I enjoy hands-on, technical projects—such as restoring a classic car engine, repairing a high school security golf cart, and experimenting with game development using JavaScript—that allow me to apply problem-solving, engineering, and creative skills Outside of these pursuits, I stay active and challenge myself through running, climbing, ultimate Frisbee, basketball, soccer, weightlifting, backpacking, mountain biking, and snowboarding, while also honing my strategic thinking through chess
Zander Rafferty
Austin,TX
Summary
Offering foundational background in scientific principles, eager to learn and develop in dynamic research environment. Brings solid grasp of laboratory techniques and data analysis, coupled with proficiency in scientific software. Ready to use and develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills in [] role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Red Cross certified lifeguard
Dell Jewish Community Center
06.2023 - Current
- Summer camp swim instructor for 5-11 year olds
- Assisted in organizing and implementing recreational activities and programs.
- Developed strong relationships with patrons through friendly interactions and attentive customer service, generating repeat visitors to the facility.
- Implemented emergency action plans during critical situations, coordinating effectively with team members to achieve positive outcomes.
Soccer Referee
US Soccer
01.2019 - Current
- FC Westlake League referee for ages 18 and under
- Includes E64 and ECNL games (highest level of competitive youth soccer)
- Requires annual training and testing for re-certification
- Referee up to 6 games every weekend during soccer seasons
- Managed conflicts effectively and efficiently by mediating disputes between players, coaches, and spectators when necessary.
- Monitored and managed soccer games to verify safety and promote good sportsmanship for players.
Swim Instructing
Helping Hands of America
10.2023 - Current
- Teaching foster kids ages 5-16 basic swimming skills
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
- Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.
- Used teaching aids such as kickboards, diving rings, and fins correctly to teach students.
Pool Cleaner
Self Employed
01.2021 - Current
- Improved pool water quality by performing regular chemical testing and adjusting treatment levels accordingly.
- Brushed walls, cleaned tiles and vacuumed pool floors to prevent build-up of grime and algae.
Lawn mowing, tree trimming, power washing, pet sitting
01.2018 - Current
- Facilitated tree cleanup using chainsaw for neighbors after seasonal freezes
Education
Nuclear Engineering
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN01.2028
High School - undefined
Anderson High School
12.2024
Python course
HarvardX CS50P
12.2023
Python course, JavaScript course
JetBrains Academy
Skills
- Customer service
- Data Engineering
- Python
- Java
- Javascript
- Microsoft Excel
- Creative thinking
- Solidworks
- Onshape
- Multivariable Calculus
Community Service
- Habitat for Humanity, 2023 (32 hours): Assisted in the construction of houses, helped with roofing and applying roofing/tar paper, installed base boards. Used chop saw and nail gun, volunteered for 8 hour shifts for 4 shifts over the summer
- Eagle Scout Project, 2021 (175 cumulative hours): Constructed 20’ x 10’ storage shed for neighborhood elementary school, created proposal and gained approval from various related officials to begin project. Gathered quotes from concrete and wood suppliers in order to find the best prices available, communicated with concrete supplier and coordinated logistics, set frame for concrete pouring, poured concrete from concrete truck and cared for until ready to dry
- Keep Austin Beautiful, 2022: Worked with groups to clean up city parks and trails
- Trail maintenance at neighborhood mountain bike trail, 2020-21: Removed fallen trees and trimmed limbs and grass
Awards
Completed the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon Winter2023, Began training over4 months in advance with training runs between10 -20 miles, Varsity Boys Track District Qualifier Spring2023, XC Varsity District Qualifier Fall2022, Mu Alpha Theta participation award2022 and2023, VASE (Visual Arts Scholastic Event) State qualifier Spring2022, West Austin News article written about my Eagle Scout project December2022, Received congratulatory letter from Austin’s Mayor Adler for achieving Eagle Scout rank June2021, 2nd overall in the Texas Mountain Bike Race Assoc., Spring Series Spring2021, Required weekly training rides and races across the state of Texas, Trustees' Scholar Award (top10%) Spring2021
Hobbies and Interests
Enjoy tinkering, running, climbing, ultimate, basketball, soccer, weightlifting, backpacking, mountain biking, snowboarding, and chess
Interests
Timeline
Swim Instructing
Helping Hands of America
10.2023 - Current
Red Cross certified lifeguard
Dell Jewish Community Center
06.2023 - Current
Pool Cleaner
Self Employed
01.2021 - Current
Soccer Referee
US Soccer
01.2019 - Current
Lawn mowing, tree trimming, power washing, pet sitting
01.2018 - Current
High School - undefined
Anderson High School
Python course
HarvardX CS50P
Python course, JavaScript course
JetBrains Academy
Nuclear Engineering
Purdue University
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