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Hi! I’m Andrew, a film and media studies graduate with extensive experience in education, customer service, and technology-enabled roles. I excel at leading teams, coordinating programs, and delivering reliable results while maintaining a positive and inclusive environment for diverse groups.
I bring a creative yet practical mindset to projects, a calm and empathetic approach in challenging situations, and a proven ability to adapt to organizational change. My background ranges from program management and teaching to technical support and operations, all of which position me to contribute strategically and empower others to achieve shared goals.
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Work Experience
Program Manager & Child Educator/Camp Counselor at Right At School (RAS) - Sumner/Bonney Lake School District & Bethel School District
August 1, 2025 - September 22, 2025Plan the children's activities according to the RAS curriculum (ASL Learning, crafts, outdoor games). Lead the morning shift and guide children through the day’s curriculum. Monitor children during indoor and outdoor activities, encourage teamwork, and lead small teams to clean spaces after shifts. Help children stay orderly during transitions (e.g., bathroom breaks) and ensure space cleanliness by performing end-of-shift cleaning and head counts when moving between spaces.
Promotions Assistant-Brand Ambassador at Lotus Corp.- KNWN Radio/Talk Radio 570 KVI/STAR 101.5/KPLZ
August 1, 2023 - September 22, 2025Collaborated with diverse groups as a stakeholder liaison, providing one-to-one and small-group instruction. Acted as a team member with a holistic perspective, facilitating effective outreach to culturally diverse groups. Drove the station vehicle to events, set up booths, engaged with the public, and packed up equipment post-event. Promoted emotional health and dignity in relationships, managed promotional item inventories, prepared promotional vans, and logged prize winners and mailings.
Special Education Para-Professional at Stanley Elementary School
January 1, 2022 - September 22, 2025Assisted the lead teacher in daily classroom activities, provided one-to-one and small-group instruction, and supported self-care tasks. Supervised recess and lunch periods to promote social integration and worked with students who were aggressive or disruptive, promoting emotional health and safety.
Optical Technician at National Vision, Inc.
September 1, 2021 - September 22, 2025Assisted optometrist doctors with patient care and pre-tested patients for routine eye exams. Explained testing procedures and performed tests on visual capabilities using various equipment. Provided positive patient interactions and supported receptionist duties, including data entry, appointment scheduling, and record keeping.
Technician at Corotech
February 1, 2020 - September 22, 2025Installed and uninstalled computer stations and documented wiring. Prepared and organized necessary cables and hardware for deployments.
Warehouse Material Handler at Corodata
December 1, 2019 - September 22, 2025Processed printed requests, retrieved boxes from shelves, and loaded them onto dollies and delivery trucks. Wrapped and scanned boxes for inventory accountability and prepared items for shipment.
Special Needs Mentor/Caregiver at Department of Social and Health Services
January 1, 2019 - September 22, 2025Mentored children on the autism spectrum, supported communication and personal skills, and helped mentees achieve greater self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-discipline.
Program Manager & Child Educator/Camp Counselor at Right At School (RAS)
August 1, 2025 - September 22, 2025Plan and lead children's activities per the RAS curriculum (ASL Learning, crafts, outdoor games); supervise morning sessions; encourage teamwork; lead cleanup; manage bathroom breaks; maintain headcounts; ensure space remains clean and organized.
Promotions Assistant-Brand Ambassador at Lotus Corp. - KNWN Radio/Talk Radio 570 KVI/STAR 101.5/KPLZ
August 1, 2023 - September 22, 2025Engaged with diverse groups, provided one-to-one and small-group instruction as a stakeholder liaison; drove event logistics, set up booths, and interacted with the public; promoted emotional health and dignity; managed inventory and prize distribution; logged winners and maintained station records.
Special Education Para-Professional at Stanley Elementary School
January 1, 2022 - September 22, 2025Supported the lead teacher in daily activities; provided individual instruction and small-group sessions; assisted with self-care tasks; supervised recess/lunch; helped students with aggression and maintained a safe, respectful classroom environment.
Optical Technician at National Vision, Inc.
September 1, 2021 - September 22, 2025Assisted optometrist with patient care; pre-tested patients and explained testing procedures; performed tests on visual capabilities; supported receptionist duties, scheduling, and records; managed appointment flow and problem-solved issues.
Technician at Corotech
February 1, 2020 - September 22, 2025Installed and uninstalled computer stations; documented and organized wiring and components.
Warehouse Material Handler at Corodata
December 1, 2019 - September 22, 2025Read requests, retrieved and moved boxes, wrapped items, loaded trucks, scanned for accountability, and prepared shipments for delivery.
Special Needs Mentor/Caregiver at Department of Social and Health Services
January 1, 2019 - September 22, 2025Mentored children on the autism spectrum; supported development of communication, self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-discipline.
Program Manager & Child Educator/Camp Counselor at Right At School (RAS) - Sumner/Bonney Lake School District & Bethel School District
August 1, 2025 - September 22, 2025Plan and lead children's activities per RAS curriculum (ASL learning, crafts, outdoor games), supervise morning shifts, monitor activities, encourage teamwork, lead cleanup, manage bathroom breaks, and maintain space cleanliness with headcounts.
Promotions Assistant-Brand Ambassador at Lotus Corp.- KNWN Radio/Talk Radio 570 KVI/STAR 101.5/KPLZ
August 1, 2023 - September 22, 2025Collaborated with diverse groups as stakeholder liaison, provided one-to-one and small-group instruction, supported cross-cultural outreach, drove promotional vans to events, set up booths, interacted with the public, promoted emotional health and dignity, managed inventory, and logged prize winners.
