Hunter Thornton
Goldsboro,NC
Summary
First-year engineering student with hands-on leadership and problem-solving experience as a student club founder and community volunteer. Passionate about applying foundational engineering principles to real-world technical challenges. Seeking a summer internship to build hard technical skills through rigorous, high-impact projects.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Carpenter
Hoke’s Cabinetry
Goldsboro, NC
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted cabinet maker in cabinetry design, development, and installation, gaining hands-on experience and foundational skills.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
Club President
Wayne School of Engineering
Goldsboro, NC
09.2024 - 05.2026
- Founded middle/high school music club, fostering personal development through weekly meetings and collaborative activities.
- Led club meetings, set agendas, and coordinated member participation to enhance engagement in events and initiatives.
- Conducted one-on-one sessions with club members, strengthening relationships and enhancing leadership skills.
Pet Sitter
Family Friend
Goldsboro, NC
08.2023 - 05.2026
- Watched dogs weekly and for extended stays. Cared for, played with, and loved each dog.
- Ensured clean and safe environment for pets, prioritizing comfort and well-being.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals from satisfied customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wayne School of Engineering
Goldsboro, NCAssociate of Science - High School Dual Enrollment
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NCSkills
- Cabinet installation
- Basic woodworking
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Interpersonal skills
- Community outreach
Accomplishments
- 1st Place in Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Drafting Competition - Junior Year
- 2nd Place in Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Math Competition - Sophomore Year
- AutoDesk AutoCAD and Inventor Certified - Sophomore/Junior Year
Certification
AutoDesk AutoCAD and Inventor Certified - Sophomore/Junior Year
Section name
- Former SGA Vice President and Current President of WSE
- Junior - Senior Year
- Lead, serve, and represent WSE students by creating fundraisers and events, leading/assisting at SGA meetings as President/Vice-President, listening to student needs, and fostering class spirit and unity.
- Junior Leadership
- Junior Year
- A competitive program that exposed me to leadership development opportunities, team-building activities, and community awareness. At program completion, we developed an advocacy project that reflected what we learned and brought attention to prevalent problems in our community.
- Junior Marshall
- Selected based on academic performance to participate in the 2025 graduating class ceremony and assist with ceremonial activities.
- Co-President of WSE School of Rock Club
- Co-Founder of WSE School of Rock - A school-wide club for grades 6-12. Members learn musical skills and how to play various instruments. I teach guitar skills, which involve learning strings/frets, the proper way to tune strings, how to read basic music notation and tablature, and fundamental open chords. I also help members learn a favorite song upon request.
COMMUNITY/WORK EXPERIENCE
- Spring Creek Elementary, Community, Worked with Spring Creek’s librarian to prepare the library for the next school year. Helped other teachers with various small tasks.
- Key Club, Member, Involved in various events sponsored by the Key Club, volunteering to better our community in and out of school.
- Day of Action, Community, Working with others to remodel a closet for a non-profit art museum.
AWARDS
1st Place in Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Drafting Competition - Junior Year, 2nd Place in Wayne Regional Agricultural Fair Math Competition - Sophomore Year
Timeline
Club President
Wayne School of Engineering
09.2024 - 05.2026
Apprentice Carpenter
Hoke’s Cabinetry
06.2024 - 08.2024
Pet Sitter
Family Friend
08.2023 - 05.2026
High School Diploma -
Wayne School of Engineering
Associate of Science - High School Dual Enrollment
Wayne Community College