Zachary Barnes
Purceville,Virginia
Summary
Highly motivated and articulate college student, working toward BA in Government at Patrick Henry College, seeks professional internship. Ability to take on leadership roles, develop group projects, or take on independent assignments. Extensive experience in policy debate, moot court, and mock trial competitions has refined research, writing, logic, and presentation skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Campus Security Officer
Patrick Henry College
08.2023 - Current
- Ensures adherence to all policies, procedures, and regulations related to campus security operations
- Provides customer service support to students, faculty, and staff regarding security related issues
Store Associate
Target
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment while staying organized and attentive to detail
Landscaping Crew Member
Spectrum Landscaping
06.2021 - 07.2021
Landscaping Crew Member
Spectrum Landscaping
07.2020 - 08.2020
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Government
Patrick Henry College
Purcellville, VA05.2026
High School Diploma -
Barnes Classical Homeschool
Indianapolis, IN06.2022
Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Communication
- Research
- Writing
- Data Analyzation
- Fast-paced Work Environment
- Teamwork
- PowerPoint Proficient
- Excel Proficient
Certification
- FEMA Certification: ICS 100
- SPSS Proficient
Academic Recognitions
Indiana Top Scholar Award,
Ball State University, 2019
- Achieved a Top ACT score for State of Indiana
ACT Test
- Superscore 35
- Composite Score 33
- Ranked in top 1 % for US and Indiana
- Perfect Score in English, Reading, and Science
President's List, PHC
Purcellville, VA
- Fall semester 2022
- Fall semester 2023
Leadership
- American Politics and Policy Student Board: Deputy of Fundraising 2023-2024
- Varsity Mock Trial Team Captain, PHC, 2024
- NCFCA Student Advisory Council, Region VI, 2021-2022
Relevant Experience
Jr. Analyst - PHC Vanguard Intelligence Special Project, Fall 2023
- Drafted and developed briefs pertaining to human trafficking in South America for review by the intelligence community
Forensics Awards
High School
- High School Mock Trial - 2022 Indiana State Champion
- NCFCA National Championship 2022 - 3rd Place Moot Court
- NCFCA National Championship 2022 - 3rd Place Oral Advocate
- NCFCA Nationals Championship 2021 - 3rd Place Policy Debate
Collegiate
- Moot Court Intramural Champion - 2022 Patrick Henry College
- IU School of Law, Regional Semifinalist - American Moot Court Association 2023
- IU School of Law, Regional 3rd Place Speaker - American Moot Court Association 2023
- Happy Valley Invitational, Outstanding Witness - American Mock Trial Association 2023
- National Championship Tournament, Honorable Mention - American Mock Trial Association 2023
- UNC Regional Tournament, All Regional Attorney - American Mock Trial Association 2024
Extracurricular Activities
- Varsity Mock Trial Team, PHC, 2022-2023, 2023-2024
- Varsity Moot Court Team, PHC, 2022-2023, 2023-2024
- Indianapolis Kings Baseball 2017-2020
- Patrick Henry College Baseball Team 2022-2024
Volunteer Experience
Student Camp Volunteer, Classical Conversations Parent Practicum, Indianapolis, IN, 2014-2019
- Utilized problem solving skills to resolve conflicts between children in a respectful manner, while providing a safe learning environment
- Volunteered 194 hours over 6 summers
Assisted Living Center Volunteer, Indianapolis, IN, 2013-2020
- Built long term relationships with residents through activities and weekly visits
- Volunteered weekly from 2013 until Covid-19 pandemic shutdowns prevented in-person visits beginning in early 2020
- Volunteered 525+ hours
Timeline
Campus Security Officer
Patrick Henry College
08.2023 - Current
Store Associate
Target
05.2023 - 08.2023
Landscaping Crew Member
Spectrum Landscaping
06.2021 - 07.2021
Landscaping Crew Member
Spectrum Landscaping
07.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Government
Patrick Henry College
High School Diploma -
Barnes Classical Homeschool
- FEMA Certification: ICS 100
- SPSS Proficient
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