Thomas Leininger
Austin,TX
Summary
Trilingual in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, demonstrating strong communication and customer service skills. Experience in public speaking and professional acting enhances adaptability in diverse environments. Leadership abilities cultivated through business development and community service contribute to effective client engagement and collaboration.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Intern
Flowtex energy
Austin, Texas
05.2026 - Current
- I work directly with clients, speaking with them throughout the day to explain our projects and discuss investment opportunities. My role involves presenting information about the project's potential, reviewing income projections, and sharing examples and performance models from previous successful oil wells to help investors evaluate the opportunity and determine their level of interest.
Represented Actor
Innovative Artists
- Current
- Appeared in Motherless Brooklyn Film directed by Edward Norton
- Auditioned consistently in high-pressure professional environments, building confidence and communication skills.
- Booked national commercials (NFL, Monopoly)
- Collaborated with directors to interpret scripts and develop character portrayals.
- Engaged in continuous skill development through workshops and acting classes.
Retail Associate
J.Crew
04.2024 - 02.2026
- Assisted customers in the men’s suiting department with suit selection, accurate sizing, and overall fit, providing attentive and personalized service.
- specialized in tailoring and alterations for suits and pants in the men's department at J.Crew's largest flagship New York City location.
Team Member
Bee Nice Ice Cream
- Operated register, assisted with food prep, and supported daily operations.
Owner of Hurf Hut Burgers LLC
HurfHuttLLC
- Co-founded a smash burger startup called HurfHutt with two classmates as part of a senior-year business incubator course.
- Led food preparation as head cook, producing 50–100 burgers per service for students and faculty on campus.
- Pitched our portable lunch idea to investors during our annual pitch night.
Education
Diploma -
Alamo Heights High School
San Antonio, TX05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX06-2026
Skills
- Trilingual: English, Portuguese, Spanish
- Public speaking and communication
- Customer service & cash handling
- Team-oriented, reliable, and punctual
- Physically active; strong work ethic
- AI-trained and proficient in using artificial intelligence tools at an advanced level to improve productivity, research and problem-solving
Work History
01-2014
Honors
Honor Roll (Grades 9–12)
Technology & Community Engagement
- Completed coursework in AI fundamentals and computer science
- Strong interest in technology, innovation, and creative problem-solving
- Yucatán Mission Trip (Young Life): One-month service trip building schools and community centers in Mexico
Timeline
Business Development Intern
Flowtex energy
05.2026 - Current
Retail Associate
J.Crew
04.2024 - 02.2026
Represented Actor
Innovative Artists
- Current
Team Member
Bee Nice Ice Cream
Owner of Hurf Hut Burgers LLC
HurfHuttLLC
Diploma -
Alamo Heights High School
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
The University of Texas At Austin