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Ricardo "Rico" Torres

Academics

As a 19 year old sophomore at The Pennsylvania State University, Ricardo is currently pursuing a double major and a minor. Through his coursework on Energy Business and Finance as well as Spanish, Ricardo aims to seek a position in consulting or human resources with an energy or services firm. Some of his courses have incorporated the classical business approach with today's dynamic environment of the energy industry. His spanish coursework has focused around the providal of services and execution of accurate and professional interpretations and translations between English and Spanish.

Extra Curriculars

His experience working with the community through several different projects makes him a prime candidate to work with community outreach programs, and his high level of involvement during his college career prime him for a position in college recruiting with corporations. Outside of the classroom, Ricardo spends his free time serving the community, at the tennis court or relaxing in his dorm room. Involved in six different organizations he completes over 300 service hours and 400 administrative hours each year.

Hobbies and Interests

A 4.0 NTRP tennis player of five years, Ricardo enjoys playing tennis in all kinds of conditions. His all-court game is back by a solid two-handed backhand and a versatile netgame. Although he has never received professional tennis instruction, through hardwork and his three years in the North Allegheny Tennis Team, he was able to gather the knowledge to bring his game up to the 4.0 level out of 7.0 in the NTRP scale. Outside of the tennis courts you could find Ricardo reading a book, writing his own material or simply spending time with his friends. When looking to strike up a conversation, your topic choice list is quite vast, from current events to orchids to movies and more.

Community Service
Since moving to the United States at age 13, Ricardo has embraced the 'servant leader' lifestyle. Perfoming community service through high school he was invited to join the chartering Key Club at North Allegheny Intermediate High School. After falling in love with the organization Ricardo served a two year stint in the Pennsylvania Key Club District Board, as Lietenant Governor and District Secretary.
After moving on to college, Ricardo then continued his Kiwanis Family experience by quickly becoming involved with the Penn State Circle K. After a year of involvement as a club officer, Ricardo stepped up and became his division's Lieutenant Governor. A year later in 2006 Ricardo ran and got elected as the Pennsylvania Circle K District Governor. Currently he oversees the operations of a district that is 38 clubs strong and boasts over 840 members in Pennsylvania.

	About Me	"Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved." - William Jennings Bryan.
Home About Me Resume Coursework Pictures Portfolio Links	Ricardo "Rico" Torres Academics As a 19 year old sophomore at The Pennsylvania State University, Ricardo is currently pursuing a double major and a minor. Through his coursework on Energy Business and Finance as well as Spanish, Ricardo aims to seek a position in consulting or human resources with an energy or services firm. Some of his courses have incorporated the classical business approach with today's dynamic environment of the energy industry. His spanish coursework has focused around the providal of services and execution of accurate and professional interpretations and translations between English and Spanish. Extra Curriculars His experience working with the community through several different projects makes him a prime candidate to work with community outreach programs, and his high level of involvement during his college career prime him for a position in college recruiting with corporations. Outside of the classroom, Ricardo spends his free time serving the community, at the tennis court or relaxing in his dorm room. Involved in six different organizations he completes over 300 service hours and 400 administrative hours each year. Hobbies and Interests A 4.0 NTRP tennis player of five years, Ricardo enjoys playing tennis in all kinds of conditions. His all-court game is back by a solid two-handed backhand and a versatile netgame. Although he has never received professional tennis instruction, through hardwork and his three years in the North Allegheny Tennis Team, he was able to gather the knowledge to bring his game up to the 4.0 level out of 7.0 in the NTRP scale. Outside of the tennis courts you could find Ricardo reading a book, writing his own material or simply spending time with his friends. When looking to strike up a conversation, your topic choice list is quite vast, from current events to orchids to movies and more. Community Service Since moving to the United States at age 13, Ricardo has embraced the 'servant leader' lifestyle. Perfoming community service through high school he was invited to join the chartering Key Club at North Allegheny Intermediate High School. After falling in love with the organization Ricardo served a two year stint in the Pennsylvania Key Club District Board, as Lietenant Governor and District Secretary. After moving on to college, Ricardo then continued his Kiwanis Family experience by quickly becoming involved with the Penn State Circle K. After a year of involvement as a club officer, Ricardo stepped up and became his division's Lieutenant Governor. A year later in 2006 Ricardo ran and got elected as the Pennsylvania Circle K District Governor. Currently he oversees the operations of a district that is 38 clubs strong and boasts over 840 members in Pennsylvania.