Justin P Pennington
Poulsbo, WA ***** ******.*.**********@*****.*** 360-***-****
OBJECTIVE
To gain a position that utilizes my mathematical and analytical skills EDUCATION AND HONORS
Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics 2019
• Faculty Scholarship and Music Scholarship
• Dean’s List member
University of Washington Seattle, WA
Certificate of Data Science 2023
• Feature engineering, machine learning, and analysis of various datasets
• Built a Convolutional neural network in TensorFlow.keras to identify and label clothing articles
• Utilized emsemble methods to improve model accuracy Seattle, WA
SKILLS AND PROJECTS
Computer Skills
• Python, NumPy, pandas, sklearn, statsmodels, keras, SQL, LaTex, Microsoft Office, CoCalc DataQuest
• Pursued individual education to enhance technical skills 2020-2022
Python SQL
Fandango Data Project 2020
• Performed data analysis techniques to convey discrepancies between Fandango movie ratings and other movie rating aggregators
Capstone Project 2019
• Explained the concept of Hamming Codes and Error Correcting Codes
• Proved upper and lower bounds for Error Correcting Codes
• Utilized LaTex to convey findings in a power power and research paper
EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEER WORK
Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA
Waste Diversion Technician 2016-2017
• Collected recycling and compost in trucks to facilitate a sustainable university campus
• Worked in a team setting to facilitate efficient operations for the department
• Operated machinery to safely compress cardboard bales
Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA
Mathematics Department Homework Grader 2014,2016
• Reinforced students’ subject knowledge by providing feedback on coursework
• Encouraged students’ work resulting in higher confidence in mathematical abilities
• Provided professors with feedback on student performance to assist with lesson plan adjustments
Olympic Lutherhaven Bremerton, WA
Waterfront Safety Director and Camp Counselor 2010-2018
• Assisted Camp Director and Lifeguards on boating safety allowing for safe boating practices
• Secured boats for storage to improved camp safety and security
• Tracked the number of boaters to ensure all campers were accounted for
• Collaborated with other counselors resulting in a fun and safe camp experience
• Demonstrated and taught games and songs to facilitate team bonding between campers
• Propose and vote on policy changes to better serve the future of Olympic Lutherhaven Bremerton, WA
• Review and vote on yearly budget 2024
Choir Involvement
• PLU University Chorale 2013-2017
• First Lutheran Church Cathedral Choir 2011-current
• Amabile Choir 2017-2019