Brooke Castro-Rueda

Laguna Niguel,CA

Summary

Dynamic leader and effective communicator, recognized as Employee of the Month at Westwind Sailing for exceptional leadership in SUP instruction for Dana Hills High School STEPS students weekly summer SUP class. Skilled in child supervision and CPR & First Aid, with a proven track record of fostering positive engagement and ensuring safety. Currently enhancing capabilities through 200hr Yoga Teacher Training.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

SUP Camp Counselor/SUP Instructor/Rentals

Westwind Sailing

05.2024 - Current

Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camps core values.
Babysitter - After summer camp hours child care.
SUP instructor for rentals & SUP rental agent.
Worked with Dana Hills High School STEPS students in weekly summer SUP Camp.
Employee of the month June 2024 - Exceptional job working with Dana Hills High School STEPS students SUP class.

Hostess

El Cortez Mexican Restaurant

01.2024 - 05.2024

Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.

Volunteer/Warehouse Worker

Family Assistance Ministries

01.2021 - 12.2023

Greeted customers when coming to pick-up or drop-off food donations.
Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 25 pounds.
Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
Helped maintain an organized stockroom by labeling shelves clearly, designating specific areas for different products, and rotating stock regularly as required.

Education

Dana Hills High School

Dana Point, CA

2025

JSerra High School

San Juan Capistrano, CA

Skills

Team Leadership
Effective Communication
Positive Engagement
Problem-Solving

Child Supervision
CPR & First Aid Certified
Program and Activity Planning
200hr Yoga Teacher Training - In process

Timeline