
Catherine Vasquez
Huntington Beach | United States
Skills
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Industries
Lifestyle
Outdoor
Surf
In my own words
— CatherinePassionate for the outdoors and an active lifestyle!
I have extensive experience with customer service, managing and event planning. Would love to work with like-minded people and transform passion into a career.
Trajectory
Apr 2017 — Oct 2020
Flight Attendant · American Airlines
Completed 3,000 hours of international and domestic flights. Qualified to work on 19 aircrafts. Demonstrated emergency and safety procedures. Obtained basic training for medical emergencies. Performed all work responsibilities in accordance to policies, laws and FAA regulations. Prepared cabin for departures and arrivals while collaborating with crew. Served meals and refreshments to passengers. Provided exceptional service.
Jun 2007 — Aug 2019
Surf Instructor · O'Neill Surf Camp, City of Newport Beach
Supervised groups of children (ages 5-16). Taught ocean safety and technique. Instructed private lessons to people of all ages. Prepared surfboards, wetsuits and goody bags.
Oct 2016 — Apr 2017
Manager and Mentor · Surf 4 Katie
Oversaw permits and sponsorships. Organized contestants and donations. Reconciled overhead costs. Recruited team of 30 volunteers. Created heats and managed the event. Raised over $30,000 for organization and for research Addison's Disease.
Mar 2015 — May 2017
Administrative Assistant · Vasco Solar
Corresponded with customers, employees and suppliers. Scheduled appointments and estimates. Handled permits with city standards in LA and OC counties. Worked with different HOA guidelines. Prepared invoices for customers. Oversaw payroll, schedules and hours. Worked at solar trade shows.
Oct 2014 — Feb 2016
Manager, Beds · Bohio Hotel and Restaurant
Managed reception and daily operations. Made reservations and handled departures. Reconciled payments for hotel and restaurant. Oversaw inventory. Coordinated cleaning crew. Planned activities and events. Served food and beverages. Hired and trained employees. Rented equipment. Promoted and marketed business.
Jan 2014 — Jun 2014
Teacher Aid · Live Oak Elementary School
Completed 60 classroom hours. Created and taught lesson plans. Assisted teacher with daily tasks.
Jan 2009 — May 2011
Founder & Director · SALSA (Surfers Against Lou Gehrig’s Disease Surfing Alliance) Charity Surf Contest
Raised $35,000. Partnered with the Orange County ALS Association. Secured sponsorships with over 50 companies. Handled permits. Coordinated trophies, jerseys, T-shirts, goodie bags and prizes. Organized entries and created heats for 150 contestants per event. Beach Marshall on day of event. Recruited volunteers for announcing, judging, clean up, raffle, check-in table, food station. Oversaw website at www.salsasurfing.org.
Activity
Education history
University of California
Bachelor of Arts


