Silvia Jeter Quintana
Woodlands,TX
Summary
Hardworking student active in various student organizations, contributing to the community, and excelling academically with a projected 2:1 from Scotland's finest university. Meticulous and detail-oriented with excellent event planning, leadership, and communication skills. Hoping to gain professional experience and collaborate with others on projects.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
University of St Andrews Catholic Society
03.2025 - Current
- Weekly committee meetings with events at least twice a week.
- Responsibilities include planning retreats, the annual Ball, and attending Health and Safety meetings.
- Showcase proficient leadership skills to motivate committee members and build a competent team.
- Communicate society performance, forecasts and strategies to committee and chaplain.
Volunteer
St James Catholic Parish
09.2024 - Current
- Greeted 40 catechumens with teas, biscuits, and friendly conversation every week.
- Maintained church grounds to upkeep clean, safe and tidy presentation.
- Participated in Rite of Initiation for Catholic Adults, by serving as a representative for the student body.
- Facilitated religious discussion and offered academic resources to catechumens.
Volunteer
Dundee Pregnancy and Parenthood Support
09.2022 - Current
- Participated in monthly visits to Dundee Pregnancy and Parenthood Support and have sorted over 85 kilos of baby clothes.
- Organized a ceilidh in order to raise money for a double pram, DPAPS' most needed item.
- Led and managed public transportation for large groups.
President
SFL St Andrews, University of St Andrews
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Hosted two Scottish MSPs to speak on their involvement in Buffer Zones and Assisted Dying legislation.
- Increased paid society membership by 1250%.
- Organized monthly trips to Dundee Pregnancy and Parenthood Support.
- Organized a potluck and ceilidh to raise money for DPAPS.
- Led weekly team meetings and approved weekly newsletter.
- Managed and created social media content weekly.
Founding Committee Member
Mexican Society, St Andrews
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Spearheaded events to share Mexican culture and promote initiatives.
- Promoted and organized our Día de los Muertos Black Tie Dinner and Pueblo Mágico Event.
- Facilitated wristband and gift bag distribution for over 200 guests.
Chief Event Organizer
Catholic Society Ball
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Hosted the most profitable (900 GBP) and well-attended (90 guests) event in the society's history.
- Found and hired the event venue, catering team, and ceilidh band.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines with various vendors and volunteers for the event.
- Lead event logistics and operations.
- Utilized social media to promote event and increase attendance.
- Researched and identified new vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
- Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budget.
- Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
Publicity Officer
University of St Andrews Catholic Society
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Created compelling and engaging media content at least three times a week.
- Managed the Society's Instagram and Facebook.
- Distributed posters to university residences.
- Worked closely with event organizers to execute their visions.
- Helped set up and clean up every Wednesday talk and Sunday Supper.
- Attended a Committee Meeting once a week with a report regarding social media growth.
- Increased engagement by 300% on Instagram account.
Publicity Officer
SFL St Andrews
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Created engaging social media content weekly for Facebook and Instagram.
- Advertised and organized volunteering opportunities.
- Attended bi-weekly meetings and worked closely with the committee to promote creative events.
Founding Member and Social Media Manager
Buenos Sabores
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to increase community engagement during a global pandemic.
- Managed and created the company Instagram.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to Founder.
- Greeted customers and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Education
M.A. - International Relations & French
University of St Andrews
St Andrews, UK06-2026
Skills
- Native English and Spanish speaker
- Advanced French speaker
- Intermediate Portuguese speaker
- Proficient in Canva Premium
- Problem-solving
- Public speaking
- Team leadership
- Marketing and promotion
- Attention to detail
- Team player
- Diversity and inclusion
Timeline
Vice President
University of St Andrews Catholic Society
03.2025 - Current
Volunteer
St James Catholic Parish
09.2024 - Current
President
SFL St Andrews, University of St Andrews
03.2024 - 03.2025
Chief Event Organizer
Catholic Society Ball
10.2023 - 04.2024
Founding Committee Member
Mexican Society, St Andrews
09.2023 - 09.2024
Publicity Officer
University of St Andrews Catholic Society
03.2023 - 03.2024
Volunteer
Dundee Pregnancy and Parenthood Support
09.2022 - Current
Publicity Officer
SFL St Andrews
09.2022 - 03.2024
Founding Member and Social Media Manager
Buenos Sabores
05.2020 - 08.2020
M.A. - International Relations & French
University of St Andrews
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