Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
Extracurricular activities
Awards
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Zachary Tondra

Medina,OH

Summary

Motivated and forward-thinking undergraduate pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering at The Ohio State University. Committed to fostering collaboration, applying creative problem-solving, and embracing continuous growth through reflection and resilience. Passionate about advancing innovation in aerospace technologies while cultivating a mindset that transforms challenges into opportunities for development.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Front End Coordinator

Giant Eagle
08.2023 - 08.2025
  • Enforced company policies attentively while also remaining empathetic toward customer concerns or complaints.
  • Successfully oversaw and handled all merchandising and maintenance for front end.
  • Enhanced employee morale with regular team-building activities, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently managing front-end operations and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Advised and trained new employees in job tasks, offering positive reinforcement.
  • Stepped in to ring up customer purchases during very busy time periods or when store was short staffed.
  • Monitored cash registers regularly for accuracy, reducing discrepancies in financial records at the end of each shift.

Education

High School Diploma -

Medina High School
Medina, Ohio
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
05-2029

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Client communication
  • React proficiency
  • Able to communicate between higher-ups
  • Collaboration
  • Work with people of different background's
  • Hear different points of view
  • Collaborate on a common goal

Interests

  • Jazz Music
  • Skiing
  • Baking
  • Travelling
  • Innovation within technology



Extracurricular activities

  • Member of Buckeye Space Launch Initiative

I collaborate within a multidisciplinary, student-led organization at The Ohio State University dedicated to the design, construction, and launch of high-powered rockets. Contributing to the NASA Student Launch program, where the team engineers a custom payload and launch vehicle to meet competition requirements, achieving a target altitude of 5,000 feet at the annual national event in Huntsville, Alabama. This allows members to gain hands-on experience in aerospace systems, project coordination, and technical problem-solving in a high-performance team environment.

  • Member of AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics)


Awards

  • GPA- 4.601 through high school
  • Graduated with Ohio Honors
  • Graduated with Summa Cum Laude all 4 years of high school
  • Recipient of $5,000 yearly Ohio Governor’s Scholarship
  • National Honors Society
  • Medina Kiwanis $1,000 scholarship recipient
  • Recipient of $2,500 GPD Children's Scholarship

Timeline

Front End Coordinator

Giant Eagle
08.2023 - 08.2025

High School Diploma -

Medina High School

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering

The Ohio State University