Cedric Derecho
Lakehurst,NJ
Summary
I have a passion for research, writing, and am deeply interested in history, politics, journalism, sports, traveling, and culture. In my free time, I play the alto saxophone and am a published author ("Lakehurst Borough and Manchester Township," Arcadia Publishing, 2020).
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Museum Docent
Lakehurst Borough Historical Society
Lakehurst, NJ
05.2023 - Current
- Serve as a volunteer docent at the Lakehurst Borough Historical Society Museum in Lakehurst, NJ
- I tell visitors about the history of my hometown, including local folklore.
Fulfillment Expert
Target
Brick, NJ
05.2020 - Current
- Specialize in online order fulfillment, delivery, and store organization.
Intern
Parker Homestead - 1665, Inc.
Little Silver, NJ
06.2021 - 08.2021
- I served as a summer intern at the historic Parker Homestead in Little Silver, NJ where I conducted research and learned about public history methods.
Retail Team Member
Six Flags Great Adventure
Jackson, NJ
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Worked at retail and photo establishments, and assisted customers and guests in a theme park environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History (510)
Rutgers University - New Brunswick (Flagship Campus)
05.2022
Skills
- Communication
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Word
- Organization
- Organization Skills
- Research
- Teamwork
- Writing
Pronouns
He/him
Organizations
- Phi Beta Kappa, 05/2022, Present, 1 year, 7 months, New Brunswick, NJ
- Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society, 04/2021, Present, 2 years, 8 months, New Brunswick, NJ
- National Honors Society, 05/2017, 06/2018, 1 year, 2 months, Manchester, NJ
Projects
Lakehurst Borough and Manchester Township, Co-authored a history pictorial book about my hometown titled 'Lakehurst Borough and Manchester Township.', 05/2019, 10/2020
Certification
- Public History Certificate (Earned May of 2022)
Hobbies and Interests
- Research
- Writing
- Watching and Playing Sports
- Traveling
- Numismatics
- Alto Saxophone
- Antiques and Collectibles
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Museum Docent
Lakehurst Borough Historical Society
05.2023 - Current
Intern
Parker Homestead - 1665, Inc.
06.2021 - 08.2021
Fulfillment Expert
Target
05.2020 - Current
Retail Team Member
Six Flags Great Adventure
06.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - History (510)
Rutgers University - New Brunswick (Flagship Campus)
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