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Robert Howard

Phoenix

Summary

Resourceful IT Intern known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in software development, prototyping and network troubleshooting. Possesses strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and capacity to work well under pressure by leveraging technical knowledge and team collaboration skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lifeguard

City Of Phoenix Aquatics
Phoenix
12.2023 - Current
  • Rated first out of thirty guards at Encanto Pool
  • Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area, and enforced regulations
  • Conducted daily pool maintenance, including testing and adjusting chemical levels
  • Performed emergency rescues if necessary
  • STAR guard certification, SSI swim instructor certification, and CPR certified

Head Summer Camp Counselor

Christ Church Lutheran School
Phoenix
06.2020 - 07.2023
  • Managed 5 junior counselors and guided them on best practices for leading activities
  • Monitored camper behavior and safety during all activities
  • Enforced camp rules and policies, maintaining a safe and respectful environment
  • Coached campers in various sports and activities to improve skills and promote fun experiences

Education

Information Technology

Phoenix Coding Academy
Phoenix, AZ
05-2026

Skills

  • Passionate builder - technically proficient in hardware, computing, and software
  • Team player and strong time manager
  • Organized problem solver
  • Customer-focused leader

Certification

  • Harvard Certificate - full 12 week course (CS50 Introduction to Computer Science)
  • Coursera Certificate - 8 weeks (Introduction to C# Programming and Unity)
  • Arizona Technical Skills Standards Certificate (Software and App Design)
  • Special Congressional Recognition Certificate (Congressional App Challenge)

Software Experience

  • Developed my own immersive video games using Unity, Godot, Pygame and Scratch
  • Very proficient - Building Websites using Bootstrap, HTML and markdown language
  • Very proficient - Tinkercad 3D Printing software for prototyping new parts
  • Knowledgable user of Github, Cursor, Python, and Google Office Suite

Hardware Experience

  • Built my own high performance custom desktop computer (GPU, water cooled)
  • Built my own arcade machine emulator with a raspberry pi microcomputer
  • Competent in soldering, microbit, arduino, electronics, laser cutting, and 3D printing

Community Volunteering

  • St. Marys food bank - raised money and loaded food boxes for food pantry
  • Whitfield's Nursery - Assisted with carrying and tying up Christmas trees
  • Arcadia BoyScouts - Raised money for troop activites with Christmas fundraiser
  • Christ Church Lutheran elderly program - fed and entertained elderly
  • Christ Church Lutheran food bank - loaded food boxes into waiting cars every Wednesday from 7 - 9 am during the entire summer of 2022

Accomplishments

  • Class Valedictorian, Rated 1st in class, 4.0 GPA
  • Cross Country and Track and Field, Varsity Athletic Awards 2023 and 2024
  • Chosen to attend Washington D.C. for Close Up Civic Education Program
  • Phoenix Coding Academy Academic Achievement Award 2022 / 2023 / 2024
  • National Honors Society Member (All 4 years)

Timeline

Lifeguard

City Of Phoenix Aquatics
12.2023 - Current

Head Summer Camp Counselor

Christ Church Lutheran School
06.2020 - 07.2023

Information Technology

Phoenix Coding Academy

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