Marlon Torres, MBA, PMP
Project Manager
- Location
- Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
- Industry
- Performing Arts
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Marlon Torres, MBA, PMP's Overview
- Current
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- Project Manager at San Miguel de Allende
- Past
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- Business Agent at Distribuidora Texmundial C.A.
- Executive Vice President at Galumpha Inc
- Lead teaching artist, choreographer and director at North Carolina Arts in Action
- Marketing Intern at JMC/Young and Rubicam
- Education
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- University of Leicester
- Binghamton University
- Campo Alegre
- Recommendations
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3 people have recommended Marlon
- Connections
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156 connections
- Websites
Marlon Torres, MBA, PMP's Summary
I have a diverse professional and educational background. I am a certified project management professional (PMP)® with experience in marketing and communications. I have an MBA with a focus in marketing from the University of Leicester in the U.K., and a B.A. in theatre from Binghamton University in NY, USA.
I have performed lead dance roles on stages throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, including venues such as the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, the Jerry Lewis Telethon, the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach, FL, California's Napa Valley Opera House and the Singapore Arts Festival.
For the next phase of my career, I want to focus on projects in the medical devices field, sales, marketing and import/export.
Specialties
Self-starter with the desire to work in the field of medical devices.
Experienced leader who plays well with others.
Speak English and Spanish fluently.
Project Management Institute certification.
Proven ability to close sales.
Marlon Torres, MBA, PMP's Experience
Project Manager
San Miguel de Allende
June 2011 – Present (9 months) Guanajuato, Mexico
Construction project for a house in the historic district of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, a UNESCO world heritage site, following rules and regulations required for building site.
Oversaw project integration and planning, including contracts, RFP, team acquisition and development, communications management, documentation and reporting. Through team, follow rules and regulations of historic building codes.
Executive Vice President
Galumpha Inc
January 2008 – 2011 (3 years)
Aggressively athletic dance company, with experiments in human architecture, strength, agility and inventive choreography.
Developed from start-up Latin America and North Carolina programs.
Increased exposure and grew performance schedules by 40% through new markets.
Managed communications with venue presenters and event coordinators, facilitating collaboration, and cooperation with international organizations in the private and public sectors.
Co-founded and co-directed Galumpha Gang Camp; an immersive two-week educational program designed to teach life skills, social responsibility and self-reliance through dance and creativity.
Directed 24 children and produced, from scratch, a fully costumed and fully lit theatrical performance.
Shared responsibility for communications between Galumpha Gang Camp and supporting partners, parents and volunteers.
Lead teaching artist, choreographer and director
North Carolina Arts in Action
January 2006 – April 2011 (5 years 4 months)
Gang prevention leadership program that inspires children through the arts.
Participated in start-up of the organization.
Conceived, directed and choreographed productions with over 100 children onstage, involving at-risk communities, targeting elementary schools in the Triangle.
Marlon Torres, MBA, PMP's Courses
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Independent Coursework
- Management, People & Organizations
- Accounting for Managers
- Strategic Marketing
- Strategic Analysis & Choice
- Implementing Strategies
- Finance & Growth Strategies
- Information Technology in Marketing
- Integrated Marketing and Communications, IMC
- PMP Exam Prep Course
Marlon Torres, MBA, PMP's Certifications
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Project Management Professional (PMP)®
- Project Management Institue
Marlon Torres, MBA, PMP's Languages
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English
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Spanish
(Native or bilingual proficiency) -
French
(Limited working proficiency)
Marlon Torres, MBA, PMP's Education
University of Leicester
MBA, Marketing
2009 – 2011
Binghamton University
BA, Theatre
1999 – 2002
Campo Alegre
High School diploma
1990 – 1997
Activities and Societies: National Honor Society
Marlon Torres, MBA, PMP's Additional Information
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- Interests:
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Renewable energy, Integrated marketing and communications, PR, Media, Nonprofit Management and Leadership, Textiles and Clothing - Import & Export.
- Groups and Associations:
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International Dance Council-CID-UNESCO Project Management Institute (PMI)
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- Honors and Awards:
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Moers International Comedy Arts Prize, Binghamton University Friars Foundation Award for Excellence in the Arts, Latino Leaders in the Arts Task Force.
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