Manuel Meza Cardenas
Santa Paula
Summary
Developed leadership and mentoring skills in disciplined martial arts environment, focusing on teaching and guiding students. Effective at communicating complex techniques clearly and fostering positive learning atmosphere. Seeking to transition into new field, utilizing strong instructional and motivational abilities.
Dynamic Taekwondo professional with a proven track record at Cordovas Taekwondo, excelling in self-defense instruction and student development. Recognized for enhancing class engagement and promoting sportsmanship, while ensuring safety and discipline. Committed to fostering skill development and personal growth through innovative coaching and effective communication.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Taekwondo Instructor
Cordovas Taekwondo
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Assisted in conducting belt promotion ceremonies, celebrating student achievements while reinforcing commitment to continued growth.
- Coordinated outreach initiatives like after-school programs or summer camps that fostered interest in Taekwondo among new audiences.
- Supported students'' personal growth and development through consistent encouragement and constructive criticism.
- Enhanced class engagement with creative warm-up exercises and drills to build strength and flexibility.
- Prepared students for belt tests by consistently reviewing curriculum requirements and offering targeted practice sessions.
- Conducted one-on-one coaching sessions to address individual strengths, weaknesses, or areas needing improvement.
Taekwondo Referee
Cordovas Taekwondo
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with fellow referees to make critical decisions, ensuring consistent application of rules across all matches.
- Ensured fair competition by accurately awarding points and penalties based on athletes'' actions in the ring.
- Promoted sportsmanship among athletes with clear communication and unbiased decision-making during matches.
- Maintained a safe environment for competitors by swiftly intervening when necessary to prevent injuries.
- Earned respect from athletes, coaches, and spectators through displaying professionalism and integrity as a referee.
- Stayed current with evolving Taekwondo rules and guidelines, attending annual training sessions and workshops for professional development.
- Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
- Kept track of time and scores during games
- Listened to player feedback and communicated with team captains to accurately resolve disputes.
Volunteer
Ventura Marathon
02.2022 - 02.2022
- Assisted with special events and programs.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
Ventura College
Ventura, CA06-2028
High School Diploma -
Santa Paula High School
Santa Paula, CA06-2024
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Self-defense instruction
- Physical Conditioning
- Classroom Organization Skills
- Technique correction
- Balance improvement
- Footwork mastery
- Discipline enforcement
- Martial arts expertise
- Skill development
- Self-defense
- Martial arts
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of five staff members.
- Documented and resolved a coach's rage which led to a calmed and finished fight.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
- Cooking
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Martial Arts
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Strategy Games
- Playing Sports
- Reading
- Team Sports
- Video Gaming
- Coding and Programming
Timeline
Taekwondo Referee
Cordovas Taekwondo
01.2024 - 06.2024
Assistant Taekwondo Instructor
Cordovas Taekwondo
09.2023 - 11.2024
Volunteer
Ventura Marathon
02.2022 - 02.2022
BBA - Business Administration
Ventura College
High School Diploma -
Santa Paula High School
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