Education Background
Beacons, Inc.
Vocational Workshops, August 2018-December 2022
Completed various vocational workshops to enhance skills and gain experience to get a job in a field I am passionate about.
Completed below workshops with 90% proficiency rate:
-
Customer Service Skills Workshop (restaurant skills, retail, hotel, customer engagement)
-
Creative Design Workshop (Canva design, promotional materials, product design, Wix webpage design)
-
Entrepreneurial Workshop (started microenterprise called Creative Daisy to make jewelry)
-
Office Skills Workshop (basic filing, shredding, mail sorting, Google Suite)
MiraCosta Community College
Completed 2018, 2019
-
Basic Academic Skills
-
Basic Computer Skills (Levels 1 & 2)
La Costa Canyon High School, Carlsbad, CA
Diploma: June 12, 2018 (GPA 3.9)
Exited from the District’s reading program at a high school reading level. Worked in the high school's cafeteria for over 2 years while attending school.
2
3
2
FILING BADGE
I completed approximately 10 hours of hands-on training to learn how to file alphabetically, numerically, chronologically and by subject, retrieve folders, label folders, and identify where and how common business documents might be filed in the workplace.
Certificate awarded.
GRAPHIC DESIGN BADGE
I completed approximately 10 - 15 hours of hands-on training to learn how to modify the color, font, and size of text, change text attributes, locate and identify font types & styles to suit message, event or subject matter, understand use of primary and secondary colors, use apps to generate drawings of tangible items, manipulate images and photos to colorize or change colors, identify and know when to use serif v. sans serif fonts, use color and imagery to create a message or feeling, identify main ideas in client provided content, and use font sizing and other attributes to emphasize main ideas in flyers and textual information.
Certificate awarded.
MAIL HANDLING BADGE
I completed approximately 10 - 15 hours of hands-on training to learn about mail packaging, weighing, bulk mail grouping, the importance and meaning of zip codes, receiving and outgoing mail, and other mail handling responsibilities. I also visited a local business with an onsite mail-handling department to explore the setting.
Certificate awarded.
2
BASIC WEB DESIGN BADGE (Wix.com Platform)
I know how to create a 5 page website, identify and use a design template, customize the template to change the color scheme and content, delete and add webpages to the site, add text and change the font, color and size of text, add at text "box" to group items, add stock photos and/or self-generated photos, link text to internal and external sources, create a contact form, change the text/fields and link the form to an email, password protect a page, and demonstrate how to publish and unpublish a site!
Certificate awarded.
SKILLS TO PAY THE BILLS BADGE
I successfully completed the Soft Skills to Pay the Bills program by the U.S. Department of Labor's ODEP division that helps trainees develop skills in communication, enthusiasm and attitude, teamwork, networking, problem-solving and critical thinking and professionalism.
Comments & references from those who have worked with me ...
“Connor is someone who is always up for a challenge. No matter what the day brings, Connor can always turn it around and make it positive. He is a true delight to have in the classroom and the workplace. I would highly recommend Connor for an entry-level job or any job he may be applying to. Connor will go above & beyond what is asked of him."
Paige Moreau, Beacons, Inc. - Instructor (Workplace and Soft Skills, 2019)
“Connor is one of those students who has the determination to do what's needed to achieve his goals!"
Ryan Gold, La Costa Canyon High School, Resource Teacher