Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Extracurricular Activities
References
Languages
Certification
Languages
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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TANNER CASTELLANOS

Carlsbad

Summary

Dynamic program specialist with a proven track record at the Boys and Girls Club of Northwest San Diego, excelling in youth development and community outreach. Skilled in effective communication and collaboration, I successfully implemented programs that engaged over 75 youth, fostering leadership and wellness while securing funding through strategic partnerships.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intern

City of Solana Beach Parks and Recreation
Solana Beach
09.2020 - 06.2025
  • Contributed to the planning of community functions, featuring festivals, parades, and holiday events, including the annual Easter egg hunt and tree lighting ceremonies.
  • Coordinated development of schedules for outdoor family events and kids' summer camps, attracting approximately 100 attendees each week.
  • Maintained a positive working relationship with my peers and management.

Program Specialist

Boys and Girls Club of Northwest San Diego
Solana Beach
08.2020 - 06.2025
  • As a program specialist for the Boys and Girls Club of Northwest San Diego, I was involved in maintaining, assisting with the supervision, and implementing specialty programs and community outreach initiatives centered within the Eden Gardens community of Solana Beach, CA.
  • Throughout my time at the Boys and Girls Club, our programs focused on youth development, fostering positive relationships within a community of over 75 youth from low-income families.
  • Alongside the Club, I worked toward ensuring that education, leadership, and health and wellness were priorities in our programs.
  • Worked directly with the city of Solana Beach through their Parks and Recreation Department, as well as the Rotary Club of Del Mar-Solana Beach, to fund programs through grant proposals and community-sponsored events.

Education

High School Diploma -

Torrey Pines High
Del Mar, CA
06.2023

Some College (No Degree) -

MiraCosta College
Encinitas, CA

Skills

  • Effective Team Leader
  • Communication
  • Programming
  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Customer service
  • Tech-Savvy

Extracurricular Activities

Center for a Healthy Lifestyle, Boys and Girls Club of Northwest San Diego, Solana Beach, CA, 08/01/20, 06/30/25, The Center for a Healthy Lifestyle (CHL) provided enrollment to both kids and teens across the locations of our La Colonia and Harper branches. Not only does the program provide enriching culinary activities, such as food preparation and cooking techniques, but it also plays a key role in growing sustainable and local produce in our community garden. Backpack Program, Feeding America San Diego, 08/01/20, 06/30/25, Alongside other group coordinators, I worked to distribute essential produce and canned goods to families within the local community of Solana Beach. Partnered with the Solana Beach Unified School District and the Boys & Girls Club, the organization established a system of food delivery and pickup for families facing food insecurity. Alongside my peers, I helped gather produce and other goods and outsourced these products directly to these families on a weekly basis.

References

  • Gloria Castellanos, Boys and Girls Club of Northwest San Diego, GCastellanos@bgcsandieguito.org, (760)207-4645
  • Chris Ann, Boys and Girls Club of Northwest San Diego, Crosillo@bgcGreaterTogether.org, (760)685-0157

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Certification

  • First Aid, CPR, AED, Narcan Training Adult, Ped., Infant, Align Health Services

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional

Affiliations

Center for a Healthy Lifestyle, Boys and Girls Club of Northwest San Diego

  • The Center for a Healthy Lifestyle (CHL) provided enrollment to both kids and teens across the locations of our La Colonia and Harper branches. Not only does the program provide enriching culinary activities, such as food preparation and cooking techniques, but it also plays a key role in growing sustainable and local produce in our community garden.

Backpack Program, Feeding America

  • Alongside other group coordinators, I worked to distribute essential produce and canned goods to families within the local community of Solana Beach. Partnered with the Solana Beach Unified School District and the Boys & Girls Club, the organization established a system of food delivery and pickup for families facing food insecurity. Alongside my peers, I helped gather produce and other goods and outsourced these products directly to these families on a weekly basis.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Intern

City of Solana Beach Parks and Recreation
09.2020 - 06.2025

Program Specialist

Boys and Girls Club of Northwest San Diego
08.2020 - 06.2025

High School Diploma -

Torrey Pines High

Some College (No Degree) -

MiraCosta College