Jedidiah Eaton Bechtel
One North Street Greenwich, CT 06830
ad20au@r.postjobfree.com 203-***-****
Education Profile
George Washington University Washington, DC
Expected Date of Graduation: May 2026 2022 - Current Major: Systems Engineering, Minor: Mechanical Engineering Athletics: Fleet Captain of Sailing Team
The Hotchkiss School Lakeville, CT
Graduated May 2022 2018 - 2022
Honors: Second Honor Roll (A- Average)
Language: Advanced Classical Latin Studies
Athletics: Captain of Varsity Sailing Team
Greenwich Country Day School Greenwich, CT
2009 - 2018
Professional Experience
Larchmont Yacht Club Larchmont, NY
Sailing Instructor (4 seasons) 2020 – 2023
- Coached twenty 3rd and 4th Graders in the basics of sailing, including skills and safety
- Coached twenty students ages 9-17 in advanced racing rules, strategy and technique
- Advanced the club program to win overall best performing youth sailing program on Long Island Sound for the 2022 and 2023 summer seasons
- Utilized a diverse set of interpersonal communication skills in combination with a deep understanding of sailing to develop students’ sailing skills and success
- Interfaced between sailors, parents, club leadership, and specialized coaches and race officers
- Coordinated and led out of state travel plans and logistics for sailors and equipment to high-level regattas for elite competitors
- Instilled the love of sailing and displayed unwavering commitment to employers and students, while focused on promoting sportsmanship and safety Skills & Leadership
Athletics
Current Co-Captain of the Sailing team at George Washington University
- Oversee the wellbeing of the team’s boats and specialized equipment, often employing creative and inexpensive solutions for costly fixes and upgrades Co-Captain of Varsity Sailing team at The Hotchkiss School
- Led the team to 4th place in USA at Team Race Nationals and 9th place in USA Fleet Racing
- Recruited and supported new team members in order to ensure continued success of the Hotchkiss sailing program
- Organized practices, equipment, team sailing strategies, and team merchandise
- Successfully aided initiative to establish a Fall sailing season for the program Skills & Interests
Technical: Java, R-Studio, Basics of Auto-CAD, Multivariable Calculus, Microsoft Office Laboratory: Proficient in many chemistry techniques such as titration and distillation Recreational: Sailing, Skiing, Fishing, Biking, Mechanical Engineering, Engines