Hunter Bustamante
Norwich
Summary
Dynamic communications professional with extensive experience in customer-facing roles at prestigious organizations, including Mystic Seaport Museum, Walt Disney Company, and Aura Experiences. Expertise in visual communications and social media marketing across diverse platforms, complemented by a strong track record of cultivating relationships and achieving results in fast-paced environments. Demonstrated adaptability and a commitment to excellence in delivering impactful messaging that resonates with target audiences. Passionate about leveraging communication strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Director of Religious Education
Preston City Congregational Church
Preston City, CT
02.2026 - Current
- Developed and implemented curriculum for diverse religious education programs.
- Oversaw scheduling and logistics for educational events, ensuring smooth execution.
- Maintained accurate records on student progress and attendance, ensuring accountability for all participants in the program.
- Led strategic planning efforts to align educational programs with church mission goals.
Game Master, Key Holder and Social Media Associate
Spellbound Escapes
Mashantucket, CT
12.2022 - 04.2026
- High Volume Guest interaction
- Provided exceptional customer service
- Facilitated engaging gameplay experiences for participants in immersive escape room scenarios.
- Managed game flow and ensured adherence to time limits for smooth operations.
Interim Director of Religious Education
Preston City Congregational Church
Preston City, CT
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Developed and implemented curriculum for diverse religious education programs.
- Oversaw scheduling and logistics for educational events, ensuring smooth execution.
- Maintained accurate records on student progress and attendance, ensuring accountability for all participants in the program.
Skills Interpreter
Mystic Seaport Museum
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Similar to the first entry
Custodian
Walt Disney World
01.2022 - 07.2022
- High Volume Guest Interaction
- Maintained a cleanly environment via basic custodial duties such as: Sweeping, taking out trash, adhering to protocols provided by the Walt Disney World Operations Guide
- Worked Independently within a self-set schedule as well as being responsible for responding to calls via telephone.
- Disney College Program
Skills Interpreter
Mystic Seaport Museum
Mystic, CT
05.2021 - 01.2022
- High Volume Guest interaction
- Researched 19th century skills to demonstrate and explain to a modern audience
- Developed engaging narratives to enhance visitor understanding of maritime history and artifacts.
Food Service Provider and Monitor
Norwich Public Schools
Norwich, CT
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Responsible for Preparation, Delivery and Serving of quality school lunches in a timely fashion
- Responsible for overseeing up to 5 food service free lunch sites and reporting activity such as number of meals served
Education
BA - Theatre Performance, Music Minor – Vocalist (Tenor)
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, Connecticut, United States01-2019
Skills
- Quick Learner
- Computer Proficient
- Active Listening
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- Interpersonal Skills
- Independent and Team skills
- Improvisational skills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Work independently
- Responsible and dependable
- Customer service
Accomplishments
- Coordinated logistics for conferences, ensuring seamless execution of events.
- Developed detailed event agendas in collaboration with stakeholders and speakers.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to optimize services and costs.
- Implemented registration processes, enhancing attendee experience and engagement.
NAPF/HOPE Planning Team Member
- Has served on the planning team for NAPF/HOPE, a national faith-based youth and young adult conference serving high school students and young adults through age 26.
- Affiliate of the NACCC that operates at the same time as the annual national meeting.
- Assisted with planning worship, small group programming, service opportunities, leadership development, and community-building activities.
- Helped coordinate logistics for a multi-day conference, including scheduling, facility needs, participant experience, and communication with planning team members.
Camp Counselor
- Fellowship of Northeast Congregational Churches – Hartford, CT | July 2014- Present
- A Weeklong Christian Fellowship Camp that stays at the Singing Hills Christian Camp in Plainfield, New Hampshire
Proctor Central Connecticut State University
- Work study program
- Responsibilities: Proctoring a computer lab, protecting 30 Apple computers and being readily available to help students with programing issues
Upright Citizens Brigade Improvisational course
- Summer 2019
- A weeklong intensive training course in improv basics
Timeline
Interim Director of Religious Education
Preston City Congregational Church
02.2026 - Current
Interim Director of Religious Education
Preston City Congregational Church
01.2025 - 03.2025
Game Master, Key Holder and Social Media Associate
Spellbound Escapes
12.2022 - 04.2026
Skills Interpreter
Mystic Seaport Museum
08.2022 - 02.2023
Custodian
Walt Disney World
01.2022 - 07.2022
Skills Interpreter
Mystic Seaport Museum
05.2021 - 01.2022
Food Service Provider and Monitor
Norwich Public Schools
06.2019 - 08.2019
BA - Theatre Performance, Music Minor – Vocalist (Tenor)
Central Connecticut State University