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Alyssa Castaneda

Santa Cruz

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with experience in leadership and learning new skills. An innovative and strategic thinker with strengths in driving organizational success and fostering strong team dynamics. Strategic leader with a proven track record. Strong communicator with expertise in project management, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement, consistently delivering measurable results.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Co Executive Chair

Oakes College
Santa Cruz, CA
12.2025 - 03.2026

Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance student engagement and participation.

Facilitated workshops to promote professional development among students to continue improvement.

Established partnerships with external organizations to expand resources for students and events.

Monitored junior chair members, providing guidance on best practices in strategic planning and execution.

Achieved an increase in student activities.

Managed weekly meetings.

Managed our quarterly budget and made sure out spending's were accurate and productive.

Increased free student resources, such as hygiene, healthcare product, school supply, etc.

WestFest Coordinator

Oakes College
Santa Cruz, CA
10.2025 - 03.2026

Coordinate events and programs, enhancing student engagement and community collaboration.

Managed communication between departments to achieve operational processes and success.

Developed training for staff and volunteers.

Oversaw and managed scheduling and logistics for the festival, to ensure efficiency and execution.

Collaborated with faculty to support student life activities.

Developed problem solving skills when things didn't go as planned or had to be adjusted.

Gathered and organized materials to support the operation.

Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring deadlines were met.

Enhanced team communication by keeping in contact with students and checking in on them weekly.

Managed weekly meetings to ensure productivity was being met.

Lifeguard

Plunge San Diego
San Diego, CA
04.2024 - 12.2025

Managed regular safety inspection of the pool area and the equipment to ensure it was ready to use in the instance of an emergency.

Monitored pool activity to ensure guest safety.

Enforced pool safety rules to ensure the safety of guest.

Provided exceptional customer service, providing a safe and welcoming environment.

Collaborated with team members to maintain the cleanliness of the facility.

Learned and maintained proficient first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR.

Camp Counselor

Plunge San Diego
San Diego, CA
04.2024 - 12.2025

Supervised daily camp activities, ensuring the safety and engagement of the kids.

Facilitated team-building and bonding exercises, promoting cooperation, communication, boundaries, and safety among campers.

Mentored junior counselors, providing guidance and help on best practices in child supervision.

Organized special events, coordinating logistics to ensure smooth execution and positive experiences.

Ensured camper safety by enforcing rules, supervising activities, and responding accordingly to incidents or concerns.

Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills.

Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in teamwork and efficiency.

Measure 82 Core

UCSC
Santa Cruz, CA
09.2024 - 05.2025

Worked flexible hours across weekends, nights, holidays.

Developed and revised Measure wording over the course of several months based on administration feedback.

Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided exceptional services and solutions.

Increased student engagement through marketing and tabling tactics.

Received professional advice and worked along side an attorney to create effective solutions.

Increased campus voting percentage, and even got the highest voting percentage since 2019.

Managed to get out measure to pass.

Food Ambassador

SeaWorld
San Diego, CA
05.2023 - 08.2023

Engaged with guests and offered exceptional guests satisfaction.

Trained new ambassadors in company policies and procedure, contributing to a supportive team environment.

Increased sales through effective product recommendations, based on customer preferences, and restrictions.

Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and food knowledge.

Maintained a clean and appealing display and environment.

Organized and stocked products to keep necessary levels for sales demand.

Education

High School Diploma -

San Diego High School
San Diego, CA

High School Diploma - Legal Studies

University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
05-2028

Certification

  • Licensed Lifeguard - 2025-2029

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Co Executive Chair

Oakes College
12.2025 - 03.2026

WestFest Coordinator

Oakes College
10.2025 - 03.2026

Measure 82 Core

UCSC
09.2024 - 05.2025

Lifeguard

Plunge San Diego
04.2024 - 12.2025

Camp Counselor

Plunge San Diego
04.2024 - 12.2025

Food Ambassador

SeaWorld
05.2023 - 08.2023

High School Diploma -

San Diego High School

High School Diploma - Legal Studies

University of California, Santa Cruz
Alyssa Castaneda