Derek Wong
Danville,CA
Summary
I am detail-oriented with exceptional communication and project management skills. I also have a proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. I have been recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, especially with optimizing processes and supporting team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead of Mascot Program
Blackhawk Country Club
04.2024 - Current
- Piloted the mascot program at Blackhawk, in cooperation with the CEO and COO of Blackhawk.
- Supported high-stakes events by portraying differing characters during holidays and special occasions.
- Interacted enthusiastically with members as the mascot of Blackhawk, Brody the Hawk.
- Maintained character as the Easter Bunny; engaging the youth, the elderly, and everyone in between.
Outside Services
Blackhawk Country Club
10.2023 - Current
- Built lasting relationships with members of the country club.
- Inspired confidence and gave recommendations regarding the game of golf.
- Assisted high-status members professionally.
- Built professional connections with competing country clubs in the area.
- Upheld a high-class facility to exemplary standards.
Eagle Scout
Boy Scouts of America
01.2015 - 09.2023
- Led scouts through rigorous experiences as the Crew Leader for both Sea Base and Philmont high adventure treks.
- Completed an Eagle Scout project, constructing pitching mounds for Monte Vista High School baseball, combining leadership with personal passion for baseball.
- Developed strong leadership and teamwork skills through challenging experiences like hunting, search and rescue training, and wilderness trekking.
- Earned over 30 merit badges, joined the Order of the Arrow, and led numerous service projects.
Service Champion
Taco Bell
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Delivered fast and accurate service in a high-volume environment while keeping customers satisfied.
- Took orders, handled payments, and resolved issues on the spot.
- Kept the front end running smoothly by coordinating with the kitchen and maintaining pace.
- Stayed reliable and composed during rushes, consistently showing up ready to work.
Mock Trial
Monte Vista High School
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Awarded the Outstanding Witness Award in Contra Costa County for 2020.
- Placed Fourth in Contra Costa County for the National High School Mock Trial Competition.
- Presented legal arguments and case analyses in competitive environments.
- Developed complex information and adapted strategies to evolving courtroom dynamics.
Umpire
TVLL
03.2016 - 07.2019
- Enforced game rules with consistency and authority, making fast, decisive calls under pressure.
- Controlled the field – I managed players, coaches, and parents while keeping the game moving.
- Maintained composure in tense situations and shut down conflicts before they escalated.
- Showed up prepared and reliable, ensuring a fair, safe, and competitive environment every game.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Political Science
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA01-2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Monte Vista High School
Alamo, CA01-2024
Skills
- AutoCAD, mapping systems of city electrical grids, designing building layouts
- Adobe Suite, video editing using Premiere Pro and graphic design using Illustrator & After Effects
- Ableton, music arrangement using a DAW
- C, writing code for sorting large data sets
- SOLIDWORKS, designing and manufacturing complex 3D objects
- EMR, trained in first aid, oxygen administration, resuscitation, and scene diagnosis
Websites
Certification
- California State Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish
- Inside LVMH Certificate
- Honorable Delegate - Berkeley Model Arab League
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Lead of Mascot Program
Blackhawk Country Club
04.2024 - Current
Outside Services
Blackhawk Country Club
10.2023 - Current
Service Champion
Taco Bell
10.2022 - 05.2023
Mock Trial
Monte Vista High School
08.2019 - 05.2021
Umpire
TVLL
03.2016 - 07.2019
Eagle Scout
Boy Scouts of America
01.2015 - 09.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Monte Vista High School
Bachelors of Science - Political Science
Diablo Valley College