Years of volunteer and work experience
Emily Barrera
Journalism Student
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated college Journalism student, with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
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Work History
Intern Reporter-The Union
El Camino College
Torrance, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Receive assignments from editors to write stories on.
- Conduct interviews with students and staff to receive accurate information.
- Experienced in writing feature and hard news stories.
- Provide weekly updates in the "Police Beat" section of the newspaper of crimes on/around the campus.
Student Services Staff
El Camino College
Torrance, CA
07.2023 - Current
- Provide excellent service and guidance to students applying and registering for classes.
- Work smoothly with team members to present New Student Orientations, on campus and remotely.
- Assist in registration festivals and student support expos.
- Effectively inform students of services offered by the campus.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette.
Student Intern
NBC Universal Studios/Telemundo
Los Angeles, CA
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted in the preparation for filming of the National Day of Racial Healing television special.
- Assisted production staff with camera blocking, mic checks, errands, set up, clean up, etc.
- Learned the behind the scenes of how to produce an event from the perspective of journalists, sound crew, film crew, and production crew.
Volunteer-Student Teacher
Onstage Dance Center
09.2019 - 04.2022
- Assisted teacher with running class
- Monitored class in the event that the teacher had to step out
- Worked well students and their parents
- Occasionally worked front desk and communicated with costumers
Hostess
Pieloon Restaurant
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Took initial drink orders and relayed information to wait or bar staff.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Completed daily side work and opening and closing duties without fail.
- Backed up servers by checking on tables and retrieving items for guests.
Volunteer-Head Summer Camp Counselor
St. Bernard's Catholic Church
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted with meal preparations and clean-ups to maintain clean and organized camp environment and keep campers well-fed.
- Implemented and developed programs to promote physical fitness, teamwork and healthy living.
- Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
Education
AA-T - Journalism
El Camino College
Torrance, CA06.2024
High School Diploma -
Downey High School
Downey, CA06.2022
Skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Organization Skills
- Writing Skills
- Digital Skills
- Public Speaking Skills
- Communication Skills
- Customer Service
- Group Dynamics
- Positive Interactions
Timeline
Student Intern
NBC Universal Studios/Telemundo
12.2023 - 12.2024
Intern Reporter-The Union
El Camino College
09.2023 - Current
Student Services Staff
El Camino College
07.2023 - Current
Hostess
Pieloon Restaurant
10.2021 - 03.2022
Volunteer-Student Teacher
Onstage Dance Center
09.2019 - 04.2022
Volunteer-Head Summer Camp Counselor
St. Bernard's Catholic Church
06.2019 - 08.2019
AA-T - Journalism
El Camino College
High School Diploma -
Downey High School
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