Carmen Flores Pla
Milano,Italy
Summary
Seasoned professional with 15+years of experience in international relationship management. Fluent in 4 languages and thrives in agile multicultural environments. Excels in creative thinking, adaptability, entrepreneurial spirit, proactivity, people skills and sales driven.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
22
22
years of professional experience
Work history
Director
In Arte Veritas
Valencia, Spain
2025.01 - 2026.01
- Oversaw daily gallery operations to ensure smooth functioning and high visitor satisfaction
Founder
OLESAY
Madrid, Spain
2014.01 - 2024.12
- Creating and managing a startup from scratch. Founded with passion for international education and successfully run for 9 years. Received the Innovative Award for an innovative startup in Madrid. Coordinated international projects across multiple sectors, delivering impactful results for public and private entities. Workforce of 4 employees.
Director
Cervantes Institute office
Seattle, USA
2008.01 - 2013.01
- Created and oversaw implementation of Seattle branch project: negotiations with the academic institution hosting the branch, interactions with Washington and Oregon academic institutions, mostly private and public universities. Devised budget, planned course of study, signed agreements with major companies in both states to implement learning programs, opened examination centers for the institution network, and provided programs presentations. Planned and organized the center’s course offerings, lectures, colloquia and conferences. Managed center’s annual budget and oversaw all office needs. Supervised a staff of five. Conducted research for center’s database. Collaborated actively with other international institutions such as Consulates and Non-Profit Organizations.
Marketing and Sales
Headquarters
Madrid, SPAIN
2006.01 - 2008.01
- Implemented marketing plans, ensured coordination and consistency of commercial and marketing activity for a seventy-two international centers network. Managed product launch campaigns for products such as the Spanish E-learning Platform and the Diploma for Spanish Learners.
Advertising Director and Sales Spanish Market
QCNS Cruise
Monaco, Monaco
2004.01 - 2006.01
- Responsible for running French, Spanish and Italian version for international magazine. Helped to make sure the budget, creative scope and schedule are accurate. Acted as liaison with offices in Italy, Spain and France. Sales agent for cruises in Monaco
Education
Fundraising Management Certificate Program - Economics
University of Washington
Seattle, United States 2008.09 - 2009.06
M.A. - Hispanic Studies
University of Valencia
Valencia, SpainCommunication & Cultural Management International Certificate - Communications
Flacso
Buenos Aires, Argentina /2005 - /2005
Skills
- International business experience
- Strategic thinking
- Leadership and management
- Work under pressure
- Native Spanish speaker and bilingual in English, French and Italian
- Interpersonal communication
Languages
Spanish
Native
English
Proficient (C2)
French
Proficient (C2)
Italian
Advanced
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director
In Arte Veritas
2025.01 - 2026.01
Founder
OLESAY
2014.01 - 2024.12
Fundraising Management Certificate Program - Economics
University of Washington
2008.09 - 2009.06
Director
Cervantes Institute office
2008.01 - 2013.01
Marketing and Sales
Headquarters
2006.01 - 2008.01
Advertising Director and Sales Spanish Market
QCNS Cruise
2004.01 - 2006.01
Communication & Cultural Management International Certificate - Communications
Flacso
/2005 - /2005
M.A. - Hispanic Studies
University of Valencia