Catherine Vasquez
Flight Attendant · American Airlines
Huntington Beach, CA
In My Own Words
Passionate 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.
Work Experience
Flight Attendant
American Airlines2017 – 2020
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.
Surf Instructor
O'Neill Surf Camp, City of Newport Beach2007 – 2019
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.
Administrative Assistant
Vasco Solar2015 – 2017
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.
Manager and Mentor
Surf 4 Katie2016 – 2017
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.
Manager, Beds
Bohio Hotel and Restaurant2014 – 2016
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.
Teacher Aid
Live Oak Elementary School2014 – 2014
Completed 60 classroom hours. Created and taught lesson plans. Assisted teacher with daily tasks.
Founder & Director
SALSA (Surfers Against Lou Gehrig’s Disease Surfing Alliance) Charity Surf Contest2009 – 2011
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.
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