Manuel Vega
Covina,CA
Summary
Team-focused student leader with customer service, event coordination, and graphic design experience. Brings strong communication, reliability, and professionalism through retail support, friendliness, campus activities, and visual content created for school programs and local businesses.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Store Associate
Red White & Blue Thrift Store
Covina, California
04.2025 - 09.2026
- Greeted customers, provided customer service and answered questions.
- Stocked racks and shelves with clothing, housewares, and seasonal items.
- Operated cash register and handled payments during checkout.
- Assisted customers with product location.
- Answered incoming calls from customers inquiring about products.
LinkCrew Co-President
LinkCrew
Paramount, California
09.2025 - 06.2026
- Coordinated school events, assemblies, and spirit activities across campus
- Collaborated with club leaders on campuswide initiatives and campaigns
- Organized and coordinated Special Olympics, a sports event for students with intellectual disability, with training for particular sports competitions
- Created posters, announcements, and flyers announcing upcoming events led by LinkCrew
HOSA President (Founder)
Future Health Professionals
Paramount, California
08.2025 - 06.2026
- Helped establish HOSA to help create opportunities for student who were interested in pursuing a career in healthcare and medicine.
- Led and supported a student organization through meetings and competitions with other schools focused on the medical field.
- Encouraged students to join through advocating for the opportunities that were accessible for high school students
- Created countless opportunities for preparation in healthcare that had not been available prior.
Graphic Designer
Graphic Design
Paramount, California
08.2023 - 06.2026
- Designed school event posters and flyers for Paramount High School programs.
- Created digital graphics for school website and social media channels.
- Collaborated with teachers and staff on visual materials for campus events.
- Redesigned graphics, company logos, and websites.
- Created several designs for local businesses who lacked digital graphics
- Created designs for the C/O 2026 yearbook
Red Cross Club Volunteer
American Red Cross Club
Paramount, California
10.2024 - 04.2026
- Assessed donor eligibility and guided guests through intake steps
- Registered donors and verified identification at blood drive check-in
- Prepared donation stations with supplies, forms, and seating
- Provided post-donation instructions and refreshments to community donors
- Assisted with setup, cleanup, and equipment transport for blood drive events
- Maintained a clean and organized environment during the event
Education
Hollydale Elementary School
South Gate, CA08-2019
Hollydale Middle School
South Gate06-2022
High School Diploma -
Paramount High School
Paramount06-2026
Human Biology
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA10-2026
Skills
- Team-oriented
- Reliability and punctuality
- Patience and empathy
- Professionalism and courtesy
- Campaign coordination
Languages
Spanish - Fluent, English - Fluent
Certification
- Seal of Biliteracy
Timeline
LinkCrew Co-President
LinkCrew
09.2025 - 06.2026
HOSA President (Founder)
Future Health Professionals
08.2025 - 06.2026
Retail Store Associate
Red White & Blue Thrift Store
04.2025 - 09.2026
Red Cross Club Volunteer
American Red Cross Club
10.2024 - 04.2026
Graphic Designer
Graphic Design
08.2023 - 06.2026
Hollydale Elementary School
Hollydale Middle School
High School Diploma -
Paramount High School
Human Biology
University of California, Santa Barbara