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I am an Olympic gymnast turned coach, sport analyst, and fashion designer with over 20 years of experience in high-performance athletics and creative industries. I represented Mexico at the London 2012 Olympics, earning international recognition for elegance, artistry, and mental resilience.
Today I coach in Iceland, mentoring young athletes and safeguarding their wellbeing, while also contributing as a sports analyst, designer, and motivational speaker. I thrive in environments that blend discipline, creativity, and leadership to drive personal and team growth.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Icelandic
Beginner
Work Experience
Women’s Gymnastics Coach at Grotta Fimleikar, Iceland
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026Mentored and coached gymnasts at Levels 1–4 and FIG categories across all four apparatus (floor, vault, bars, beam). Designed personalized training programs promoting mental and physical health, flexibility, strength, prehab, skill development, training and competition work plan. Body expression and artistry coach, creating choreography and curated routines on beam and floor for national-level competitions. Advocated safeguarding as a member of the International Gymnastics Federation Safeguarding Working Group.
Women’s Gymnastics Coaching Workshops – Coach at Tromsø Turnforening, Norway
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026Back to back follow up workshops to work on skill development, air awareness, artistry, dance elements and flexibility.
Sportswear Designer – Freelance at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2024Designed functional and ergonomic competition and training uniforms, aligning aesthetics with athletes’ movement. Created patterns, prototypes, and samples for multiple gymnastics clubs, dance academies, and yoga studios. Won design awards Mexico Diseña 2018 / MAKALO swimwear 2018.
Motivational Speaker at Corporate & University Events
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023Keynote speaker at Nestlé Mexico (2023) and Profuturo Mexico (2019), focusing on resilience, goal setting, and mental toughness, translating elite sports lessons into actionable leadership insights.
Reality TV Competitor at EXATLON Estados Unidos Season 7
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Finalist (2023) demonstrating teamwork, leadership, adaptability, and high performance under pressure.
Guest Collaborator – Safeguarding Presentations at FIG Gymnastics World Championship in Belgium (2023)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Led Athlete Safeguarding Webinar in collaboration with FIG, emphasizing athlete welfare and safety.
Women’s Gymnastics Coaching Workshops at Tromsø Turnforening, Norway
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026Conducted back-to-back workshops focusing on skill development, air awareness, artistry, dance elements, and flexibility to enhance athletes’ performance.
Sports Analyst & Commentator at CLARO Sports
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021Broadcast live expert analysis of Men’s and Women’s Artistic Gymnastics for CLARO Sports across 17 Latin American countries; delivered real-time competitor evaluations and audience-friendly narratives with adaptability to last-minute updates.
Sportswear Designer – Freelance at Freelance
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2024Designed functional competition and training uniforms; created patterns, prototypes, and samples for gymnastics clubs, dance studios, and yoga studios; earned design accolades at Mexico Diseña 2018 and MAKALO 2018.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design & Business at CEDIM Centro de Estudios Superiores de Diseño de Monterrey, México
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018Olympian Recognition at World Olympians Association
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Certified Coaching Certification (A1, B1, A2) at FSI Icelandic Gymnastics Federation
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Innovation in Action Program at IMD Business School & IOC, Lausanne, Switzerland
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Introduction to Generative AI Course at Athlete 365
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design & Business at CEDIM Centro de Estudios Superiores de Diseño de Monterrey, México
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018Olympian Recognition at World Olympians Association (OLY)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Certified Coaching Certification (A1, B1, A2) at FSI Icelandic Gymnastics Federation
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Innovation in Action Program at IMD Business School & IOC, Lausanne, Switzerland
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Introduction to Generative AI Course at Athlete 365
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Qualifications
Longines Prize of Elegance (2009)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009World-Class Gymnast (FIG) – 50 Most Photogenic Gymnasts
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2009Mexico Diseña National Design Competition (2018)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Olympian Recognition - OLY
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Coach Certification (A1, B1, A2)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Olympian Recognition - World Olympians Association (OLY)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Certified Coaching Certification (A1, B1, A2)
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Innovation in Action Program
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Introduction to Generative AI Course
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
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