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Ruth Cinco
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Ruth Cinco

Santa Ana,CA

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Child Care Center TeacherSocial Media Specialist and DirectorPhotographerSocial Media Manager

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

On-Site
Location: Santa Ana, CA
Open to relocation: No

Important To Me

Career advancementHealthcare benefitsPaid sick leave401k matchPaid time off

Summary

Innovative Photographer seeking to have a foundations in growing new skills and adapting to different environments and willing to improve the portfolio. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Child Care Center Teacher

YMCA of Orange County
Tustin, CA
10.2025 - Current
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans fostering creativity and critical thinking.
  • Supervised daily activities ensuring safety and adherence to state regulations.
  • Increased student collaboration by developing group projects and team-building activities.
  • Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum design and sharing best practices for teaching strategies.

Social Media Specialist and Director

The Church on the Solid Rock
Laguna Hill, CA
03.2020 - Current
  • Developed and implemented social media strategies to enhance engagement across multiple platforms
  • Created and curated compelling content that aligned with organizational values and missions.
  • Managed online community interactions, fostering positive relationships with followers and stakeholders.
  • Trained volunteers on best practices for social media usage and brand representation online.

Photographer

Sweet Scoops Homemade Ice Cream
Fullerton, CA
08.2025 - 10.2025
  • Captured visually appealing images of ice cream products to enhance promotional materials.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to develop visually appealing content for social media platforms.
  • Edited and retouched photographs to enhance product presentation and customer engagement.
  • Coordinated photo shoots, ensuring timely execution and alignment with brand aesthetic.

Social Media Manager

Fullerton Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
Fullerton, CA
02.2025 - 05.2025
  • Designed graphics for different chapters, overseeing the main account for the head of the staff, resulting in the creation of 10-20 visually appealing assets using Canva
  • Ignited a 50% surge in engagement by seamlessly integrating photography, typography, elements, & templates in Canva & Adobe Creative Suite to revolutionize brand visibility
  • Captivated event attendees by orchestrating a more intimate ambiance with music & inspirational verse, resulting in a twofold increase in attendance
  • Drove a 60% increase in follower interaction on Instagram by optimizing posts & stories with Canva templates & editing features, resulting in enhanced engagement metrics

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Creative Photography with Experimental Media

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF), Fullerton, CA
05-2025
  • Graduated with honors in Cum Laude
  • Relevant Courses: Creative Photography, Film and Studio Photography, Video Editing, and Graphic Design
  • GPA: 3.51

Certification of High School Diploma Completion - undefined

Tustin High School, Tustin, CA
06-2020
  • Graduated with Cum Laude
  • Relevant Courses: Advanced Placement in ART 2D and Design
  • GPA: 3.8

Skills

  • Photographer: working for events such as functions, family photoshoots, and product photography (3 years )
  • Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop: using different navigations for photo editing on the software (3 years ), Indesign: using the software to implement into flyers for church and club meetings, Lightroom Classic: editing photos (inclusive of, but not limited to, portraits, products, and nature) using different techniques (3 years ), InDesign: work on how typography works as part in interacting with photography
  • Canon Cameras EOS and Lighting: tackled in the beginning career and understand to adapt to the form of camera
  • CPR and first aid: acquired with in the first three months of training for current job
  • Verbal communication: able to communicate with other colleagues and supervisors

Timeline

Child Care Center Teacher - YMCA of Orange County
10.2025 - Current
Photographer - Sweet Scoops Homemade Ice Cream
08.2025 - 10.2025
Social Media Manager - Fullerton Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
02.2025 - 05.2025
Social Media Specialist and Director - The Church on the Solid Rock
03.2020 - Current
Tustin High School - Certification of High School Diploma Completion,
California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Creative Photography with Experimental Media