Special Education Para-Professional at Stanley Elementary School
January 1, 2022 - September 22, 2025Supported lead teacher with daily activities, provided individual instruction, assisted with self-care training, supervised recess/lunch, managed students with challenging behaviors, and promoted emotional health and safety.
Optical Technician at National Vision, Inc.
September 1, 2021 - September 22, 2025Assisted optometrist with patient care, pre-tested patients, explained testing processes, performed tests on visual capabilities, supported reception duties, and managed appointments and records.
Technician at Corotech
February 1, 2020 - September 22, 2025Installed and uninstalled computer stations; documented and packed necessary wires for stations.
Warehouse Material Handler at Corodata
December 1, 2019 - September 22, 2025Read requests, removed boxes from shelves, loaded boxes onto dollies and trucks, wrapped boxes, and scanned for merchandise accountability.
Special Needs Mentor/Caregiver at Department of Social and Health Services
January 1, 2019 - September 22, 2025Mentored children on the autism spectrum, supported communication and personal skills, and assisted mentees in achieving greater self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-discipline.
Program Manager & Child Educator/Camp Counselor at Right At School (RAS)
August 1, 2025 - September 26, 2025Plan and lead children’s activities per the RAS curriculum; supervise morning and afternoon shifts; monitor indoor/outdoor activities; encourage teamwork; lead small teams to clean spaces; manage bathroom breaks and headcounts; maintain space cleanliness and safety; coordinate with school partners as needed.
Promotions Assistant-Brand Ambassador at Lotus Corp.- KNWN Radio/Talk Radio 570 KVI/STAR 101.5/KPLZ
August 1, 2023 - September 26, 2025Collaborated with diverse groups to provide equitable support; delivered one-to-one and small-group instruction; set up event booths, managed inventory, and promoted emotional health and dignity in all relationships; drove station vehicles for event deployments and processed prize mailings and winners in station systems.
Special Education Para-Professional at Stanley Elementary School
January 1, 2022 - September 26, 2025Assisted lead teacher with daily activities; provided one-to-one and small-group instruction; supported self-care tasks; supervised recess/lunch; worked with students who were aggressive or disruptive to promote social integration and emotional safety.
Optical Technician at National Vision, Inc.
September 1, 2021 - September 26, 2025Assisted optometrist with patient care; pre-tested patients for routine eye exams; explained testing processes; ensured customer satisfaction; supported receptionist duties, appointment scheduling, data entry, and records management.
Technician at Corotech
February 1, 2020 - September 26, 2025Installed and uninstalled computer stations; documented wiring and organized cables; prepared necessary components for setups.
Warehouse Material Handler at Corodata
December 1, 2019 - September 26, 2025Read printed requests, moved boxes to dollies, wrapped and loaded boxes onto delivery trucks; scanned for inventory accountability.
Special Needs Mentor/Caregiver at Department of Social and Health Services
January 1, 2019 - September 26, 2025Mentored children on the autism spectrum to improve socialization and communication; supported self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-discipline.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Studies at Whitman College
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024Film and Media Studies (Summer Course) at University of California Davis
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022Film Studies prerequisites for UC transfer studies for bachelor’s in film studies at Cerritos College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020AA Degree in Criminal Justice with a Certification in Criminal Justice at Pierce College Steilacoom
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018Diploma at Lakes High School (Running Start Program)
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016Bachelor's in Film and Media Studies at Whitman College
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024Film and Media Studies Course at University of California Davis
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025Film Studies prerequisites for UC transfer studies for bachelor's in film studies at Cerritos College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020AA Degree in Criminal Justice with a Certification in Criminal Justice at Pierce College Steilacoom
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018Diploma at Lakes High School - Running Start Program
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016Bachelor's in Film and Media Studies at Whitman College
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024Film and Media Studies - Summer Course at University of California Davis
June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022Film Studies prerequisites for UC transfer studies for bachelor’s in film studies at Cerritos College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020AA Degree in Criminal Justice with Certification in Criminal Justice at Pierce College Steilacoom
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018Diploma at Lakes High School - Running Start Program
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016Bachelor's degree in Film and Media Studies at Whitman College
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024Summer Course in Film and Media Studies at University of California, Davis
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022Film Studies prerequisites for UC transfer studies for bachelor’s in film studies at Cerritos College
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020AA Degree in Criminal Justice with Certification in Criminal Justice at Pierce College Steilacoom
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018Diploma at Lakes High School
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016Qualifications
Certified Home Care Aid (HCA)
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025JROTC Sergeant Rank
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025Adult/Infant CPR
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025Certified Home Care Aid-HCA
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025JROTC-SGT Rank
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025Adult/Infant CPR
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025Red Cross Good Neighbor Award
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025Certified Home Care Aide (HCA)
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025Pierce County Cadet Program Achievement Award
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025JROTC - SGT Rank
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025Red Cross Good Neighbor Award
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025Customer Service Excellence Award
January 11, 2030 - September 22, 2025Certified Home Care Aide (HCA)
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025Adult/Infant CPR
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025JROTC SGT Rank
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Professional Services, Retail, Government, Non-Profit Organization
Films I wrote, filmed, and edited while at my senior year at Whitman College. My Senior film allowed me to graduate with distinction.
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