Stella Taherian
Honolulu,Hawaii
Summary
Hardworking student-athlete with experience in coaching, environmental outreach, customer service, and marketing. Competes at the Division I level while maintaining a full academic load, demonstrating strong time management, communication, and leadership abilities. Additional background includes retail operations and visual merchandising, social media content creation, and support for sustainability initiatives through community education and nonprofit partnerships.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Athlete for University of Hawaii at Manoa D1 Varsity Sailing Team
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI
08.2023 - Current
- Competing at the Division I level while balancing a full academic course load, developing strong time-management, teamwork, and leadership skills on and off the water.
- Manage 20+ hours per week of practices, races, travel, and strength training alongside a full academic schedule.
Sailing Instructor
Coronado Yacht Club
Coronado, CA
05.2021 - Current
- Coach youth sailors from beginner to advanced levels, and lead competitive race team practices and regattas.
- Manage and mentor other coaches.
- Market the program by assisting with social media.
- Organize race team travel, communication, fundraising efforts, and community engagement activities to support program needs.
Sales Associate
Coronado Vintage
Coronado, CA
05.2024 - 08.2025
- Provide excellent customer service, and handle sales transactions.
- Restock products, organize the stockroom, and keep displays tidy.
- Help with visual merchandising and seasonal setups.
- Create social media content, and support in-store events.
- Assist with opening and closing duties, and basic inventory tasks.
Ocean Educator
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, Hawaii
03.2023 - Current
- Taught students sailing methods and applied hands-on sailing.
- Promoted marine safety and risk management.
- Support program marketing through social media management and creating content.
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student populations.
Student Intern
Emerald Keepers
Coronado, United States
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed social media to promote events and engage the community.
- Helped create a reusable bottle sticker program with local coffee shop discounts.
- Assisted with a composting and gardening workshop for elementary students.
- Supported outreach efforts to encourage sustainable habits.
- Worked with the team on presentations about conservation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources and Environmental Management
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI05.2027
High School Diploma -
Coronado High School
Coronado, CA06.2023
Skills
- Customer service
- Social media management and marketing
- Team collaboration, management, and leadership
- Coaching
- Multitasking
Certification
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
- US Sailing Small Boat Level 1 Instructor
Timeline
Sales Associate
Coronado Vintage
05.2024 - 08.2025
Athlete for University of Hawaii at Manoa D1 Varsity Sailing Team
University of Hawaii at Manoa
08.2023 - Current
Ocean Educator
University of Hawaii at Manoa
03.2023 - Current
Student Intern
Emerald Keepers
08.2022 - 06.2023
Sailing Instructor
Coronado Yacht Club
05.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources and Environmental Management
University of Hawaii At Manoa
High School Diploma -
Coronado High School