John Schokora

Experience

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  Boy Scouts of America

  Mar 2015 - Oct 2020

  Eagle Scout

  Eagle Scout and Life Member of the National Eagle Scout Assoc. Held positions of Co-Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Troop Librarian. Successfully completed a two-part Eagle Scout Service Project of renovating a staircase and building a kiosk at a local park, raising $1,300 to complete. Grew in leadership development both with peers and those younger and older than myself.

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  US Army JROTC

  Aug 2018 - May 2022

  Company Commander - CDT/Captain

  Completed four years of JROTC curriculum in high school which consisted of bi-weekly military formations containing drill and ceremony as well as military and school fact and information with one formal Formation per week.Progressed through the ranks until promoted senior year to Company Commander based on a combination rank of academics and leadership.Gained responsibility of roughly fifty underclassmen Cadets and instructed them in military drill and led them through weekly formations.

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  The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Illinois Region

  Nov 2020 - Mar 2021

  Project Manager Team Lead

  Co-Led a team of approximately 15 students to fundraise for the Illinois Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyCoordinated school/community wide fundraising events such as school dress down days and selling of T-Shirts at sporting events. Raised over $12,000 in 4 months.

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  Geneva Park District

  May 2021 - Aug 2024

  Head Aquatics Manager

  Summer work as a Head & Assistant Manager and lifeguard, responsible for overall facility safety and functionality.Managed and oversaw general day-to-day pool functions, including opening and closing procedures, handling patron interactions, operating special events (including birthday parties, general facility rentals, park district day camps, & special recreation camps), reading and reporting facility chemicals, handling front desk and concessions transactions and petty cash, and assisting other management and supervisory staff. Directly responsible for on-deck function and safety as well as the needs of the lifeguard staff.Reviewed performance management as well as discipline through excel spreadsheets. Instructed and helped plan weekly in-service trainings for lifeguard staff to improve and maximize skills.As a Lifeguard and Lifeguard Captain for two and a half years, I worked in teams and in solo capacities when necessary to provide lifesaving care. Additionally, I planned group outings and personal interactions to promote workplace as well as personal development. Show less

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  Indiana University Bloomington

  Aug 2023 - now

  IU Hoosier Scholars Mentor

  Available for mentorship to IU Scholarship recipients.

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  Beta Alpha Psi at Indiana University-Bloomington

  Feb 2024 - now

  Associate Member

  Participating Member in IU's chapter of Beta Alpha PsiPromoting careers within the field of accounting, MIS, and data analyticsAttending various career-oriented workshopsNetworking with potential employers and other studentsBuilding effective networks and avenues towards internships and further employment

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  Turbo Crowd

  Feb 2025 - now

  Project Intern

  Part-time semester long internship with Turbo Crowd through IES Abroad MilanFocused on developing and delivering the 2024 State of Crowdfunding reportCollaborated and met weekly (given the remotely based position) with another intern and a project mangerAnalyzed, cleaned, sorted, and managed Coda databases