Cadet Corps Staff Sergeant - Promoted to Company Staff Sergeant after
multiple rank leadership promotions within a three-month period during
assigned cadet corps program. Attended Marion Military Institute in the
Service Academy Prep Program under the Coast Guard Academy Scholars
Program. (Marion, Alabama - August 2007 to May, 2008)
Future Leader Camp at Norwich University - Selected to attend a two-week
leadership skill development camp through a combination of adventure &
wilderness survival training, team challenges, physical fitness training,
and revolving leadership positions. Norwich University is the nation's
first private military college. Honor Graduate. (Northfield, Vermont - July
2006)
US Coast Guard Academy - Selected for the Academy Introduction Mission
(AIM) Summer Program and introduced to all aspects of cadet life, with
emphasis on testing self-discipline, physical stamina, commitment to the
service, and capacity for teamwork. (New London, Connecticut - July 2006)
Mother Teresa Outreach Youth - Co-organized charitable projects such as the
collection of clothing and hygiene products for the homeless at the Severe
Weather Emergency Shelter. (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - January to March,
2006)
Leadership Challenge Weekend - Selected to attend leadership principles
through Olympic challenge courses, water survival training, and other
physical activities at Norwich University. (Northfield, Vermont - January,
2006)
World Youth Day 2005 - One of 50 American pilgrims from the Diocese of
Greensburg to attend an international cultural and religious event through
a ten-day pilgrimage in Cologne, Germany, with other young people from
around the world, which included a mass audience with Pope Benedict XVI.
(Greensburg, Pennsylvania - August, 2005)
Peace Camp 2005 - Selected as Junior Counselor to work at Carlow College
sponsored summer enrichment camp for inner city children, which focused on
the values of conflict resolution through peaceful means. (Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania - July/August, 2005)
Rotary International - Selected to participate in the Short Term Exchange
Program as an American youth living with a family in Mexico. Represented
U.S. Rotary during a one-month assignment in the City of Saltillo by
promoting good will and cultural enrichment.
(Saltillo, Coahuila [Mexico] - Summer, 2005)
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December - Present Bon-Ton Department Store
PAID 16 Hours Per Week 2334 Oakland Avenue Suite 35
Indiana, PA 15701
Seasonal Sale Associate - Perform seasonal floor sale responsibilities
associated with assigned store merchandise items including cashier
transactions. Perform stocking of store items, including loading and
unloading store items, and setting up store displays.
(Supervisor: Andrea Hull - 724-***-****) YOU CAN CONTACT
June - August 2010 Old Faithful Ranger Station
UNPAID 40 Hours Per Week P.O. Box 2288
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
Student Conservation Association (SCA) Intern - Assisted the U.S.
Department of the Interior National Park Service Staff with backcountry
office operation at the Old Faithful Ranger Station, including providing
visitor information to the public. Issued backcountry and fishing permits,
conducted backcountry patrols, cleared backcountry trails with gas power
chain saw and other trail clearing equipment, maintained contact
backcountry camp site users, and cared for trail horses including cleaning
and grooming. Assisted with emergency operations such as emergency medical
services, search and rescue, and operating ambulance vehicle including
providing general assistance at incident scenes.
(Supervisor: Robert D. Kisthart - 406-***-****) YOU CAN CONTACT
June - August 2009 Bon Air Products, Inc,
PAID 32 Hours Per Week 147 Sandy Creek Road
Verona, PA 15147
Summer Window Carpenter Helper - Helped assembled company window
products using basic carpentry skills and power tools. Assisted with
installation of windows including operating company small delivery
trucks. I operated a number of the power tools, practiced sound
safety work techniques, and was trusted with sensitive equipment and
material. I resigned to return to college.
(Supervisor: Daniel Boni - 412-***-****) YOU CAN CONTACT
June - August 2008 Bon Air Products, Inc,
PAID 32 Hours Per Week 147 Sandy Creek Road
Verona, PA 15147
Summer Delivery Driver - As a licensed light truck driver I delivered
company window products to vendors and customer within a radius of 50
miles. Loaded and carried window products from and to truck, experiencing
no accidents or safety incidents. I operated a number of the company's
vehicles and was trusted with sensitive equipment and materials. I
resigned to return to college.
(Supervisor: Daniel Boni - 412-***-****) YOU CAN CONTACT
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Other High School Temporary/Casual Experience
Cart Loader: January - April, 2007; Lowes Home Improvement Store,
Monroeville, PA 16146
Sales Associate: May - September, 2006; Wal-Mart Store, Delmont, PA 15626
Waiter: September 2005 - April 2006; Jade's Garden Restaurant, Murrysville,
PA 15668
Salad Bar Worker: June - September 2005; Hoss' Family Restaurant,
Murrysville, PA 15668
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA - 9/2008 to Present
(Semester Based)
Marion Military Institute, Marion AL - 9/2007 to 5/2008 (Semester Based)
Franklin Region High School, Murrysville, Pennsylvania - 2007 (Graduated)
Lacrosse - Greensburg Catholic Central High School (2005 - 2006))
Wrestling - Franklin Regional High School (2003 - 2004)
Football - Franklin Regional High School (2003)
Basketball - Mother of Sorrows Catholic School (1999 - 2003)
Paint Ball Tournaments - Team Competitions
Hunting & Fishing - Hunter Training Certified by the Pennsylvania Game
Commission
U.S. Coast Guard Reservist - E2 (July 25 2007 - May 5 2008 Honorable
Discharged)
United States Citizen - Born in Buffalo, New York
EMT Basic Training, August 2007, U.S. Coast Guard
CPR Training, August 2007, U.S. Coast Guard
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John G. Kolonich, Jr. MD
1062 Meadowview Drive
Apollo PA 15613
Email: *********@*******.***
David R. Baynes
4204 Royal Court
Murrysville, PA 15668
Email: ********@*******.***
Robert D. Kisthart, Ranger
415 South 12th
Livingstone, MT 59047
***********@*****.***
Timothy Townsend, District Ranger
Old Faithful Ranger Station
Yellowstone National Park, WY 82190
****************@***.***
Colleen M. Rawlings, District Ranger
Old Faithful Ranger Station
Yellowstone National Park
****************@***.***
Permanent Address
4208 Royal Court
Murrysville, PA 15668
724-***-**** - Home *********@**********.***
Employment Experiences
Leadership Achievements
School Achievements
Athletic Achievements
Hobbies
Military Status
Citizenship
Strengths: I am a quiet leader who directs and guides others through a
strong, principle-based leadership approach. I inspire others by example
and through a strong faith in doing the right things in life.
Academic Pursuit: B.S. in Human Resource Management - Year 2012, Indiana
University of Pennsylvania, Indiana PA
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First Aid Training
Campus Address
353 South 6th Street
Indiana, PA 15701
412-***-**** - Cell
*.*.*********@***.***
Personal References
Personal References
Professional References
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