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Academic 

•Communication 

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JROTC Fall of 2014 

•To summarize the militarist ideals of the past and future 

•Demonstrated reading, writing, and comprehensive skills in order to form a

report. 

•This report gave the necessary skills and experience in thorough researching

which is extremely valuable in any career field.

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Academic 

•Mathematics 

•“Intro into Wall Street” Spring 2014 

•Create a budgeted report to demonstrate skill in managing finances 

•Used Mathematical calculations to compare/contrast income and expenses to

ensure a balanced budget. 

•This exhibit provided critical skills for the future as it allows me to have a

prepared budget to make sure I do not fall into debt. 

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Academic 

•Science and Technology

•Technical Applications Fall 2011 

•Finished Microsoft Office Certification at the end of the class period. 

•Completed all technological standards for Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Professional,

etc. 

•This exhibit provided critical skills in the workplace being able to use any of the standard

business software without problem. 

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Academic 

•Problem Solving•JROTC Spring 2014 

•Solve and work through obstacles in a stressful atmosphere 

•Used quick mental thinking and problem solving skills to overcome each obstacle in a timely

manner 

•This event allowed me to develop the skills of problem solving under stressful circumstances

which occurs in all workplaces. 

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Personal Management 

•Responsibility 

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JROTC 2014 

•Alpha Company Commander  –  responsible for Day to Day operations of Morning JROTC

Shift 

•Demonstrated leadership, management, and social skills while working with JROTC Cadets 

•Being Company Commander gave me important leadership and management skills

necessary for a career in business. 

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Personal Management 

•Organization 

•JROTC 2014 

•Conducting Formation to ensure Military Organization and discipline 

•Demonstrated management and organizational skills in forming of a proper formation

throughout the day. 

•Conducting Formation gave me the skills to quickly organize and ensure everyone was in the

necessary position before inspection. 

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Personal Management 

•Flexibility and Initiative 

•Fall 2014 

•Managed schoolwork, varsity athletics, and student leadership positions 

•Demonstrated dealing with time restraints and time management skills with Football, School,

and Presidency at NTHS 

•Managing all these activities allowed me critical experience in time management which is

needed not only for a career but life as well. 

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Personal Management 

•Career Development 

•Fall 2014 

•Accepted into Sam Houston State University Business College 

•Demonstrated initiative and dedication by applying as soon as available and entering

early admissions. 

•This is the University I will attend, and getting accepted means that I have the next part

of my life secure. 

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Teamwork  •Responsiveness 

•Summer 2014 

•Passed critical S.H.A.R.P. training at National Guard. 

•Trained on sexual harassment, suicide, and drug abuse prevention 

•Learned major skills on professionalism in the workplace. 

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Teamwork  

•Contributing 

•JROTC Spring 2014 

•Specialized in English and Mathematics in National Competition

•Made large contributions to the State Championship team. 

•Learned to be a part of the bigger picture and that one person cannot specialize in

all fields. 

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Teamwork  

•Membership 

•JROTC Fall 2014 

•Team Member and Squad Member in Army National Guard•Developed great team work skills making sure that my required task was done to the best of

my ability. 

•Recognized that one cannot be the leader every time but must sometimes be a follower and a

listener.