Emerson Castaneda
5960 164 St, Surrey
Summary
University Student with excellent teamwork and management skills looking to gain experience in the legal and governmental fields. Have knowledge of service delivery, quick learning skills and proven multitasking abilities. Committed to maintaining professional relationships to increase profitability and drive business results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VP Social Media
UBC LASOC
08.2023 - Current
- Volunteer Experience
- In charge of running various social media accounts as an executive member of the Law and Society Chats team
- Increased engagement with our club as well as promoted events across our social media pages
Youth Leader
PENTECOSTAL CHRISTIAN FRATERNITY CHURCH
04.2023 - Current
- Volunteer Experience
- Preparing and delivering youth lessons
- Organizing outings and events for the youth
- Developed rapport with young participants, providing support and guidance in their personal challenges.
Mentor
PennyDrops UBC
03.2023 - Current
- Volunteer Experience
- Preparing and delivering financial literacy lessons and workshops to high school and university students
- Visiting high schools and organizing slides, studying presentations
Quick Service Attendant
CANUCKS SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
02.2022 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and courteous service.
- Ensured order accuracy by carefully reviewing and confirming customer orders.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, promoting a positive environment for both employees and customers.
- Expedited customer orders with effective multitasking and prioritization skills.
- Assisted in training new employees, sharing knowledge and best practices for optimal performance.
Worship Group Member
PENTECOSTAL CHRISTIAN FRATERNITY CHURCH
01.2014 - Current
- Volunteer Experience
- Play piano, guitar, bass, and sing as part of the church worship group
- Attend weekly practices and lead services twice a week
Census Enumerator
STATISTICS CANADA, GOVERNMENT OF CANADA
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Visited households from whom Statistics Canada had not received completed census questionnaires and either collected them or completed them with respondents.
- Duties included: conducting in-person interviews, logging census information into the database at the end of each day, and preparing shipments for completed census questionnaires.
- Underwent extensive training and relied on the training manuals to ensure correctness and confidentiality.
- Maintained strict confidentiality with sensitive personal information, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
Kitchen Helper/Dishwasher
NORTHVIEW GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
06.2017 - 03.2020
- Assisted the kitchen in banquets and portioning/preparing food, washing and drying dishes, maintaining a clean and safe work area, and helping to train new dishwashers.
- Supported a clean and organized workspace by performing daily kitchen maintenance tasks, contributing to a safe work environment.
- Worked with a diverse group of people in a fast-paced environment and went on to assume a leadership role as head dishwasher.
- Expedited food service by efficiently assembling dishes according to presentation standards, enhancing the overall dining experience.
Entry Level Soccer Referee
SURREY UNITED
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Also refereed for COASTAL FC and LANGLEY UNITED SOCCER LEAGUES
- Enhanced player safety by enforcing soccer rules, maintaining control of games, and addressing misconduct on the field.
- Promoted fair play and sportsmanship by consistently applying game rules and officiating with integrity.
- Managed conflicts effectively and efficiently by mediating disputes between players, coaches, and spectators when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Political Science, Minor in Spanish
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC05.2024
High School Diploma -
Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary School
Surrey, BC06.2019
Skills
- Word / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook
- Adobe Acrobat / Adobe Premiere Pro
- Social Media
- Customer Relationship Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Content Creation
- New Class 5 Driver's License with a clean record
- Photography and Videography
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Certification
- Completion of Serving it Right certificate- February 2022
- DELF A2 Certificate- Ministère de L'Education Nationale et de la Jeunesse- October 2019
Hobbies
Reading, Sports, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Film and TV, Travelling. (Visited Austria, Czech Republic, Italy, France, Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala)
Timeline
VP Social Media
UBC LASOC
08.2023 - Current
Youth Leader
PENTECOSTAL CHRISTIAN FRATERNITY CHURCH
04.2023 - Current
Mentor
PennyDrops UBC
03.2023 - Current
Quick Service Attendant
CANUCKS SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
02.2022 - Current
Census Enumerator
STATISTICS CANADA, GOVERNMENT OF CANADA
05.2021 - 07.2021
Kitchen Helper/Dishwasher
NORTHVIEW GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
06.2017 - 03.2020
Entry Level Soccer Referee
SURREY UNITED
08.2015 - 05.2017
Worship Group Member
PENTECOSTAL CHRISTIAN FRATERNITY CHURCH
01.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Political Science, Minor in Spanish
University of British Columbia
High School Diploma -
Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary School
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