John David Linch
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and understanding, I am driven to contribute to the world around me. With a natural ability to adapt and learn, I have developed strong leadership skills in technology and physical construction. Thriving in collaborative environments, I find fulfillment in assisting others.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen 101 Cofounder
Marist Catholic High School
03.2023 - Current
- After around twenty-five pages of safety protocol, equipment, and agreements and cooperation with Sage staff and weeks of summer meetings, Kitchen 101 was founded August 2023
- Broke a school record in first year signups of a non-class affiliated club with 200+ members first year
- 3rd largest club in Marist and the biggest club not affiliated with a class
- Since then, Martin Laughlin (other Co-founder), Chef Lauren (head of Sage operations at Marist), and I hold meetings once every two weeks
- Raise capital for meetings through diverse means
Help Desk Technology Assistant
Marist Catholic High School
01.2023 - Current
- interned as a technology assistant for the Help Desk, a student position in the Technology department
- troubleshoot computers, make slideshows for students and instructions, test new computer software, and research new developments in artificial intelligence that would benefit the school
- I gave a presentation on implementing AI listening technology to record a class, copy it into notes, and work as a tutor for students on in class material
- I often see up to a dozen students a day, manage files, and convert items into slideshows
- I also pushed for new emailing rights for students who run clubs (such as myself) to have access to email more than fifteen people at a time (for my 120-person club)
Tutor
Marist Catholic High School
01.2023 - Current
- I tutor for Algebra 1 and 2 and Pre-Calculus courses, AP Literature course, AP Biology and Honors Chemistry courses
- I have tutored for both my previous middle school and high school in a non-professional manner
- I am listed as a peer tutor at Marist, suggested by numerous faculty and underclassmen
JV Basketball Player
Marist Catholic High School
01.2023 - Current
- As my second year of Marist basketball, I worked hard this season to not only get in shape but to gain skill
- Though I was not the best shooter on the team, I worked consistently to learn the sport in a more dynamic way, competing against harder competitors
- I was team chaplain again, second year in a row, and worked on my connection of the sport and my team's relationship with God
JV Soccer Goalie
Marist Catholic High School
01.2023 - Current
- After the JV basketball season, I started JV soccer as the goalie because my friends suggested to me to try out
- I took their advice and became the starting goalie for the soccer team
- Practice is every school day for around two hours and games are seventy minutes, not including arriving early or travel time
Shot and Disc Thrower
Marist Catholic High School
01.2022 - Current
- I started Shot and Disc, the throwing category of Track and Field, to improve my arm strength and try out a new sport
- I joined with another friend of mine and fell in love with the community
- Coach Greene taught me footwork, stance, hold, and a new understanding of consistency
- I met Seniors who guided me, O'Keefe and Lucas, who taught me what they learned at Marist
- I am still in touch with throwers and the seniors (now in college) and nearly made the States before a season-ending concussion
Acolyte
St. James United Methodist Church
01.2022 - Current
- Acolyte for 6 years at least ten times per year
- Assist the pastor and youth director in church activities
Scout Leader
Troop 370
01.2017 - Current
- 7 years active
- James Methodist Church, in Troop 370, one of the largest troops east of the Mississippi
- 20+ merit badges, dozens of nights camping
- Leader of my patrol, Waypoint patrol, for 3 years
- Aid the community through service projects and scout leadership
Internship Student
Northside Hospital Atlanta
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Sorted, organized, and maintained files.
- Understood and Followed Hospital Policy
- Tracked and Sorted Financial Transactions
- Transported items throughout hospital complex
- Learned and Utilized communication systems between departments for emergency equipment
Service Trip Volunteer
St. James United Methodist Church
07.2023 - 07.2023
- refurbish and paint a church and recreation center in West Virginia and weed ten acres of educational farm grounds
- The refurbished garden center (only attraction for schools in a three-hour radius) and the refurbished church aided the community
JavaScript Instructor
Reach for Excellence
06.2023 - 06.2023
- During the summer between Freshman (2023) and Sophomore (2024) years
- I taught java script code to middle school kids in the REACH program, coming from underprivileged areas or schools
- intensive course ranged from Game Design to functional code to CAD design (3D)
Freshman Basketball Player
Marist Catholic High School
11.2022 - 01.2023
- I joined Marist basketball and learned the values of our strong athletic team
- It has transferred over to my academic career where I pursue everything I can to the highest extent
- We practiced an average of six times a week from November to January
- Out of around sixty who tried out, only eleven made the freshman team and twelve made the junior varsity team
- I earned the most improved award and was my team's chaplain
- I played center for my team and developed friends and leadership from my experience there
Education
High School -
Marist Catholic High School
Atlanta, GA11.2024
Skills
- Partnership cultivation
- Capital fundraising
- Entrepreneurial leadership
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team building
- Multitasking
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Operational Efficiency
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Time management abilities
- Public Speaking
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/04/07
- Age: 17 years old
- Gender: Male
- Faith: Active Member of St. James United Methodist Church
Additional Activities
Debate + Leadership (Freshman), Team Chaplin for Freshman Basketball (2022) and JV Basketball (2023), Shot put and Discus (2022), JV Soccer (2023), Varsity Soccer (2023), Robotics [FRC and FTC] (2022-2024)
Affiliations
- St. James United Methodist Church
Timeline
Internship Student
Northside Hospital Atlanta
06.2024 - 08.2024
Service Trip Volunteer
St. James United Methodist Church
07.2023 - 07.2023
JavaScript Instructor
Reach for Excellence
06.2023 - 06.2023
Kitchen 101 Cofounder
Marist Catholic High School
03.2023 - Current
Help Desk Technology Assistant
Marist Catholic High School
01.2023 - Current
Tutor
Marist Catholic High School
01.2023 - Current
JV Basketball Player
Marist Catholic High School
01.2023 - Current
JV Soccer Goalie
Marist Catholic High School
01.2023 - Current
Freshman Basketball Player
Marist Catholic High School
11.2022 - 01.2023
Shot and Disc Thrower
Marist Catholic High School
01.2022 - Current
Acolyte
St. James United Methodist Church
01.2022 - Current
Scout Leader
Troop 370
01.2017 - Current
High School -
Marist Catholic High School