Catherine Vasquez

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 Airlines

2017 – 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 Beach

2007 – 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 Solar

2015 – 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 Katie

2016 – 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 Restaurant

2014 – 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 School

2014 – 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 Contest

2009 – 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.

Education

Bachelor of Arts

University of California

2014

Bachelor of Arts

Interests

MacrameWritingScuba divingTravelFishingTennisHikingSurfBikingSwimPing pong

Industries

LifestyleOutdoorSurf

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