Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Summer Studies
Awards/Honors
Timeline
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James Chesbro

Fairfield,CT

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern

Fairfield Democratic Town Council
09.2023 - Current
  • Campaign for local government and presidential elections, knocking 300+ doors, phone banking and postcarding.
  • Attend developmental and informational guest speaking events for young people interested in a career in government or politics.

Busser and Host

The Landing at 520
06.2023 - Current
  • Managed seating and setting up 50+ customers a day.
  • Completed side work duties, ensuring that all necessary supplies were stocked for shift success.
  • Trained new staff
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining a clean and organized dining area.

Kairos Retreat Leader/ Assistant Rector & Campus Ministry

Fairfield College Preparatory School
11.2024 - 05.2025
  • One of seven senior leaders of November retreat.
  • Led a small group in discussions and facilitate an open and reflective environment.
  • Assistant rector ensures the retreat runs effectively.
  • Conducted post-retreat follow-ups with participants to gather feedback for continuous improvement of future events.
  • In campus ministry, led class retreats, assisted in school wide masses


Senior Student Ambassador & Cardinal Key Society

Fairfield College Preparatory School
09.2022 - 05.2025
  • The senior student ambassador is a new role I helped to create senior year for admissions events, in collaboration with the Dean and the Director of Admissions.
  • Assisted incoming students with orientation activities, easing their transition into high school
  • In Cardinal Key, I assist with numerous family/donor events such as a pre-game kickoff or an auction night.


Ecology Club Leader

Fairfield College Preparatory School
09.2023 - 05.2025
  • Coordinate charitable events such as a dog adoption day, and raffles.
  • Organize informational events like aquarium and zoo visits.
  • Plan club meetings.
  • Recruiting

Varsity Swim Team Captain

Fairfield College Preparatory School
12.2021 - 05.2025
  • Dedicated four-year varsity team member and leader.
  • As a captain I help to foster a positive and inclusive culture, recruit swimmers, plan team dinners and events.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA
05-2029

High School Diploma -

Fairfield College Preparatory School
Fairfield, CT
05-2025

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Detail-oriented
  • Membership growth

Summer Studies

Georgetown Law Academy, 2023-06-25, 2023-07-01, Week-long summer program including guest speakers and site visits. During the culminating mock trial, I participated in a successful prosecution team, delivered closing arguments.

Awards/Honors

  • Awarded Rev. Pedro Arrupe, S.J. Award at graduation which "Honors those seniors whose vitality of faith has led them to be Men-for-Others"
  • Awarded Cardinal Key Society Award for service to the Cardinal Key Club
  • National Honors Society, 09-01-2023, 5-23/2025, Completed between 20 hours of academic service through tutoring.
  • Jesuit Leadership Summit, 06-12-2024, 06-14-2024, One of three students selected by the administration to represent Fairfield Prep at a leadership summit at Boston College High School.
  • Invited Student-Speaker for the Bellarmine Parent's Organization, 10-22-2024, One of three student-speakers selected to deliver remarks to parents during an evening event on how to be contemplatives in action.
  • Election Night 'War Room', 11-05-2024, One of five interns chosen to count and review votes in the 2024 election.

Timeline

Kairos Retreat Leader/ Assistant Rector & Campus Ministry

Fairfield College Preparatory School
11.2024 - 05.2025

Intern

Fairfield Democratic Town Council
09.2023 - Current

Ecology Club Leader

Fairfield College Preparatory School
09.2023 - 05.2025

Busser and Host

The Landing at 520
06.2023 - Current

Senior Student Ambassador & Cardinal Key Society

Fairfield College Preparatory School
09.2022 - 05.2025

Varsity Swim Team Captain

Fairfield College Preparatory School
12.2021 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Boston College

High School Diploma -

Fairfield College Preparatory School

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