Jonathan Sonoda

Education:

B.A. Societal Communication degree at Point Loma Nazarene University (May, 2012)

Work Experience:

• Media Services Technician (2010 - Present) Point Loma Nazarene University, CA

Interacted with teachers to solve technical issues and set up audio and visual equipmentTrained 24 employees in customer service resulting in improved customer service.Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Final Cut Pro

• Professor's Assistant for Dr Kathleen Czech (2011) Point Loma Nazarene University, CA

Taught selected classes and led study sessions which helped raise the grade averageAdvised students on strategic speech topics Graded papers and tests for more than 25 studentsPrepared PowerPoint Presentations on Communication topics

• Assistant Speech and Debate Coach ( Fall 2011 -- Present) Point Loma Nazarene University, CA

Team Media Specialist and PhotographerCoached 16 students to 2 national debate tournament championshipsWon 4 awards in competition prior to coaching

Interned with Suzanne Volpe for Supervisor (2011) Loudoun, VA

Assisted in creating the main print media campaign which reached hundreds of votersUsed FileMaker Pro for recording and analyzing over a thousand voter responsesHelped organize and hose high-profile political meet and greet events

Majors Sales Employee, (May 2008 – Present) Costco, Carlsbad, CA

Communicated technical information on electronic productsReceived high customer service ratings for providing in-store technical supportResponsible for high-end products in Merchandise Pickup

Community Outreach

• Classical Academy –Escondido, Volunteer Speech and Debate Teacher
• PLNU Reddit Moderator
• North Coast Church Jr. High Small Group Leader
• North Coast Church Graphics Designer