Sarah Castillo

Worked as part of a creative team, building kitchen sets for food commercials.

Assisted chefs and food stylists in preparing food to be camera-ready for still and motion photography for advertisements for companies including Starbucks, Häagen-Dazs, Lagostina, The Little Potato Company, Mary Berg, Anna Olson etc.

Developed recipes for clients to be included in calendars (e.g., the 2025 and 2026 Dairy Farmers of Canada Milk Calendar).

Developed recipes for a dairy company (Lactalis, President) that supplies dairy products to restaurants.

Prepared food for segments on The Marilyn Denis Show.

Prepared food for segments on the Steven and Chris show.

• Worked with the other members of the marketing team to design and implement visually appealing merchandise displays that aligned with the in-store marketing binder guidelines, to enhance customer engagement.

Cared for children while their parents exercised.

• Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans for all swimming skill levels, from infants to seniors.
• Conducted safety assessments, and ensured compliance with pool rules.
• Supervised and mentored junior instructor/guards.
• Trained staff on emergency response procedures.
• Delivered fun and motivating group aquafitness classes.

• Established a positive team culture for my group, encouraging my swimmers to give their all in each practice.
• Facilitated goal-setting sessions with swimmers to establish individual objectives.

• Enjoyed helping members of the community find books to read, and helping to build a sense of community.

• Developed and implemented training plans to enhance swimmers' performance and technique.
• Conducted regular assessments to monitor individual progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Led group training sessions, fostering teamwork and a competitive spirit.
• Met with parents to discuss their swimmer's progress.