City of Elmhurst Appointed Officials Application

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Name Willem Caster Date May 8th, 2021

Address
Home Phone N/A Business Phone N/A

Cell Phone Email:

Length of residency in Elmhurst 20 years

Educational Background

Current Student at DePaul University, York High School, Sandburg Middle School, and Hawthorne Elementary School graduate

Employment (Firm and Position)

DePaul University Athletics, Communication Specialist
Other Civic Activities
Work with youth groups as part of the YMCA, Registered Voter, Candidate for the 2021 Elmhurst
Mayoral Election

Position Applied for: 5th Ward Alderman

Why are you interested in serving on this board or commission?

It's important to me to serve my community and be an active member. The 5th ward has been a great
place to live for the last 20 years and I feel that I can best represent this ward.

What skills would you bring to this position?

Strong Communication, Community Involvement, Strong Interpersonal Skills

Please list any previous city positions you have held, if any
N/A

Applications will be considered for one year from the date of submittal. If openings become available, would
you object to consideration by the Mayor for an appointment to a different board of commission?
No
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Willem Caster

EXPERIENCEa SKILLSa

YMCA Camp Minikani, Hubertus, WI — Camp Counselor̛ Team Building

June 2018 - PRESENTa Personal Development
Responsible for instruction, management, and care of children ages 5-15.
Active Musician
Completed a three-year leadership training program. Led training
sessions. Was a humorist in crisis, doctor in emergency, song leader, Sports
entertainer, and homesickness specialist.

Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago, IL — Sales Representative̛ LANGUAGESa

October 2019 - PRESENTa

Native English Speaker
Responsible for fundraising during gamedays for various Chicago-based
charities, customer service, and fan relations.
Basic Chinese, French, and
Spanish
Chicago Wolves, Rosemont, IL — Gameday Staff̛
September 2018 - March 2020a

Assist in fundraising during gamedays, running kids zone, slapshot cage, Activitiesa
and Chuck-a-Puck table. Assist fans in general questions while making
the games enjoyable for all fans. Broadcaster for Radio DePaul
Sports 2019-Present

adidas, Chicago, IL — Brand Ambassador̛

February 2020a PA Announcer York Hockey
Club 2018-2020
All-Star Weekend event at Water Tower Place. Helped direct games for
customers, while acting as a liaison for premiere athletes such as James
Leadership Training Program
Harden and Trae Young.
at YMCA Camp Minikani
2016-2018

EDUCATIONa

DePaul University, Chicago, IL — Sophomore̛

September 2019 - June 2023a

Sports Communication Major, Concentration in Journalism, Minor in TV,

Radio & New Media

York Community High School, Elmhurst, IL — Graduate̛

August 2015 - May 2019a