Hunter Thomas

I have set up a band of fellow music students at COS, and I have worked with them to help us grow as performers. I have learned, written, and taught songs to the other band members, which includes writing lead sheets for self-written originals and personally arranged covers. I have written and helped to select songs that will complement the other band members as vocalists or instrumentalists. I have a written schedule of objectives for each practice, and I assign personal homework for the other members to work on before the start of the next practice. I also believe I have helped encourage the branching out of my fellow musicians by giving feedback on them playing instruments outside of their comfort zone. I also try to keep us on a schedule for when performances will be and how much time should be designated to each song.

• Rewrote original musical scores in different musical styles by changing tempos, harmonies, and rhythms.
• Directed band members during practice sessions in order to refine their skills.
• Maintained open communication with other bands or artists performing at the same event.
• Composed original music and arranged existing songs according to specific needs of individual projects.
• Organized transportation for band members between gigs as needed.
• Planned band involvement in extracurricular activities and special events.
• Ensured that musical instruments were properly tuned and maintained prior to each performance.
• Maintained a professional attitude at all times in order to inspire the best performance from band members.

As a barista, I have had small conversations and interacted with thousands of strangers through the drive-thru window. I learn names, I try to entertain, and I have made acquaintances with customers. I have done this all the while working in a very fast-paced environment, with many customized orders. I have also gone on trips to the store and other locations to restock on supplies when we are out.

• Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
• Adhered to health department regulations concerning sanitation standards.
• Repaired minor issues with equipment and handled troubleshooting tasks to keep coffee machines operational.
• Received and accurately processed customer payments.
• Trained new baristas on coffee-making techniques, customer service standards, and operational procedures.
• Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
• Addressed and resolved customer concerns to maintain brand loyalty.

SCICON is a camp that middle schoolers go to learn about natural science for a week. As a counselor, I lodged with the students, led them into, and was involved in fun activities, like coming up with a camp called 'Cheer' and playing games. I have younger brothers, so I do really well as an entertainer to younger kids, while still guiding them to be respectful and polite.

I worked with younger kids, lightly instructing and facilitating games to ensure that the kids didn't hurt themselves and had fun. I had to keep a sharp eye on the game as it progressed, and I had to be equipped to handle disruptive adults that threatened to create an unsafe environment for the kids. I also manned the concession stand and helped set up and take down each day. I really enjoyed the community I made there with some of the older teens and adults. I, along with many others there, used to play soccer as kids, and it felt good to work with others to create the space for the children to experience something we loved.

• Fostered a spirit of fairness and sportsmanship among players and teams.
• Monitored actions of players and coaches during contests to detect rule infractions.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of soccer rules and regulations through continuous education.
• Kept accurate game time, including start, stop, and additional time.
• Facilitated smooth communication between players, coaches, and league officials.
• Provided feedback on game performance of players to coaches.
• Mediated disputes between coaches, officials and players to reach mutual agreements.
• Encouraged positivity, teamwork and self-esteem in young athletes.