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CANDACE CONTRERAS
candaceBYU20@gmail.com; Work Cell: (520) 406-3405; Home phone: (520) 882-0451; 482 East Rue De Paris, Vineyard
Objectives:
A strong work ethic. A positive attitude during problematic situations. Time management abilities and self-
confidence when it comes to any organization or group participation.

Major
Broadcast Communications with Emphasis in Journalism (2020-present)

Skills

● Type writing ● Excellent with children

● Preparation/Organization ● Good communication
● Time management skills ● Writing Skills
● Problem solving skills

Leadership
● 3.60 GPA at Brigham Young University
● On the Living Legends social media team to advertise the show and conduct interviews with past alumni.
● A SOAR Counselor during the summer of 2022, helping multicultural high school students feel they have a
place on campus and giving them a week of what college would be like.
● Activities Director for Women of Color club at BYU, putting together activities and fundraisers for the club.
● Planned and executed the blood drive for the American Red Cross at Ironwood Ridge High School as
Chairman.
● Organized and prepared participants, advertisements, and directed Mr. Nighthawk Show as the Chairman.
● Planned and executed all food provided for Region 6 National Student Government Conference hosted by
Ironwood Ridge High School involving 500 students and advisors from across the country.
● Set up multiple dances and pep assemblies involving games, and club team presentations.
● Hosted Freshmen orientation with parent open house allowing students and their parents to view the school.
● Represented Ironwood Ridge at Student Government State along with 10 other students.
● Delivered service to local elderly homes by singing to them during Christmas with the Youth Church group.

Jobs
● Universe Live Reporter, Brigham Young University (Present)
● Daily Universe writer, Brigham Young University (2023)
● Ross Dress for Less Cashier/Sales floor worker (2019-2021)
● Environmental Technician, Brigham Young University (2023)
● Peer Mentor, Brigham Young University (Present)

Community Involvement
Ironwood Ridge High School | Tucson, AZ, Graduated 2020
● 3.9 GPA
● Secretary, Young Women's Presidency, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Youth Group (2016-2017)
● (Student Government) Member
● Second Counselor, Young Women's Presidency, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Youth Group
(2017-2019)
● Member, Stake Youth Committee (2016-2019)
● Internship at Podiatrist office (2019-2020)
Extracurriculars/ Activities
● Reporter, Brigham Young University Universe Live (present)
● Writer, Brigham Young University Daily Universe Women’s soccer and tennis beat (present)
● Member, Brigham Young University Living Legends dancer (2021-2023)
● Member, Remembering Our Culture dance group (2020-2021)
● Member, Soar Counselor (summer of 2022)
● Activities Director, Women of Color, BYU (present)
● (Choir) Member
● Member, Key Club (2016-2017)
● Member, Ironwood Ridge High School Performing Arts A Cappella Choir (2016-2017) Fourth place in Varsity
Vocals International Championship of High School A Cappella 2017 Tournament West Semifinal.
● Member, Ironwood Ridge High School Performing Arts 'Encore' Show Choir group. (2016-2020)
● Member, Ironwood Ridge High School JV soccer team (2016-2017)
● Member, Tucson Soccer Academy (2003-2017)
● Member, Ironwood Ridge High School Student Government (2016-2020)

Volunteer Experience
● Ward Missionary, 221 Ward (present)
● Activities Director for Women of Color Club at BYU (present)
● Secretary, Young Women's Presidency, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Youth Group (2016-2017) 20
hours, helped organize events and plan meetings, did service.
● (Student Government) Member (2016-2020)
● Second Counselor, Young Women's Presidency, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Youth Group
(2017-2019) 20 hours, Planned events, organized meetings and held service events.
● Member, Stake Youth Committee (2018-2019) 15 hours