Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Volunteer Experience
Extracurricular Activities
Awardshonorscertifications
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Timothy Gants

Alexandria,Virginia

Summary

First-year UVA student eager to gain hands-on experience in public policy. Looking for an internship to apply research and communication skills and learn more about policy development.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Coach

Alexandria Soccer Association
12.2021 - 06.2023
  • Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, build trust and rapport.
  • Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.

Restaurant Server and Busboy

Matt & Tony's
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
  • Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
  • Supported needs of 10 person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for a busy neighborhood restaurant.

Ambassador Intern

Commonwealth One Federal Credit Union
10.2021 - 05.2022

● Endorsing Federal Credit Union. Contained stand at school where many people would register to open accounts..

Recreational Soccer Referee

Alexandria Soccer Association
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Officiated at sporting events, games, or competitions to maintain standards of play and verify observed game rules.
  • Examined equipment for proper functionality and promoted safe playing conditions.

Field Supervisor

Alexandria Soccer Association
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Work with a team to assist coaches setting up soccer fields
  • Prepare equipment for Junior Soccer Academy training. Approximately 50 kids in the Academy.

Camp Counselor

Alexandria Soccer Association
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Led groups of 15 children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.

Camp Counselor and Trainer

Yang's Taekwondo Academy
01.2017 - 08.2020
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Worked with children of varying age, to develop their martial arts skill.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Public Policy

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
05.2028

High School Diploma -

Alexandria City High School
Alexandria, VA
06-2024

Volunteer Experience

  • Inspire Lit, May 2019, present, Build bookshelves and help deliver donated books to school children in Alexandria
  • TOPS Soccer, June 2021, March 2023, Taught kids with disabilities how to play soccer.
  • ALIVE!, April 2021, July 2021, Helped pack and deliver groceries to people challenged by food insecurity in Alexandria
  • Reduce, Reuse, Re-Soccer, July 2023, present, In partnership with Alexandria Soccer Association, co-founded a community service project based on creating a platform to collect lost and found items from soccer fields and returning the items to their proper owners.

Extracurricular Activities

Alexandria Soccer Association, Travel Club, 2013, 2024, Team captain (2020-2024) ACHS Best Buddies Program, Grades 11, Grades 12, Partnered with an ACHS student with intellectual disabilities. ACHS Athletics, Grades 11, Grades 12, Varsity Soccer, Varsity Golf ACHS Fightin' Titans, One of eight students selected to lead school spirit and engaging students in all school activities. Disinformation Club, Student-created club with the mission to help change online culture by spreading awareness of disinformation. The club met monthly to educate members about the spread of disinformation online and spread awareness around the school through activities and crafts., Grades 11, Grades 12

Awardshonorscertifications

  • National Honor Society (Grade 10-12)
  • National Academy Foundation (NAF)
  • Posse Scholar Nominee (Grade 12)
  • National English Honors Society (Grades 10-12)
  • United States Soccer Federation (USSF)
  • National Social Studies Honors Society (Grade 11-12)
  • National Junior Honor Society (Grade 8)

Timeline

Restaurant Server and Busboy

Matt & Tony's
06.2022 - 08.2022

Assistant Coach

Alexandria Soccer Association
12.2021 - 06.2023

Ambassador Intern

Commonwealth One Federal Credit Union
10.2021 - 05.2022

Field Supervisor

Alexandria Soccer Association
09.2021 - 12.2021

Camp Counselor

Alexandria Soccer Association
06.2021 - 12.2021

Recreational Soccer Referee

Alexandria Soccer Association
01.2018 - 01.2022

Camp Counselor and Trainer

Yang's Taekwondo Academy
01.2017 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Public Policy

University of Virginia

High School Diploma -

Alexandria City High School
Timothy Gants