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James Berestoff

KODIAK,AK

Summary

Enthusiastic student with a history of sports and construction, but holding a closer focus on community and seeking to widen my own perspective and skill while giving back to those who have helped me along the way.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Roofer

Seadog Construction
KODIAK, AK
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Repaired damaged areas of the roof using tar and other waterproofing materials.
  • Removed old roof coverings in preparation for new installations.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on tools and equipment used in job activities.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with building materials required for each job site.
  • Operated power tools such as nail guns safely in order to complete tasks quickly and efficiently.
  • Assisted in loading debris from tear-off projects onto dumpsters or trucks.
  • Collaborated with team members on large scale projects requiring multiple workers.
  • Cut roofing paper to size and nailed and stapled paper to roof in overlapping strips to form base for roofing materials.
  • Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
  • installed shingles, air vents and sky lights.

Film Making Internship

SeestoriesAlaska
Kodiak Station, AK
05.2020 - 06.2020
  • I collaborated with team members and leaders of the internship to learn how to create a compelling film.
  • I was able to learn social skills through interviewing Hanna Sholl for my documentary.
  • I became comfortable being authentically me, and by the end of the internship I had produced a film talking about my Alutiiq heritage and its intersection with my Filipino background as well.
  • Spoken on KMXT Radio, reading my essay regarding the documentary.

Education

High School Diploma -

Kodiak High School
Kodiak, AK
05-2024

Skills

  • If there is something I'm curious about it, I will pursue it until im satisfied
  • Open-mindedness
  • creativity
  • collaboration
  • Risk-taking
  • I have a sense of self and what I want to put out in the world

Affiliations

  • Attended aasg in 2022 where me and several other student government representatives came together to pass reforms wanted in our school
  • enrolled in local art classes held in the Kodiak College which was taught by Bonnie Dillard on Print making

Timeline

Roofer

Seadog Construction
06.2022 - 07.2023

Film Making Internship

SeestoriesAlaska
05.2020 - 06.2020

High School Diploma -

Kodiak High School
James Berestoff