Christopher Kinzel

2364 Bennett Avenue, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742

ckinzel06@gmail.com
Home Phone: (732) 451-7331 │Cell Phone: (848) 232-8088

Education
Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES) Manahawkin, New Jersey 08050
SAT: Math │Critical Reading│Score = Expected Graduation: June 2025

Research and Leadership Experiences

MATES Freshman Research Project (50+ hours) Manahawkin, New Jersey 2021
Title: “Examining Differences in Bird Vocalization Among Eastern United
States Species”
● Explored the similarities and differences between bird calls and songs
and how they pertain to certain behaviors
● Developed proficient skills for analyzing previous data
● Presented at the MATES Freshman Research Exposition
Boy Scouts of the Jersey Shore (Venturing), Vice President of Program() Toms River, New Jersey 2023-present
● Oversaw the execution of the Crew’s activities
● Keeps a schedule with event and activity dates
● Surveyed the Crew’s interests in events

Athletic Awards and Career

Point Pleasant High School Boys Tennis, Doubles (100+ hours) Point Pleasant, New Jersey 2022
● Participated in doubles matches
Metedeconk River Yacht Club Swim Team, Breaststroke & Freestyle (50+ Point Pleasant, New Jersey 2020-2021
hours)
● Awarded Most Improved
● Participates in 50 yd. breaststroke and freestyle
Association of Volleyball Professionals, Summer Recreation (12+ Point Pleasant Beach, New 2021-present
hrs.) Jersey
● Participated in a summer beach volleyball recreation program

Extracurricular Activities
MATES Model UN, Member (5+ hours) Manahawkin, New Jersey 2022-present
● Participates in several Model UN meetings per year
MATES Interact Club, Member (no hours yet) Manahawkin, New Jersey 2023-present
● Participates in community service opportunities
MATES Drama Club, Member (no hours) Manahawkin, New Jersey 2023-present
● Participated in skits and whatnot
MATES Spanish Club, Member (10+ hours) Manahawkin, New Jersey 2021-2022
● Participated on educational trips to increase knowledge on Hispanic
cultures

Community Service
Eagle Scout Project (100+ hours) Point Pleasant Beach, New 2020-2021
● Installed three cameras inside the Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church for Jersey
them to live stream their services to parishioners unable to attend
Ocean County Library S.A.I.L. Program, Library Helper (38+ hours) Point Pleasant, New Jersey 2023
● Worked with the library in programs such as reading to children, making
arts and crafts, and shelving books
Pags’ Angels Volunteer Youth Group, Sacred Heart Catholic Church (20+ hrs.) Bay Head, New Jersey 2019-2020
● Helped out with church events and during Mass
American Littoral Society Slade Dale Restoration, Volunteer (4+ hours) Point Pleasant, New Jersey 2020
● Helped place several Christmas tree vanes in branchboxes to prevent
 further erosion of the Slade Dale Sanctuary

Work Experience
Kumo Hibachi Steakhouse Sushi Restaurant, Busboy (7-10.5 hours weekly) Point Pleasant Beach, New 2023
● Served food/drinks to tables, swept floors, cleaned tables, made & Jersey
served soups/salad side dishes, interacted with customers and staff to
ensure a positive dining experience for guests
● Learned more about Japanese food and culture, Chinese language
and culture

Certifications and Personal Attributes

● Earned highest rank of Scouting, Eagle Scout

● Understands and reads conversational Spanish

● Low intermediate level of Chinese

● Demonstrates good time management skills with school work and extracurriculars

● Adept computer and software skills

● Holder of NJ State Boating License

● Can identify every single country on a map including their flags