing machine techniques.
Personal Information
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Certification
- ServSafe Alcohol Certification
- ServSafe Food Handling Certification
- INFOTEP- Industrial patter and sewing certifications
Accomplishments
- Pórtico Medal for Academic
Excellence - Universidad del
Sagrado Corazón, San Juan, PR. - Be-fest Arte con conciencia Award 2025
- PRAE - Banco Popular Entrepreneur Award 2025
Timeline
Founder and CEO
Kawaii Con PR
06.2022 - Current
Store Owner
All Things Kawaii
06.2019 - 04.2025
Cashier
Costco
10.2017 - 01.2018
General Manager Assistant
JJ Álvarez & Assoc
06.2016 - 06.2020
Ballet Teacher
School for the Performing Arts
06.2015 - 08.2015
E-Commerce Assistant
Oficinas centrales Gatsby
07.2013 - 08.2014
Certification - Food Handler
ServSafe
Certification - Alcohol Serve
ServSafe
Bachelor - Dance and Choreography
Universidad Del Sagrado Corazón
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Altos De Chavón School of Design
Certification in Pattern Making and Industrial Sewing -
Instituto Nacional De Formación Técnico Profesional