Mauricio Alas
Spotter, Writer & Photographer @Spotted By Locals Travel Guides
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WORK HISTORY
Spotter, Writer & Photographer @Spotted By Locals Travel Guides
Urban explorer, Spotter, and writer. Contributor of Toronto experiences to the world, one article at the time.‣Written 30+ articles Freelance writer and reviewer for Amsterdam-based intercontinental on-line travel guide with 52 cities in Europe and America. ‣Writing and highlighting Toronto\'s unique lifestyle and venues for a worldwide audienceSpotted by Locals is a publisher of a series of Travel guides on over 51cities in 3 continents. In each of the (currently) 52 cities, 4 to 6 local authors (\"Spotters\"), share information about their favorite spots in the city where they live, and always keep the articles up to date.https://sbl.mauricioalas.com
EDUCATION
George Brown Polytechnic
Marketing , Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Seneca College/York University Joint Program
Advertising
SKILLS
ABOUT MAURICIO ALAS
Experienced photographer, writer and marketer. Demonstrated organizational and event manager skills with a history of over 900 events of various natures and sizes. From small to large groups, and from intimate, small settings to Toronto boat cruises and anything in between. Creator and host of the Toronto Spanish Club, currently with over members. Throughout my career I have had the opportunity to wear many hats and I have loved it. I enjoy bringing people together both on and offline. •16 years experience as Community Manager and Event Manager• 6 years as a photographer and Writer• 7 years experience in IT a Systems Analyst and Trainer at Royal Bank of Canada. As a Spotter for Spotted By Locals, I get the chance to highlight Toronto\'s sometimes hidden gems. Writing about our venues, locations, and restaurants, the ones worth visiting but only found using the perspective of a Torontonian. For over 16 years, I have used Meetup to galvanize three communities, which are now over 6020+ members strong and growing. Have hosted over different 900+ different events, from small language exchanges to art focused event, nature walks, to 420+ attendee dance party cruises overlooking downtown Toronto and almost everything in between. With 7 years as a System Analyst and trainer for the Royal Bank of Canada, I have since kept abreast of new software technologies and innovations in the IT and InfoSec field. Besides, creating my own websites and keeping my servers for my project is both business and fun. Interested in all things social, media and mobile around the web.
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