Andrew Funk
“ If today were the last day of your life, would you want to do what you are about to do today?” -Steve Jobs
Chico, CA 95926
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EXPERIENCE
Volunteer/Guide, Monterey Bay Aquarium — Teen Conservation Leader at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
JUNE 2017 - PRESENT
- Worked the Guest Track shift from 12;30-closing of the Monterey Bay Aquarium (6 pm)
Intern, Gonzales, CA — Intern for Summer Camp Program at Gonzales, CA
JULY 2016 & JULY 2017
Helped with the local summer camp during my freshman and sophomore years of high school.
Jr. Lifeguard, Gonzales, CA — Jr. Lifeguard at the Gonzales Community Pool
JUNE 2015 - AUGUST 2015
- Became a Jr. Lifeguard that would have helped me obtain a merit badge in order to become an Eagle Scout
City of Gonzales Lifeguard, Gonzales, CA --- Lifeguard at the Gonzales Community Pool
JUNE 2021- AUGUST 2021
- Went through training about lifeguarding and became certified
- Worked as a Swim Instructor, teaching the youth how to swim ages 1- 12 years
- Helped spread the message around my fellow peers of being safe
- Supervised up to 20 swimmers at a time during swimming events
- Helped educate and enforce pool safety with young swimmers as well as adults City of Gonzales Assistant Pool Manager, Gonzales, CA --- Assistant Pool Manager at the Gonzales Community Pool
SKILLS
- Leadership qualities
- Effective Communicator
- Passionate Personality
- Pre-Experience in the Medical
Field
- CPR Certified
AWARDS
Congressional Award Gold
Medalist-Awarded this medal on
behalf of completing the
Congressional Award program in the
Summer of 2019.
Eagle Scout- Ever since my first-
grade year, it has been my goal to
achieve the Eagle Scout rank and I
finally made that a possibility
throughout 13 years of the program.
CCS Award- On behalf of winning
the league in cross country in 2019,
the varsity seven was given an
individual plaque that congratulated
us for making it to CCS (Central
Coast Sectional Championships).
LANGUAGES
English-Advanced
Spanish-Intermediate
JUNE 2022- AUGUST 2022
- Went through training about lifeguarding and became certified.
- Worked as a swim instructor, teaching the youth how to swim from ages 1-12 years old
- Helped spread the message around my fellow peers of being safe.
- Supervised up to 20 swimmers at a time during the events at the pool. Save the Whales, Intern, Monterey, CA
- Helped in engaging with groups of conservation leaders in spreading awareness of storm drains and littering.
- Participated in clean ups and events in which the organization informed those of the dangers of littering
- Taught and lead a group of children at summer camps about how plastics can be harmful to our surroundings
EDUCATION
Gonzales High School, Gonzales, CA — Graduate
AUGUST 2016 - JUNE 2020 GPA: 3.71
- Varsity Cross Country 2017-2019 (PCAL Champion 2018 and attended CCS the following week)
- Varsity Baseball 2019-2020 (Captain in 2020)
- Gonzales Youth Council 2015-2020
- MESA Club President 2019-2020
Chico State, Chico, CA — Undergraduate
AUGUST 2020 - PRESENT
Currently attending the California State University-Chico State majoring in environmental science pursuing a future in marine biology
PROJECTS
Bench Project — Corta Camp, Gonzales, CA.
In order to achieve the Eagle Scout Rank, I had to plan out and complete a project that would benefit the people at greater large. I have decided to build some portable benches for the people at one of the local labor camps in my hometown since the place seemed a little sad. At the end of it, it was well worth it since the residents enjoyed the final outcome and were greatly satisfied with the project.
Holiday Lighting Event — Gonzales, CA
Out of the five years of serving the Youth Council, one of the most commemorable projects that I lead and planned was the Holiday Lighting event in Gonzales. I organized the high school jazz band to come to play, local police officers to interact with the youth and their activities, with the help of the other Youth Council members also created some fun minigames and provided hot chocolate and cookies for everyone that had attended. When the time came, we all turned on the power and saw all of the amazing lights sparkle up in the night sky.
REFERENCES
Eric Barajas- Post Aquarium Advisor
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Julie Duby- Camp Coordinator/Lifeguard Head