James Barnard
Bethesda,MD
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with experience at Boston College Football, skilled in video editing and team supervision. Proven ability to enhance recruiting processes and foster teamwork in diverse environments. Passionate about creating engaging experiences, as demonstrated through leadership roles in camp and nonprofit settings. Committed to excellence in customer engagement and staff training.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Recruiting Intern
Boston College Football
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
10.2025 - Current
- Created video cut-ups of high school prospects using Hudl to aid coaching evaluations
- Conducted manual data entry for recruit information into internal databases, ensuring accuracy
- Assisted with game day recruiting operations, including check-in for prospective student-athletes and families
Assistant Waterfront Director
Camp Agawam
Raymond, Maine
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed waterfront programs to create engaging and safe experiences for boys aged 8-15 at a traditional sleepaway camp in Raymond, Maine
- Coordinated maintenance of equipment and facilities to maintain operational readiness.
- Supervised lifeguards and instructors, ensuring high standards of performance.
- Led a team of six boys aged 10-12, fostering teamwork and personal growth.
- Directed ranger trail activities focused on outdoor survival skills and natural preservation.
- Lifeguarded groups of up to 20 boys.
Assistant Coach
Open Door Sports
Bethesda, MD
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Promoted from volunteer to paid position in nonprofit using sports to foster friendships between neurotypical students and children with disabilities.
- Taught sports skills while supervising volunteers and participants, ensuring a supportive environment.
- Highlighted in Bethesda magazine for nine-year friendship with an Open Door Sports participant.
Sales Associate
Henry's Sweet Retreat
Bethesda, MD
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Served customers in a locally owned bakery, ice cream, and candy shop.
- Trained new employees on store policies and procedures.
- Opened and closed store, work cash register, restocked chocolates, scooped ice cream, and made coffee, milkshakes, and açai bowls
- Handled customer complaints with professionalism and care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
Bethesda, MD06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Economics
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA05.2024
Skills
- Problem solving
- Team supervision
- Customer engagement
- Staff training
- Video editing
- Public speaking
Extracurricular Activities
Asinine Sketch and Improv Comedy, Treasurer 09/25-present, Cast member, 09/24-present, Perform improv and write and perform comedy sketches before audiences of up to 200 people six times per year. Lead videography and editing for comedic short films. Advertise auditions and shows around campus through attention-grabbing stunts and jokes.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts, Big Brother 09/24-present, Mentor 11-year-old boy in the Brighton neighborhood of Boston. Help him develop social and interpersonal relationship skills and provide a “big brother” to look up to and communicate about his family situation with. Advocate on his behalf to his teachers and classmates.
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
American Red Cross Lifeguard and First Aid
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Recruiting Intern
Boston College Football
10.2025 - Current
Assistant Waterfront Director
Camp Agawam
06.2024 - 08.2024
Sales Associate
Henry's Sweet Retreat
01.2023 - 06.2024
Assistant Coach
Open Door Sports
09.2022 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Economics
Boston College