Josh Loew - Student Senate Vice-Chair

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1 Josh Loew - Student Senate Vice-Chair 187 Fortescue Rd. Newport, NJ jloew123@gmail.com Objective: Seeking to be the graduation speaker at the 2018 Cumberland County College Commencement Ceremony in order to describe my journey through Cumberland County College, and use that story to encourage others to strive for something greater. This valuable opportunity would give me the opportunity to encourage my peers and help them to remember the significance of this journey. Work Experience/Professional Training/ Internships- U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Cape May, NJ --- Biological Science Intern June 5, August 31, 2017 I applied for an unpaid internship in Cape May, NJ to serve as a biological science intern where I was able to contribute to the conservation of our environmental and natural resources. I also was able to develop my knowledge and skills on various topics including migratory shorebirds, invasive/native plant species, waterfowl, pesticides, government procedures, data recording, data entering, bat sensory equipment, nekton, safety, and various habitats. This time I spent was unpaid, but gave a sense of positive change in my community and country. New Jersey FFA Association, Trenton, NJ State Sentinel May May 2017 I was elected to serve as the State Sentinel for this association in order to promote premier leadership, personal growth, and career success. During this experience I received training in leadership, public speaking, teamwork, time management, and organization. I facilitated leadership workshops, gave speeches, and helped run state events. I talked with legislators in Washington D.C and studied the agriculture in South Africa for 2 weeks. I traveled to various high school chapters and taught the importance of agriculture and FFA to students. Beaver Dam Boat Rentals, Newport, NJ Boat Operator

2 June 2013 Present I started out working at this local company as a dock hand cleaning boats and learning the ropes. My duties include packaging bait, customer assistance, loading boats, docking boats, mowing the lawn. This year I am the head boat operator towing boats in and out of the Oranoken Creek While working at Beaver Dam I must have knowledge about the local wildlife in order to educate customers. Northeast Precast, Millville, NJ Welder June September 2015 Over the summer, I worked as a fabricator welding up concrete forms made from steel, and operating machinery including forklifts, plasma cutters, brake press, shears, rolls, punches, oxy-fuel torches, stick welders, and MIG welders. This was a valuable opportunity that taught me about safety and hard work. Farmhand/ Landscaper, NJ Worker June September 2017 Over the summers, I worked various jobs but always found a way to get even more work. When I was 12 I began working on a local vineyard picking weeds and trimming grape vines. Following this, I got a job helping as a landscaper for a guy who fixed large boats. I either did landscaping or painted boat bottoms. I also found a job one summer helping mow lawns and care for horses. Education/ Vocational Training- Cumberland County College, Vineland, NJ Environmental Science Major September Present Cumberland Regional High School, Bridgeton, NJ September June 2016 Cumberland County Technical Education Center, Bridgeton, NJ Welding Technology September Community Service- Lindley G. Cook 4-H Camp Clean-up 4 Hours 2018

3 Jacksonville Community Breakfast 3.33 Hours 2018 Bayshore Center at Bivalve Sorter 3.5 hours 2018 Northern Burlington FFA Cutting Greens 2.5 hours 2017 Jacksonville Community Breakfast 2.5 hours 2017 Columbus s Live Nativity Scene 2.5 hours 2017 Cape May National Wildlife Refuge Animal Tagging 4 hours 2017 Celebration of Lights Cumberland County College Assistant 2 hours 2017 Cumberland County College Gala Assistant 6 hours 2017 Cumberland County Colleges President Holiday Party Assistant 4 hours 2017 Cumberland County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Volunteer 4 hours 2017 Northern Burlington Craft Fair Assistant 2.5 hours 2017 Presidential Inauguration Cumberland County College Assistant 4 hours 2017 Second Nature Club Fundraiser 1.5 hours 2017 Youth Group Community Breakfast 2.5 hours 2017 Youth Group Live Nativity Scene 2.5 hours 2017 Disability Support Services Cumberland County College Note Taker 24 hours 2016 Indianapolis Cultural Trail Cleanup 4 hours 2016 FFA Bake Sale 3 hours 2015 Hug-A-Bear 4 hours 2015 Festival of Lights Cohanzick Zoo Assistant 1 hour 2015 FFA Bake Sale 3 hours 2014 Hug-A-Bear 4 hours 2014 FFA Bake Sale 3 hours 2013 Hug-A-Bear 4 hours 2013 Superstorm Sandy Cleanup 12 hours 2012 Extra-Curricular Activities/ Affiliations- New Jersey FFA Alumni Leadership Committee Officer FFA New Jersey State Sentinel FFA Chapter President FFA Chapter Vice President FFA Chapter Sentinel FFA member

4 Cumberland County College Gardening Club Secretary Cumberland County College Cross Country Cumberland County College Student Senate Vice-Chair Phi Theta Kappa Member 2016-present Cumberland County College Student Senate SkillsUSA member National Honor Society Vice President National Honor Society member National Art Honor Society member Cumberland Regional High School Spring track Cumberland Regional High School Winter track 2015 Cumberland Regional High School Cross country 2015 Chess club Achievements/ Accomplishments SkillsUSA national gold medalist welding sculpture National FFA Proficiency winner in Outdoor Recreation NJCAA Division III 2nd team All-American in cross country 2016 New Jersey State FFA Degree nd team All-Conference Garden State Athletic Conference XC 2016 Distinguished Honors (Straight A s) 15/16 marking periods Perfect Attendance 3 marking periods- CCTEC st place in state for individual demonstration CDE FFA nd in FFA Environmental & Natural Resources CDE & th place FFA Poultry Judging CDE st place Cumberland County track meet 1600m 2016 Tri County Conference All Conference Award cross country 2015 MVP, Rookie of the Year, Golden Horse award CRHS track Varsity track/cross country with 15 medals- ( ) SkillsUSA state gold medalist ornamental iron design-2015

5 New Jersey FFA Proficiency winner Outdoor Recreation SkillsUSA state gold medalist welding sculpture-2016 Outstanding Achievement/ performance- cross country 16 kids fishing derby trophies/certificates- ( ) Garden State Deer Classic First place youth-typical Muzzleloader Japanese American Citizens League Citizenship Award CCTEC 2016 Helen Utley Memorial Scholarship President's Education Award- Academic excellence CRHS-2016 President's list fall semester at CCC Academic Achievement Letter CRHS Outstanding accomplishment/performance Agriculture CRHS 2016 School Counts- Freshman, sophomore, Junior, and Senior CRHS $10,000 scholarship to Ohio Technical College $10,000 scholarship to Ohio Technical College Joshua Geary Memorial Scholarship Cumberland County Board of Agriculture Scholarship-2016 Vineland Jersey Fresh Scholarship-2016 Certificates- American Welding Society (AWS) entry level welder Boaters Safety Certificate Department of Interior Motorboat Operator Certification Course Non-Motorized Module U.S. Department of Interior NSC Defensive Driving Course 9th Edition