GRACE WILSON BARNETT
973-710-5211
gracewilsonbarnett@gmail.com
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, Athens, Georgia
Admitted student, Class of 2021
Presidential Leadership Scholar
Anticipated Double Major in Business and Sports Management
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF CONTINUING & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
*Certificate in Sports Business Administration. (Anticipated Completion June, 2017)
MONTCLAIR HIGH SCHOOL, Montclair, NJ (Anticipated Graduation June, 2017)
* 4.2 GPA
* 31 ACT composite
* National Honor Society
* AP US History, AP English, AP Biology, AP Statistics, AP Environmental Science
STEM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
* President, 2016-2017; Increase membership, mentor female students, foster new energy towards exciting projects which will benefit the community while providing students with new learning opportunities within STEM fields.
* Chairperson Fundraising Committee; organized car washes, bake sales, sales of STEM students’ products created with 3D printer. Monies raised funded 75% of STEM projects and supplemented student scholarships for STEM seniors.
* Hydroponic Greenhouse: - With the help of a small group of students and teachers I installed a fully-functioning hydroponic system in a greenhouse designed and built by STEM students. The system currently features an assortment of fish and nutrients and is being used to grow herbs and spices for use in the school’s kitchen.
* Prosthetic Hands for Children- With the help of a mentor, I was connected with E-nable (enablingthefuture.org). E-nable is a guided community of owners of 3D printers willing to provide prosthetic hands for children in need. I worked with a small group of students to print and assemble a variety of different models which will hopefully be cleared for use by E-nable.
ATHLETICS/Equestrian for 11 Years
* United States Equestrian Federation Recognized Rider (6 years)
* Interscholastic Equestrian Association Team Member (4 years)
YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/user/daretodream1999
* Popular Equestrian “YouTuber” with over 25,000 subscribers Internationally
* Role model and “public figure” for young riders all over the world, many of whom I interact with frequently in an attempt to serve as a mentor.
* Brand Ambassador for well-known lifestyle brands including Alp N' Rock and Serengetee
* Published writer and guest blogger for equestrian publications and websites including “HeelsDown”, "The Legal Equestrian", and “Horse Junkies United”
MISS NEW JERSEY TEEN USA 2016
*Selected by The Miss Universe Organization as a State Finalist
*Selected as 2016 Top 15 Semi-Finalist
* Voted 2016 Miss New Jersey Teen “Miss Amity” by peers
* Awarded 2016 Humanitarian Award for collecting over 500 coats for the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Organization
Profiled by the Montclair Times/NJ.com at http://www.northjersey.com/news/nj-state-news/mhs-junior-to-compete-for-miss-new-jersey-teen-usa-crown-1.1434534
Profiled by Baristanet at http://baristanet.com/2015/10/mhs-student-wins-miss-nj-teen-humanitarian-award/
EXTRACURRICULAR AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
*Head of Football Operations, Montclair High School Varsity Football - Assist with recruitment, equipment management, research and scheduling. Acts as administrative assistant to Head Coach.
* Sports Editor, Montclair High School "Mountaineer" * MHS Project Graduation Volunteer 2016-2017
* Community Service Award 2015, 2016, anticipated 2017
* Junior Ambassador, JustWorld International (2 years)
* “Peace Not Wardrobe” Blogger and Fundraising Chairperson/Event Coordinator
* MHS Baking Club - Host baking parties and provide baked goods to Toni’s Kitchen (a local “soup kitchen”) The Human Needs Food Pantry of Montclair and the Concert for Haiti
*Babysitter, Certified by American Red Cross 2012
*PADI Scuba Certifications: Earned 8 PADI certifications during a three week scuba and sailing trip to the Dutch West Indies via the BROADREACH Program
*Certified Lifeguard (American Red Cross)
EMPLOYMENT
Egan And Sons, Montclair, New Jersey (January 2017-present)
* Hostess at popular upscale Irish Gastropub
Wyonegonic Camps for Girls, Denmark, Maine
2016 Leadership Training Program
* Assistant Counselor, girls ages 8-15; training in safety, risk management, child development, and outdoor leadership skills. Provided support to staff members. (Promoted to Counselor mid-season due to staff emergency-- with this I was given the full responsibility of a cabin comprised of three 8 year old girls.)
* Instructor in Horseback Riding and Sailing, occasionally stepping in for Stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) and Low-ropes.
The Little Daisy Bake Shop, Montclair, New Jersey (2015-2016)
* Front Counter Salesperson, assist bakers, owners, responsible for opening/closing, business management, customer service
Essex Equestrian Center Camp Counselor, Summer 2014
* Taught riding, barn management, horse ownership, and general safety skills to children ages 5+ and of all experience levels. Aided in parental relations and camp management.
HOBBIES
Reading, horseback riding, hiking, sailing, writing, football, watching and analyzing sports, and spending time with my family and friends