Andres Castillo
Author and Writer
Orlando,FL
Summary
To obtain an internship position with working as a news reporting to utilize the skills in communication, social media and storytelling.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Writer
The FSU Voice Newspaper
Fayetteville, NC
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Wrote an article about college experiences for those who are autistic.
- Wrote an article discussing about first and second books during quarantine.
- Authored an article on Taylor Swift.
- Composed an article celebrating the first anniversary of first book.
- Covered dad’s retirement ceremony in the US Army.
Administrative Assistant
Antilles High School
Fort Buchanan, PR
09.2014 - 04.2015
- Operated the shredding machine for document disposal for an hour each day.
- Managed the stamping of books for a designated period.
- Took out the trash right after shredded the papers.
Administrative Assistant
Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
Orlando, FL
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Recorded detailed meeting notes at each morning team meeting for the entire team to review.
- Facilitated professional communication in team interactions.
- Participated with the teams in Zoom.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Electronic Journalism, Minor in Theatre
University of Central Florida
08.2025 - 05.2028
Associate of Arts degree - General Education, Pathways in Journalism, Theatre
Valencia College
08.2019 - 05.2023
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Fluent in English
- IMovie
- Adobe InDesign
- Canva
- World Document
Accomplishments
- National Success of Leadership Society (NSLS)
- VC Dean’s List (4 Semesters)
Languages
Fluent in Spanish
Full Professional
Fluent in English
Native or Bilingual
Leadership Experience
Student Leadership Development Course, Fayetteville, NC, Participant, 2024-02-01, 2024-05-31, Engaged in discussions about Goal Setting, Conflict Resolution, Collaboration, and Finding Your Place., Attended sessions with the Student Government Association for professional development., Volunteered for 10 hours of community service, including food distribution and writing E-cards for St. Jude.
Campus Involvement
AUTOs: Commuter Student Organization, Fayetteville, NC, Member, 2024-09-01
Speaking Engagements
Student Author Voice Staff, Fayetteville, NC, Speaker, 2024-03-01, Discussed challenges with autism related to the first book., Shared experiences of living with autism from childhood into adulthood., Explained life as a military child.
Honors And Awards
- Student Leadership Development Course Certification
- National Success of Leadership Society
Volunteer Experience
- Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), Orlando, FL, Administrative Assistant, 2020-05-01, 2021-07-31, Recorded detailed meeting notes at each morning team meeting for the entire team to review., Facilitated professional communication in team interactions., Participated with the teams in Zoom.
- Antilles High School, Fort Buchanan, PR, Administrative Assistant, 2014-10-01, 2015-04-30, Operated the shredding machine for document disposal for an hour each day., Managed the stamping of books for a designated period., Took out the trash right after shredded the papers.
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Electronic Journalism, Minor in Theatre
University of Central Florida
08.2025 - 05.2028
Writer
The FSU Voice Newspaper
10.2023 - 04.2025
Administrative Assistant
Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
05.2020 - 07.2021
Associate of Arts degree - General Education, Pathways in Journalism, Theatre
Valencia College
08.2019 - 05.2023
Administrative Assistant
Antilles High School
09.2014 - 04.2015