Javier Salinas

Organized and motivated employee eager to apply with past work histories of time management and organizational skills. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply work fields while pursuing education. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, and the ability to handle challenging work.

Certificate of Achievement at the University of North Dakota (May 2024)

• Dedication of working in Student Government in Swanson Hall. Signed by Emmalia Frei as the Advisor (Community Assistant in the Swanson Hall dormitory building), and Sienna Voglewede (Resident Director of the University of North Dakota).

Commitment to Excellence Award at the University of North Dakota (April 2024)

• In regards to the hard work and dedication to the Association of Residence Halls and the Housing & Residence Life communities at the University of North Dakota.

Poolman Leadership Academy Leadership Award at the University of North Dakota (April 2024)

• The Poolman Leadership Academy was started in 2015 through a generous donation from Jim and Nicole Poolman. Jim and Nicole held various leadership positions both at UND and after their graduation, and they wanted to help emerging leaders understand and learn about leadership so that they can better serve UND and their communities.
• The program is available during the fall and spring semesters and is for students seeking to expand their understanding of leadership and understanding their individual leadership strengths. The Academy will explore various leadership theories, as well as address components of leadership such as values, ethics, collaboration, etc. This contains six, one-hour sessions. The sessions are conducted in-person, and participants must attend all of the sessions in order to receive completion from the program. Participants also attend a variety of campus and community events focusing on development (seminars, conferences, etc.).To complete the program, participants must actively participate in at least one student organization. They will also complete a number of volunteer service hours.

Certificate of Achievement at Connetquot High School, issued by New York State Senator Phil Boyle (June 2021)

• Honoring Graduation from Connetquot High School in Bohemia, NY.

Certificate of Merit at Connetquot High School, issued by 5th Assembly District Douglas M. Smith in the State of New York (June 2021)

• Certification upon the occasion of my graduation.

Certificate of Recognition at Gary D. Bixhorn Technical Center (May 2021)

• By the Superintendent of Connetquot Schools & the Connetquot Board of Education in recognition of being named November 2020 Employee of the Month for BOCES Aviation/Professional Pilot Training.

National Technical Honor Society Scholarship Winner at Gary D. Bixhorn Technical Center (May 2021)

• The National Technical Honor Society is one the highest accomplishments that can be bestowed upon a Career and Technical Education student. Having served over 1 million members since its founding in 1984, the National Technical Honor Society was created to bring honor and recognition to one of the most critical segments of education, Career and Technical Education. I have been elected into membership because of outstanding character and achievement.

Police Department City of New York Certificate of Appreciation (April 2018)

• Community Service (played "The Amazing Grace" on the violin) regarding the 30th Annual NYPD Interfaith Memorial service in Our Lady of Guadelupe Church in Brooklyn, New York.

Student Government in Swanson Hall at the University of North Dakota (January 2023 - May 2024)

• Student Government is active on campus in supporting the voice of UND students through student representation and legislation regarding student issues. In addition, Student Government financially supports free bus rides, student discounts, student organizations, and other programs and services across campus.
• Student Government meetings are held once a week in their respective student dormitory buildings (my dormitory building was in Swanson Hall).
• Student Government is committed to upholding the University of North Dakota's longstanding traditions and to innovatively create new traditions for students. We strive to help the University grow and move forward with a student minded perspective.

UND Association of Residence Halls at the University of North Dakota (January 2024 - Present)

• ARH is comprised of student leaders from each hall who work closely with Housing and Dining staff to promote a positive residential experience for students. Student-led committees plan programs, get residents involved, and oversee many of the great things happening in the residence halls.
• Concerns about residence hall policies and improvements are channeled to Housing administration through ARH. To voice such concerns or suggestions, ARH encourages residents to speak with hall government members, hall staff or email housing@UND.edu.

Social Media Coordinator affiliated with the UND Flying Musicians Association Chapter (January 2024 - Present)

• The Flying Musicians Association Chapter are a group of students who share our passions in order to inspire, educate, and assist others through presentations, performances, and networking. We are planning multiple events this year involving musical performances, field trips, and volunteering in the local community.
• My coordinator position includes editing, publishing, and formatting photos & descriptions across social media boards such as Instagram.

Volunteering at the University of North Dakota

• The Big Event (April 2024): The mission of the Big Event at UND is to foster goodwill and common goals among the students, the University of North Dakota, and the greater Grand Forks community through community service initiatives. The Big Event started in 2005 and is the largest annual single-day community service event completed by UND students, faculty, and staff in the greater Grand Forks area. Each year, The Big Event has gotten successively bigger with more volunteers participating and more service jobs being completed. Volunteers serve at local churches, non-profits, and elderly individuals’ homes in addition to many others. They rake, paint, pick up garbage, wash windows, work with nursing home residents, assist at YMCA youth events, ready local parks for summer, and much more.
• Ralph Engelstad Arena fundraising volunteer (January 2024): Assisted in cleaning the hockey arena by collecting trash from aisles and chairs, sweeping floors, and mopping floors and stairwells with a club group (UND Flying Musicians Chapter)
• Skate at the Ralph day affiliated with ARH (Association of Residence Halls) (March 2024) at the University of North Dakota: Helped prepare and open the facility by loading skate equipment, setting up signs, logging attendance sheets and phone numbers to call. Many students came and got to skate on the ice.

Student Pilot Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (May 2021)