Years of volunteer experience
Hi, I’m
Amanda J. Yniguez
Woodland Hills
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
4
Years of filmmaking
Work History
Starbucks
Barista
08.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Increased customer satisfaction through personalized beverage order crafting.
- Cultivated customer loyalty by remembering preferences and orders.
- Facilitated team efficiency during rush periods, assisting multiple partners.
- Delivered high-quality beverages per Starbucks standards, ensuring consistency.
- Educated customers on coffee options, enhancing upselling and overall experiences.
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
Catechist Assistant
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Fostered engaging learning environments for children aged 7–10 in English, Spanish.
- Developed and implemented effective lesson plans for religious education classes.
- Enhanced support for struggling learners with tailored resources and explanations.
- Incorporated technology to boost engagement in the Religious Education program.
- Improved student comprehension through visual aids, storytelling, and hands-on activities.
Education
California State University, NorthridgeNorthridge, CA
Bachelor of Arts from Cinema and Television Arts, Entertainment Media Management Option
12.2025
University Overview
Fall 2025 | Freshman
El Camino Real Charter High SchoolWoodland Hills
High School Diploma
06.2025
University Overview
- Graduated with Honors
- President Education Award
- California Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition
- California Seal in Biliteracy (Spanish)
- Completed 4-year Careers in Entertainment Academy (CEA) program with hands-on coursework in film production, history, and broadcast journalism.
- Track & Field and Cross Country Athlete
Occidental College
High School Diploma from SOCAPA Summer Program – Core Filmmaking
08.2023
University Overview
- Completed intensive two-week filmmaking course.
- Worked across multiple crew positions including editor, screenwriter, boom operator, and director.
- Collaborated on projects within my own team and assisted others' productions.
Skills
- Video Editing
- Screen Writing
- Fluent in Spanish
- Communication
- Adaptive and creative
- Excellent memory
- Speedy and efficient
- Hospitality and accommodation
- Cash register operations
Timeline
Barista
Starbucks
08.2025 - Current
Catechist Assistant
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church
09.2023 - Current
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Arts from Cinema and Television Arts, Entertainment Media Management Option
El Camino Real Charter High School
High School Diploma
Occidental College
High School Diploma from SOCAPA Summer Program – Core Filmmaking
Professional Development
SOCAPA Core Filmmaking Program | Summer 2023
Occidental College
- Completed intensive two-week filmmaking course.
- Completed two short films by the end of the program, both receiving positive reception.
- Worked across multiple crew positions including editor, screenwriter, boom operator, and director.
- Wrote original scripts and participated in story development workshops.