5258 Cedar Valley Rd. Traverse City, MI 49684 (231)275-7444, charlierogers3.14@gmail.

com

Charlie Rogers

Objective

After I go to college, I hope to achieve a career in computer programming since this is an area where I am already skilled and enjoy very much. When I was in eighth grade I learned how to program in the BASIC language. I began to make my programs more and more complex, and before long I wanted to find a more powerful language. In ninth grade I learned Java, and this opened the door for me to make an interactive database program, a computer game, and other smaller programs. My love for programming ties right in with my love for math because the fundamentals of computer programming are rooted in basic mathematical logic. Ever since I learned algebra in seventh grade I have loved the logical processes involved with math. These skills most likely led to my love for programming. After getting my feet wet in the industry of computer programming, I hope to branch off on my own and start my own computer programming business. I have thought that designing custom management software for businesses could be a possible area to specialize in. Even from my limited life experiences so far, I believe that I have the skills to manage my own business. I have been the Senior Patrol Leader of my Boy Scout troop for a year and a half, and I usually take command of the situation when working in a group of people.

Education

2011-2013 College Preparation 9th Grade

West Senior High

Traverse City, MI

Student Tech Class: In Student Tech, myself and two other students helped out our school's IT department by doing simple repairs and setups on the computers and by assisting students with their technical questions. Engineering Graphics: In this drafting class we made mechanical drawings of various objects and also did an egg drop project where we used problem solving skills. My teacher also entered one of my drawings in a regional contest for mechanical drawings and I won first place. My drawing then went on to get ninth in the state. AP World History: This class is an equivalent to a first year college course in world history. I wrote a 5 (the highest score) on the final AP Exam. AP Statistics: This class is the equivalent to an introductory college course in statistics. I also scored a 5 on the AP

10th Grade

Exam in this class. 2009-2011 7th Grade Algebra I: This was the year that I jumped ahead in math classes to Algebra I by skipping pre-Algebra. This class consisted of learning the fundamentals of algebraic manipulation and functions. 8th Grade Geometry: This class was a general geometry class. However, it went more in-depth that a typical public school geometry class. For example, we studied how to properly construct mathematical proofs. Trinity Lutheran School Traverse City, MI

High School Preparation

Professional experience

2012-2013 Dock Hand

Beaver Island Marina

Beaver Island, MI

I worked at this job in the summer of 2012 and returned in the summer of 2013 with plans to return again in 2014. Details of the job included docking and fueling boats, cleaning and delivering rental cars, managing the office while my boss was at lunch.

2011-2012 General Labor

Rogers Home Maintenance

Traverse City, MI

This was my first true job, working for my parents' business. I helped with yard cleanups, landscaping, and other menial tasks.

Languages

English- since birth Spanish- 2 years high school Spanish

Extracurricular activities

2011-2013: Traverse City West High School Titan FIRST Robotics Team 2011-2013: Traverse City West High School Math League 2008-2013: Boy Scout Troop 30

Volunteer experience

Aug. 2013: Stacking chairs and organizing hymnals for Beaver Island Christian Church Aug. 2013: baking a pie for the Beaver Island Christian Church bake sale Jan. 2013- May 2013: building benches for the Cedar Run Creek Natural Area (Eagle Project) Dec. 2012- Jan. 2013: Cleaning out stalls and working on pastures at the Reigning Liberty Ranch Sep. 2010- May 2011: 20 hours service to Trinity Lutheran Church as required by confimation class Sep. 2009- May 2010: 20 hours service to Trinity Lutheran Church as required by confimation class Oct. 2009: 1.5 hrs. mapping trails for BSA Camp Kellog in Kalkaska, MI Nov. 2009: 3hrs. Cleaning up garbage in the woods at D.H. Day campground Nov. 21, 2009: 2hrs. helping run a rummage sale at Trinity Lutheran Church Oct. 2010: 1hr. Raking leaves in neighborhood around Trinity Lutheran Church Fall 2010: 2hrs. Cleaning up plant waste in Trinity Lutheran Church gardens Dec. 2010: 2hrs. Helping to design the set for Trinity Lutheran School's Christmas play

Awards received

June 2013: Letter for Titan robotics 2012-2013 season Oct. 2012: Letter for Acedemic Excellence in 9th grade May 2012: 9th place in the state for a mechanical drawing in MITES competition 2006-2011: 3rd through 6th grade high honors awards

References

Patricia Anderson, VP/Manager Beaver Island Marina, 25860 Main St., Beaver Island, MI 49782, (231)448-2300 Philip Leete, Titan Robotics Coach, (231)421-1683 or (231)409-0184 Chris Stein, BSA Troop 30 Scoutmaster, 2634 Ra Wa Si Ave., Traverse City, MI 49685, (231)922-8145

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