John Sanfilippo
Short Hills,NJ
Summary
A motivated high school student excited to employ leadership and project management skills. Equipped with strong teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills, seeking to contribute to a dynamic team and gain valuable experience. Committed to applying dedication and passion in a professional setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Club President (Global Initiative Club and GSA)
St. Paul's School
Concord, NH
09.2023 - Current
- Organized special activities and events for existing club members, including service projects, parties and procedural meetings.
- Partnered closely with club officers to develop successful strategies promoting club growth.
- Implemented innovative marketing campaigns that raised awareness of the club''s activities in both online and offline platforms.
School Event Organizer
St. Paul's School
Concord, NH
09.2022 - Current
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Created engaging visual materials such as invitations, programs, banners, signage to promote consistent branding across all aspects of the event experience..
- Developed and executed detailed event timelines to coordinate the efforts of various team members, ensuring efficient completion of tasks.
Tutor
St. Paul's School And Millburn High School
Concord, NH
09.2021 - Current
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Babysitter
Neighbors And Family Friends
Short Hills, NJ
06.2020 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
Volunteer
Fresh Start Farms
Concord, NH
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Education
St. Paul's School
06.2025
Skills
- Ethical Leadership
- Motivational Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Slides, and other Google Applications
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Event Marketing
- Heavy Lifting/ Manual Labor
Extracurricular Activities
- Global Initiative Club - Raised awareness for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and global hate crimes (Asian hate, gay hate, and religious
- Peer Tutors - Assisted peers with academic subjects and study skills
- Theatre - Stage managed two productions, assistant directed a production, directed own production, and wrote a play shown in front of the school
- Eco-Action - Participated in environmental initiatives and sustainability projects
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) - Organized the school's first Coming Out Day celebration, arranged guest speakers and alumni
- Saturday Night Live (SNL) - Planned and organized school-wide weekend activities such as laser tag, outdoor movie nights, and karaoke
- Chapel Council - Collaborated with GSA to plan chapel services focused on LGBTQIA+ rights and allyship
Awards
- First Testimonial with Honors - Awarded for academic excellence in challenging classes
- Chemistry Dickey Award - Recognized for outstanding performance and dedication to chemistry
- Humanities Dickey Award - Awarded for outstanding performance and dedication to humanities
- Marshall Prize - Grant given to a student with an innovative idea to improve campus life
Volunteer Experience
- Key Club - Volunteered at various outreach events, including serving as a greeter at a local COVID-19 vaccine clinic and cleaning neighboring parks
- School Events - Volunteered at booths during school pride day and Earth Day celebrations. Involved in booth construction and partaking in demos. Also volunteered at a local farm dedicated to providing refuge and jobs to immigrants.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Club President (Global Initiative Club and GSA)
St. Paul's School
09.2023 - Current
School Event Organizer
St. Paul's School
09.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Fresh Start Farms
09.2022 - 06.2023
Tutor
St. Paul's School And Millburn High School
09.2021 - Current
Babysitter
Neighbors And Family Friends
06.2020 - Current
St. Paul's School