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JAMES A. WHELAN JR.

JAMES A. WHELAN JR.

Mountainside

Summary

Junior at the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a distinguished academic career and a record of success in community services, athletics, and co-curricular programs and activities. Areas of achievement, skill, and knowledge include: -Eagle Scout -UMass Dean's List -Writing/Editing -Teamwork/Team Leadership -Communications/Presentations -Program Coordination -Complex Problem Solving -Critical Thinking -Information Technology -Project Planning/Management -Interpersonal Relations - Active Listening A constructive team member and leader with diligence and the capacity to utilize and integrate diverse resources in surmounting challenges, completing projects, and achieving objectives for an internship with your organization.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Laborer

Union County Parks and Recreation
01.2022

Security Guard

Doyle Securities Services, Inc
01.2024 - Current

Sports commentator and videographer

D1 MediaPro
01.2023 - Current

Server

Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard
01.2022 - Current

Server

Casa de Pizza
08.2021 - 06.2022

Customer Service Associate

Trek Bicycle
03.2021 - 08.2021

Landscaper

Nexus Landscaping
01.2019 - 01.2020

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Communications

University of Massachusetts Amherst

AP Biology, AP Statistics, AP Literature, AP English Composition, AP US History, Governor Livingston High School - undefined

Skills

  • Production Operations
  • Broadcast journalism
  • Sports Reporting
  • Audio Editing
  • Video Editing
  • Podcast Production
  • Broadcast media
  • Script Writing

Backgroundhighlights

Background highlighted by the following: Worked in a wide range of industries including government, small business, and healthcare, enhancing customer service, and leadership skills. Completed Eagle Scout Service Project with recognition in June 2024. The project involved designing and leading a team to rebuild Eastern Bluebird houses the Union County park system in New Jersey. This project led to increased biodiversity and a more balanced ecosystem. Responded to a wide range of emergencies, supporting, and contributing to life-saving efforts of the Mountainside Rescue Squad. Hold and maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification for healthcare providers by the American Heart Association. Educated, counseled, and provided guidance to younger Scouts in the Boys Scouts of America (BSA) program and at the Winnebago Scout Reservation, supporting merit badge assessment and project achievement. Member of the UMass Amherst Student- Run Radio channel (WMUA 91.1 FM) covering sports content including UMass men's basketball game commentary and weekly UMass hockey talk shows. Active participant of UMass Intramural Sports Member, Sigma Theta Tau Fraternity where scholarship and philanthropy are key values.

Community Service

  • St. Teresa’s Church Food Pantry, Kenilworth, New Jersey, January 2023
  • Mountainside Rescue Squad, Mountainside, New Jersey, 1/2021-6/2022
  • Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Mountainside, New Jersey, 2014-2022
  • Winnebago Scout Reservation, Rockaway, New Jersey, Summer 2018-2019

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Security Guard

Doyle Securities Services, Inc
01.2024 - Current

Sports commentator and videographer

D1 MediaPro
01.2023 - Current

Laborer

Union County Parks and Recreation
01.2022

Server

Rita’s Italian Ice and Frozen Custard
01.2022 - Current

Server

Casa de Pizza
08.2021 - 06.2022

Customer Service Associate

Trek Bicycle
03.2021 - 08.2021

Landscaper

Nexus Landscaping
01.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Communications

University of Massachusetts Amherst

AP Biology, AP Statistics, AP Literature, AP English Composition, AP US History, Governor Livingston High School - undefined

JAMES A. WHELAN JR.