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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Leadership and Academy
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Matthew Casiano De Castro

Redland Bay,QLD

Summary

Hi! I am Matthew De Castro, an energetic and motivated individual passionate about fostering collaboration and promoting community engagement. I bring knowledge in event planning and conflict resolution, along with strong organizational and communication skills, and I am dedicated to creating a positive impact through effective leadership and teamwork. I enjoy gathering and motivating others to drive initiatives and foster engagement.

Coming from a fast-paced kitchen environment, I have developed strong skills in time management and multitasking, with a proven ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards of food quality and safety. I bring a positive attitude and a commitment to teamwork, ensuring dedication and efficiency in everything I do.

With experience in organizational tasks, I have a keen eye for detail and take a creative, critical, and committed approach to improving systems—whether through reports, documents, graphics, or files. I have a vision to organize and enhance any environment I work in.

Lastly, I value building meaningful connections and learning from others. I am committed to fostering a supportive and motivating atmosphere that drives success while gaining knowledge from the diverse people I meet.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Cook

Little Red Dumpling
11.2023 - Current
  • Proficient in operating kitchen equipment, including boilers, steamers, deep fryers, and pan fryers.
  • Collaborates effectively with team members to ensure smooth serving and cleaning processes.
  • Adapts to flexible scheduling, working 1–2 shifts weekly based on availability.
  • Experienced in evening and closing shifts, with shifts ranging from 3 to 8 hours.
  • Demonstrated commitment and reliability by maintaining consistent work performance since starting.

Kitchen Hand

Redland Bay Chinese Café
08.2022 - Current
  • Assisted the manager with serving, cleaning, packing, and customer service tasks to ensure smooth operations.
  • Handled administrative responsibilities, including contacting UberEats, DoorDash, and Menulog to resolve management-related issues.
  • Adapted to flexible scheduling, working 1–5 days per week based on availability.
  • Specialized in evening and closing shifts, consistently delivering reliable performance.
  • Completed shifts of approximately 3 hours during afternoons or nights, demonstrating efficiency and time management.

Work Experience Student

Redland City Council
10.2024 - 11.2024
  • Shadowing officers from the Strengthening Communities Unit
  • Attending meetings, networking, and assisting with youth, seniors, and safety sector related projects
  • Created a proposal "From the Youth, To the Youth" in response to the Redlands Coast Young People's Action Plan 2024-2027 with ideas and initiatives that can be established - coming from a youth perspective

Work Experience Student

Kim Richards MP
09.2024 - 09.2024
  • The 2024 State Election – assisting with their polling booths
  • Working with Kim Richards and her Electorate Office doing postal votes, voting logging, attending events (community), sitting on meetings (voicing thoughts as a youth), producing advertisements (videos & graphics), and assisting the Electorate Officers with tasks within the office

Education

No Degree -

Victoria Point State Highschool
Victoria Point, QLD
11.2025

Diploma of Business - Business

Queensland Academy of Technology
Brisbane, QLD
11.2024

Certificate IV - Justice Studies

Barrington College
Brisbane, QLD
01.2024

Certificate II - Creative Industries

Victoria Point State High School
Victoria Point, QLD
11.2024

Certificate III - Screen & Media

Victoria Point State High School
Victoria Point, QLD
11.2024

Skills

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    Leadership & Teamwork
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  • Leadership and supervision
  • Team building and collaboration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Motivating and influencing others
  • Communication & Organizational Skills:
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Event coordination and networking
  • Attention to detail and strategic thinking
  • Peer mentoring and academic support

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Technical & Practical Skills:

  • Computer proficiency
  • Email and telephone etiquette
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Customer service and food handling

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Personal Strengths:

  • Energetic, enthusiastic, and fast learner
  • Creative mindset and active learner

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Work Strengths:

  • Cleaning and Organization
  • Customer Service
  • Food Handling
  • Sanitation

Accomplishments

  • Lead the Media Team (VPtv) of Victoria Point State High School, as the Lead Producer 2024 - Present
  • Given the opportunity to serve as School Captain for 2025 for Victoria Point State High School & created the First School Leadership Position Campaign alongside a Co-Captain
  • To have worked with the Redland City Council, and Kim Richards MP
  • Being able to Lead School Initiatives , and spearhead proposals for the well-being and community of our students
  • The chance to support the Year 7's through my position as Peer Leader with other great leaders - providing a safe space, and promoting a great school environment

Leadership and Academy

  • School Captain, 2024 to Present – Charged with promoting the school community, school well-being, school culture; spearhead programs, and initiatives for the school, and to represent all students equally alongside the Student Council; assisting executive/administration
  • Peer Leader, 2023 to 2024 – Charged with assisting and leading with responsibility for the Year 7's; helping initiate conversations; plan and submit ideas for the cohort; representing them
  • Junior Vice Captain for Creative Industries, 2022 to 2023 – Charged with promoting the arts department of the school; assisting leadership/administration with duties, proposing key ideas/suggestions to improve the school community.
  • VPtv Leader (Producer, Lead Producer), 2022 to 2024 - Charged with assisting and leading with responsibility; assisting with all school events; leading school events with the VPtv Media Crew

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  • Media (Crew Member, Filmer), 2020 to Present - Charged with creating digital designs; creating cinematic projects; experience with adobe software; assist with all school events

Personal Information

  • Citizenship: Australian Citizen
  • Date of Birth: 05/11/07
  • Birth Place: Philippines

Timeline

Work Experience Student

Redland City Council
10.2024 - 11.2024

Work Experience Student

Kim Richards MP
09.2024 - 09.2024

Cook

Little Red Dumpling
11.2023 - Current

Kitchen Hand

Redland Bay Chinese Café
08.2022 - Current

No Degree -

Victoria Point State Highschool

Diploma of Business - Business

Queensland Academy of Technology

Certificate IV - Justice Studies

Barrington College

Certificate II - Creative Industries

Victoria Point State High School

Certificate III - Screen & Media

Victoria Point State High School
Matthew Casiano De Castro