Patricia Torres
Houston,Tx
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience, eager to contribute meaningfully in a volunteer capacity. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams while adapting to evolving needs, with a focus on delivering impactful results. Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills foster reliable support and enhance teamwork effectiveness. Committed to driving positive change and supporting organizational goals through proactive engagement and collaboration.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lone Star volunteer
Lone Star College-East Aldine Center
Houston,TX
09.2025 - 09.2025
- Collaborated with team members to distribute resources effectively during outreach activities.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Escamilla library volunteer
Escamilla Intermediate School
Houston. TX
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Assisted patrons with locating resources and utilizing library systems.
- Organized and cataloged new arrivals, enhancing inventory accuracy.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in library spaces to promote a welcoming environment.
- Maintained clean, safe library environments for optimized customer comfort.
Food Bank Volunteer
MacArthur High School
Houston, TX
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted in sorting and packing food donations for distribution to local families in need.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness and organization of warehouse space.
- Trained new volunteers on operational procedures and safety protocols within the food bank environment.
- Implemented process improvements that increased the speed of food distribution efforts.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely distribution of food to clients in need.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring the safety and well-being of volunteers and clients alike.
- Facilitated positive client experiences by attentively addressing concerns or questions during visits.
Pre-K fall festival volunteer
Vardeman EC/PK/K
Houston, TX
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Provided customer service support, addressing attendee inquiries and concerns.
- Maximized customer service and satisfaction by providing directions to visitors regarding requested locations, events and landmarks.
- Delivered information and details of interest about facility to visitors.
- Issued tickets to customers and collected payment and fees for desired services.
Education
High School -
MacArthur Sr. High School
05-2026
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Community service
- Time management
- Adaptability and dependability
- Public speaking
- Food distribution
- Foreign language proficiency
Certification
Small Business management
- Entrepreneurship and small business, MacArthur Senior High School - 2024-2025
- Civil Rights In Child Nutrition Programs, MacArthur Senior High School - 2024-2025
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Volunteer Work
- Community Cleanup
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Drawing and Painting
Timeline
Lone Star volunteer
Lone Star College-East Aldine Center
09.2025 - 09.2025
Escamilla library volunteer
Escamilla Intermediate School
04.2025 - 05.2025
Pre-K fall festival volunteer
Vardeman EC/PK/K
10.2024 - 10.2024
Food Bank Volunteer
MacArthur High School
09.2024 - 05.2025
High School -
MacArthur Sr. High School
Certifications/Awards
- Entrepreneurship certification
- Made the merit roll
- Participated in Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE)
- Participated in the Rodeo Art program