Josh Arcenal

Carson, CA | josharcenal@pm.me | (310) 658-3725

EDUCATION
Carson High School Carson, CA
● Graduation Year: 2023
● Pathway: Environmental Science, Engineering, Technology (ESET)
● UC (CAPPED) GPA: 3.69
● CSU GPA: 3.69
● LAUSD (UNW) GPA: 3.405
● School Rank: 66/325
● Courses: AP Computer Science Principles, AP American Literature, Humanities, Leadership
Los Angeles Community College District Wilmington, CA
● Cumulative GPA: 3.25
● Courses: Art Appreciation I, POL SCI 001, ECON 002, COUNSEL 020, CS 112

EXPERIENCES
Choir (2018 - Present) St. Philomena Catholic Church - Carson, CA
Member
● Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm, and voice production to individualize presentations
and maintain audience interest
● Interpreted and modified music to personalize performances
● Sang in front of large audiences
● Attended regular practices to hone skills
Rock & Crystal Club (2022 - Present) Carson High School - Carson, CA
Founder & President
● In charge of planning, executing, and leading monthly meetings
● Maintains social media presence
● Advertises and promotes club membership and attendance
● Plans events and activities
Human Rights Club (2021- Present) Carson High School - Carson, CA
Vice President
● Assist president’s duties
● Manages reports & presents them to officers
● Facilitates communication between officers & general members of the club
● Helps encourages recruitment & retention of general members
Associated Student Body (Leadership) (2021- Present) Carson High School - Carson, CA
Treasurer
● Audits & signs off of all receipts and expenditures of student funds
● Prepares expenditure reports for ASB activities & presents them to leadership
● Reviews school budget
● Maintain financial records
College Peer Counselor (2022 - Present) Carson High School - Carson, CA
Peer Counselor / Class Treasurer
● Teach students about various colleges & trade schools
● Assist students in applying for college and financial aid/scholarships
● Helps prepare students for post secondary education
Port of Los Angeles (July 2022) San Pedro, CA
Intern
● Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting
● Gained experience & knowledge about the Port of Los Angeles
● Completed large data entries into excel
● Scanned and documented blueprints into the appropriate database
Los Angeles County Registrar (November 2022) San Pedro, CA
Student Clerk
● Check-In, register, and process voters for the election
● Accommodate people with disabilities
● Communacte with people across the language barrier
7Leaves Cafe (November 2022 - Present) Torrance, CA
Team Member
● Quickly produce drinks based on recipes
● Accommodate a customer’s needs based on allergies or substitutions
● Adapt to fast moving situations or problems that my arise

PROGRAMS
UCLA Early Academic Outreach Program (2019 - Present)
EAOP provides students with ongoing academic advising to ensure that they successfully complete the
required college preparatory courses. They specialize in academic advising through the A-G course
requirement required for UCs and CSUs. There are also informational workshops for college prep
requirements.
UCLA EAOP’s AP Readiness Program (Summer, August 2022)
Out of 30 people who applied at my school, I was only 1 of 2 students who were selected to attend and
dorm at UCLA for a week. Through this program, it was possible for me to attend on-campus
classes/workshops, experience college and dorm life, and to further push my academic abilities in AP classes.
EXP “The opportunity engine” (2019 - Present)
EXP is a nonprofit organization, specializing in delivering an innovative, career-based curriculum.
EXP bridges the gap between industry and schools. They provide career preparation, workshop, and internship
connections to high students.
EXP: Young Fellow Program (2020 - Present)
Discussed various social topics dealing with racism, masculinity, and mental wellness. Online
speakers spoke with us and discussed these several topics. They have also discussed their experiences dealing
with those topics
CSULB: Educational Talent Search (2021 - Present)
ETS provides students with support through college searching and career planning. Through this program, I
discovered what I wanted to major in. ETS provides support for academic advising, exploring post-secondary
education, and financial aid application assistance.