Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Academic Recognitions
Leadership
Relevant Experience
Forensics Awards
Extracurricular Activities
Volunteer Experience
Timeline
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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, VA
05.2026

High School Diploma -

Barnes Classical Homeschool
Indianapolis, IN
06.2022

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
Zachary Barnes