Camilo Jose Rivas Contreras
Student
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Aspiring political science student with a strong foundation in global affairs, leadership, and volunteerism. Passionate about diplomacy, governance, and cross-cultural collaboration, with hands-on experience in humanitarian work and international engagement. Eager to contribute to and grow within a rigorous academic environment focused on fostering global understanding and policy-making.
Overview
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Company Commander, Educational Petty Officer, Public Affairs Coordinator
US Naval Sea Cadets Corps
- Leading company of 15-20 cadets through the daily Plan of the Day (POD) during drills, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and in accordance with schedules.
- Creating relevant classes and projects to teach to the division
- Planning and being point of contact (POC) for all division events
Volunteer
Buffalo City Mission
- Preparing and serving meals to homeless individuals
- Sorting through donations made to BCM for the homeless
Volunteer
International Institute of Buffalo
- Specific contributions to refugee support programs
Volunteer
FeedMoreWNY
- Sorting and packaging materials and needs for the homeless
Education
High School Diploma -
Amherst Central High School
Amherst, NY06-2025
Skills
- Multilingual Communication
- Leadership & Coordination
- Research & Analysis
- Public Speaking & Negotiation
- Cultural Adaptability
- Technical Proficiency
International experiences
- Lived in Istanbul, 3 months, Studied Turkish Language.
- Traveled to, UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Israel, Russia, Canada, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Qatar, Colombia, US
Residency
Colombian Citizen
U.S. Permanent Resident
Accomplishments
- Received 'Honor Cadet' during bootcamp out of 1/140 Cadets.
- Received the 'Recruit of the Year 2024' award in the USS Sullivans Division
- Received 'WNY 1st Team Player' for the 2024 highschool season (senior year)
Certification
First Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
First Basic Life Support (BLS)
07-2024
Fire Safety and Prevention Certification
07-2024
CPR and AED Certification
07-2024
ICS-100 Certified
05-2024
Volunteer
Buffalo City Mission
Volunteer
International Institute of Buffalo
Volunteer
FeedMoreWNY
Company Commander, Educational Petty Officer, Public Affairs Coordinator
US Naval Sea Cadets Corps
High School Diploma -
Amherst Central High School
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