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Marcus Hernandez

Castroville,CA

Summary

Computer Engineering student with experience in engineering design and team-based projects. NASA NCAS participant with hands-on rover subsystem experience and strong collaboration skills. Experienced in leadership and operations management through community programs. Seeking to apply technical problem-solving skills to meaningful engineering and community work.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Recreation Leader

North County Recreation and Park District
Castroville, CA
01.2025 - Current
  • I help organize, lead, and supervise community activities such as, youth sports, summer camps, arts and crafts, and community events for everyone.
  • Ensuring the safety of all participants in every sport or event. Along with engaging and welcoming everyone in the community joining us.
  • Maintaining the equipment for each sport and event we do and helping with registration for the programs we offer and provide customer service.

NCAS Scholar

NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars
Salinas, California
01.2026 - 01.2026

• Helped design and evaluate rover subsystems, including mobility, sensor placement, and power distribution

• Applied engineering problem-solving to address mission constraints such as terrain navigation and energy efficiency

• Worked collaboratively with a team to plan, coordinate, and integrate different rover components

• Contributed to technical reviews and delivered a presentation explaining our design choices and mission objectives

Junior Giants Americorps Ambassador

San Francisco Giants Community Fund
Castroville, California
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Directed day-to-day operations of a San Francisco Giants Community Fund youth development baseball league (Junior Giants), serving 16 teams. At my host location within the North County Recreation and Park District (Castroville), led coordination of equipment management, field setup, team assignments, and weekly instructional materials to ensure efficient league execution and consistent program standards.
  • Traveled between two park locations daily to oversee logistics, field preparation, and team scheduling for practices and games. Recruited and supported parent and assistant coaches, ensuring effective communication and smooth league operations.
  • Supervised practices and games to maintain safety, resolve operational issues, and foster a positive environment centered on teamwork, respect, and character development. Served as the primary point of contact for parents, addressing concerns and implementing solutions to sustain program effectiveness.

Driver

Instacart
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • I accept shopping offers from customers to go to the store for them and purchase the items they ordered. I then went and dropped off the items at their location.

Basketball Coach

Next Level Sports
Salinas, California
08.2022 - 10.2022
  • I coached a Next Level 3rd grade basketball team. Through my instruction, the players were able to enjoy themselves while playing the game and learning the fundamentals of the sport. After an hour of practicing, we immediately started playing a game against another team.

Education

Associate of Science - Computer Engineering

Hartnell College
Salinas, CA
05-2027

High School -

Salinas High School
Salinas, CA
05-2024

Skills

  • Communication
  • Youth Development
  • Organization
  • Community Engagement
  • Customer Service
  • Leadership
  • Team Collaboration
  • System Engineering Fundamentals
  • Basic Power System Concepts
  • Sensor Integration
  • Arduino Board
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Problem Solving
  • Analytical Thinking

Community Service

  • North Monterey County Food Bank
  • Relay For Life

Timeline

NCAS Scholar

NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars
01.2026 - 01.2026

Junior Giants Americorps Ambassador

San Francisco Giants Community Fund
05.2025 - 08.2025

Recreation Leader

North County Recreation and Park District
01.2025 - Current

Driver

Instacart
09.2024 - 01.2025

Basketball Coach

Next Level Sports
08.2022 - 10.2022

Associate of Science - Computer Engineering

Hartnell College

High School -

Salinas High School
Marcus Hernandez