Sonia Alvarez

1. International Singer  as a soloist and with Duo music band (Backing tracks and accoustic). Shows and entertaining. 

• Resorts (Canary Island with Romantic Corporate Agency) and others destinations such as in Greece or Australia 
• Resorts: 
• H10 PRINCESS 
• Suites Resort // IBEROSTAR Prestige 
• BARCELO ACTIVE Resort // HD BEACH RESORT & SPA 
• Cadena RIU Hotels // RIU Calypso// Palace Riu Resort
• TUI Magic // PRINCESS.
   
• Cruises:
• Cruises (Costa Cruise, Landau American, Wave entertainment UK) and Corporate events like MWC, Mobile World Congress, Primavera Sound.

1. Public Relations, Events presenter (musical acts, shows, recreation manager entertainer in activities of wellness and wellbeing) in resorts like Barcelo Active Resort (Lanzarote, Canary Island) and all kind of events for adults. 

• -Administration experience & marketing.
• -Develop Spanish department and promoting implementing
• -Reception and Customer service skills
• -Native Spanish verbal and written communication. Strong and very fluent in English
• -Self motivated, communicative, determined and ability to work under pressure with diplomacy and people skills.
• -Very positive attitude and work ethic 

1. International teacher for foreign students all nationalities, ages and professions. Experience in international schools, study abroad programs, and universities.

• Esade International University of Business & Administration (Barcelona)
• UIC. International University of Catalunya (BCN)
• CEA. Culture Experiences Abroad, Spanish International abroad program (BCN)
• American International School of Barcelona
• Internationella Skolorna (The Swedish University of Stockholm) in Barcelona

Professional Experience

International Singer, events presenter and entertainer

COSTA CRUISES -Costa Pacifica Crociere- 09/2022 – 12/2022

-Shows and entertaining music Duo and soloist with backing tracks and accoustic in english, italian, portuguese and spanish with international public at the main lounge

-Wide range of international Repertoire with the best of pop, rock, jazz, dance, latino, vintage, 80's

International Singer, events presenter and entertainer 

ROMANTIC CORPORATE. Management agency 04/2022 – 09/2022

-Shows and entertaining music Duo and soloist with backing tracks and accoustic at Resorts and 5 Star Hotels in Canary Island (Lanzarote).

-International Repertoire: Pop, rock, Jazz, dance, musical, latino, vintage, 80s and modern music in english, spanish, italian and portuguese. 

International Singer / events presenter and entertainer

ROMANTIC CORPORATE. Managemente Agency 06/2017 - 09/2017

- Shows and entertaining music Duo and soloist with backing tracks and accoustic at Resorts and 5 Star Hotels in Canary Island (Fuerteventura).

- International Repertoire: Pop, rock, Jazz, dance, musical, latino, vintage, 80s and modern music in english, spanish, italian and portuguese.

PPRR Public Relations and customer support / singer and entertainer

BARCELO ACTIVE RESORT (Lanzarote, Canary Island). 09/2022 – 10/2022

-Public Relations (RRPP), customer service and entertainer-entertainer, creation of highly creative, fun and well-being activities for both children and adults.

-Responsible for team coordination and supervision of resort activities (leisure, wellness)

-Offer excellent customer service and ensure excellence in the activities program -Customer reception and tour guide at the Resort. -Computer support for the Resort's website

Entertainer / recreation manager and events presenter

ROMANTIC CORPORATE Management Agency 06 – 09/2017

-Dynamic, people skills, ability to work in a group and manage a team and alone.

-Experience as a master of ceremonies, command of the microphone, shows, choreography, dance and wellness activities in Fuerteventura Resorts (Canary Island).

-Presenter and facilitator of entertainment and tourism shows. Public relations and excellent command of the English, Catalan and Spanish language, notions of German and Italian.

International Teaching  experience

1. ESADE Business School, Sant Cugat 2023. International Professor of Spanish. Intensive Spanish, Intermediate Sec, Advanced and Elementary to undergraduated students. All nationalities

1. St PETER’S SCHOOL (2016-18). Teacher at ESO, primary and BachilleratoTeacher of Spanish language and literature as a regular subject (ESO and Bachillerato). Teacher of SFL, Spanish as a foreign language (primary school 5-12 years old)

1. UIC, INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF CATALUNYA (2014-2021). International Professor of Spanish.  Professor of SFL for specific purposes (Business Spanish) & Language and  culture. ADE Undergraduate students (Administración y empresas).

1. ASB, AMERICAN SCHOOL OF BARCELONA (2012-14). Teacher at middle high school / Spanish for foreigners. 

• Teacher of SFL and International Baccalaureate (middle and high school). Teacher of Spanish language, culture and literature as a regular subject (middle and high school).
• Teacher of SFL to foreigner teachers in a multilingual and international context.

1. CEA, Study abroad program (2006-2010). International professor of Spanish for foreigners. Professor of SFL (Spanish as a foreign language) & Oral Communication and skills for USA’s and Canadian undergraduate students.

1. Enforex / otras instituciones de la enseñanza ELE (2001-2010). International professor. Teacher of SFL to students of all nationalities, ages and levels. Cultural & Art, business, one to one, Dele

-PPRR Public Relations and customer support / singer and entertainer. 

BARCELO ACTIVE RESORT (Lanzarote, Canary Island). 09/2022 – 10/2022

Public Relations (RRPP), customer service and entertainer, creation of highly creative well-being and cultural 

activities for children and adults. 

Responsible for team coordination and supervision of resort activities (leisure, wellness)

Offer excellent customer service and ensure excellence in the activities program

 Customer reception and tour guide at the Resort. Computer support for the Resort's website

Education

MA degree in Hispanic Philology (Spanish studies). Universidad Central de Barcelona, UB. (1990-95)

Master Teaching training Program. CAP (Teaching Aptitude Certificate). Instituto de Ciencias de la educación. Universidad central de Barcelona (1994-95). 

ELE /SFL Internacional Spanish Faculty meeting (SFL) “International House” (IH) Barcelona. (2009-12)

Learning management Global competence strategies certificate and learning management in class. (2008)

Course on “Literature and Image”. Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Almería, Spain. (1995-96)

Languages

English

-First Certificate Degree. Cambridge University. British Council, June Barcelona (1999).

-Advanced English B2 5º EOI, Escuela oficial de Idiomas. Barcelona (2010-2011).

Catalan

-C Level (Intermediate Catalan). Junta Permanent. Barcelona (1998). 

-Gallego: Native

Other certifications

Hatha Yoga Master (Master Yoga teacher, for well-being), for well-being postures, stretching, 

Yoga Nidra, Meditation, Pranayaman (2020-2021)

Master Coreógrafa artística, jazz, dance y bailes de salón. EC Dance and Fitness (València, Montcada 2022)

Official Certificate in STCW (Basic maritime safety training) Special field: Passenger ships. 

Ministerio de fomento, dirección general de la marina mercante (2016).

Certificate in computer applications and management companies. Generalitat de Catalunya (1996).

Driving licence. B1. Barcelona (2012).

Education

MA degree in Hispanic Philology (Spanish studies). Universidad Central de Barcelona, UB. (1990-95)