- Playing Sports
- Participate in Golf and Pickleball, as recreational activities to maintain physical fitness
- Volunteering
- Music/Concerts
- Gym Workouts
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Team Sports
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Food Tourism
- Wine Tasting
Carlos Gardea
Chino
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Legends FC, adept in youth mentoring and curriculum design. Spearheaded innovative programs, boosting youth engagement significantly. Excelled in creating collaborative partnerships and leading staff development initiatives. Demonstrates exceptional communication and leadership skills, ensuring impactful community outreach and program success. Determined and eager to get better every day and give the best of my ability in anything i do.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boys Youth Director
Legends FC
01.2017 - Current
- Coordinated and attended annual coaching seminar events to foster and build intergenerational knowledge and overall understanding.
- Developed comprehensive curriculam for various age groups, ensuring developmental appropriateness and inclusivity.
- Organized successful fundraising events that increased financial support for youth-focused initiatives significantly.
- Increased youth engagement by developing and implementing innovative programs tailored to their interests.
- Assisted in creation and implementation of missions strategy for youth to get involved in local and global opportunities.
- Streamlined administrative processes by creating efficient systems for tracking attendance, scheduling events, and managing resources.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through regular data collection, analysis, and reporting on key performance indicators.
- Led training sessions for staff members to ensure they were equipped with essential knowledge in areas such as youth development best practices and conflict resolution strategies as well as problem solving.
- Managed budgets effectively, allocating resources efficiently towards program development and improvement initiatives.
- Strengthened community ties through the organization of outreach events and collaborative projects with local organizations.
- Taught and counseled youth ages 5 to 17.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Manage a staff with delegating certain tasks to staff and ensuring they get done properly. Overall managing a staff and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Receptionist
GOALS Soccer Facility
02.2018 - 08.2019
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
Youth Soccer Camp Coordinator/Coaching Staff Member
UCLA
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Communicated with parents, staff and teachers regarding children or program issues.
- Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.
- Supervised, guided and assisted students during warmups, training sessions, games and other activities to provide developmental stimulation.
Professional Soccer Player
Arizona United Soccer Club
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Developed strong teamwork skills, fostering collaboration and cooperation among teammates on the field.
- Developed effective objectives and strategies to win games.
- Effectively managed time between training, traveling for matches, and personal obligations while maintaining a high level of performance on the field.
- Successfully transitioned from youth to professional soccer, adapting to new levels of competition and skill requirements.
Personal Trainer
TOCA Training Centers
02.2015 - 08.2015
- Educated clients on proper exercise techniques, reducing risk of injury during workouts.
- Motivated clients to stay on track with fitness goals with positive and friendly approach.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise, and stretching.
- Assisted clients with personal fitness goals through realistic objectives.
- Increased client retention through consistent communication, motivation, and support.
Assistant Manager
Jojos Pizza Kitchen
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
Eastvale, CA06-2010
Skills
- Collaborative partnerships
- Youth mentoring
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Curriculum design
- Manage a staff
- Team Orientated
- Leadership
- Mentoring
- Staff development
- Event coordination
- Multimedia presentations
- Youth development
Certification
Safesport Certification
Safesport Emotional and Physical Misconduct certificate
Safesport Mandatory Reporting
Safesport Sexual Misconduct Awareness Education
Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate
Concussion Certificate
Heat Illness Certificate
Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate
Red Cross Certificate
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certificate
US Soccer Grassroots Certificate
US Soccer D License
US Soccer C License
US Soccer B License
First Aid Certification
Interests
Timeline
Receptionist
GOALS Soccer Facility
02.2018 - 08.2019
Boys Youth Director
Legends FC
01.2017 - Current
Youth Soccer Camp Coordinator/Coaching Staff Member
UCLA
08.2016 - 06.2019
Professional Soccer Player
Arizona United Soccer Club
09.2015 - 02.2016
Personal Trainer
TOCA Training Centers
02.2015 - 08.2015
Assistant Manager
Jojos Pizza Kitchen
01.2012 - 01.2013
Safesport Certification
Safesport Emotional and Physical Misconduct certificate
Safesport Mandatory Reporting
Safesport Sexual Misconduct Awareness Education
Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate
Concussion Certificate
Heat Illness Certificate
Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate
Red Cross Certificate
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certificate
US Soccer Grassroots Certificate
US Soccer D License
US Soccer C License
US Soccer B License
First Aid Certification
High School Diploma -
Eleanor Roosevelt High School
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