Candelaria Resume
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Candelaria Resume

Mercedes L. Candelaria-Weis
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SKILLS


Gallup Strengths:
Woo (Genuine interest to meet new people and energized within a team setting)
Communication (Confidence in public speaking, writing, and relaying information)
Positivity (Generous with praise and set an optimistic work tone for environment)
Responsibility (Taking accountability for roles and delegating tasks)
Includer (Want to include all valued members of a team)
Extensive experience in customer transactions and relationships
Experienced in Microsoft applications (Excel and Powerpoint)
Experience in Digital Applications (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and PicsArt)
Skilled in social media/technology application
Fluent in French



EDUCATION Expected 2022

B.A. Business Administration, Marketing and Management Double Major
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minor
Seattle University, Seattle, WA



WORK EXPERIENCE
TICKET OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE | SEATTLE UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT | AUGUST 2019 - PRESENT
Applied customer service and interpersonal skills to contribute to satisfied customer experiences at sporting events
Adapted and learned to use new technology systems for ticket sales, ticket scanning, and merchandise purchases (ARCHTICS) as well as
Addressed customer complaints with grace and proactiveness in order to solve the issue and relieve the customer’s stress
Collaborated with a team to execute tasks and learned to rely on each other as a unit


VENDOR | WALNUT CREEK ART & WINE FESTIVAL | JUNE 2017 | WALNUT CREEK, CA
Addressed any complaints/concerns from guests while remaining hospitable and welcoming
Collaborated with the Walnut Creek Police Department for safety reasons and supervision
Managed financial transactions for parking in efficient and organized manner and held responsibility for money bag

LEADERSHIP
FUNDRAISING CHAIR | UNITED FILIPINO CLUB | SEATTLE UNIVERSITY | 2019 - PRESENT
Communicated and negotiated with businesses for potential fundraising partnerships
Established financial plan for each academic quarter (doubled goal(s) at the end of each period)
Planned events with creative and lucrative ideas such as ube cookie fundraisers, pie an officer event, ShareTea fundraisers, Poke Fundraisers, and Dessert Dash Activity
Marketed events to general members, school community, and other organizations via social media (Facebook, Instagram, Email) and personal outreach
Creating eye-catching posts via Social Media to promote events, projects, and accomplishments


FOUNDING OFFICER | TAHITIAN CLUB | LAS LOMAS HIGH SCHOOL | 2015 - 2018
Recruited members with varying knowledge on Tahitian culture and Hula dancing
Took on a leadership role to represent our club at involvement fairs and school functions


CO-PRESIDENT | COMMUNITEENS | LAS LOMAS HIGH SCHOOL | 2017 - 2018
Led weekly meetings that informed general members about global health and political issues
Organized semester long projects that would benefit the community such as toiletry drives and blanket crafting for the senior community
Initiated productive discussions about the importance of diversity, inclusion, an


VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE


VOLUNTEER | TFCU X SEATTLE EVENT | JANUARY 2020 | SEATTLE, WA
Networked with multiple organizations to get them acquainted with the event and its mission
Registered guests as they entered event and assisted them with any questions and schedule
Marketed event via social media and created an informational banner at student center


VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR | UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON CONCESSIONS | SEPTEMBER 2019 - NOVEMBER 2019 | SEATTLE, WA
Promoted concession opportunities via social media (Facebook and Instagram) to recruit people
Led a team of people at each concession event by delegating different tasks to each person
Corresponded timely and diligently to the main concessions directors by providing correct paperwork and information about my organization


VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR | DKMS ORGANIZATION, BONE MARROW REGISTRATION | DECEMBER 2017 | BOISE, ID
Developed interpersonal skills by connecting with passers-by, benefactors of the organization, and fellow volunteers in regards to promoting awareness about blood cancer
Piloted a group of volunteers by giving them certain responsibilities for a smooth event
Advertised event to local Boise community in order for a satisfactory turnout