JAMES M. PECKENHAM

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1599 Bald Mountain Road, Orland, ME, 04472, United States
207-356-8516


SCHOOL
567 Bates College, Lewiston, ME, 04240, United States
207-356-8516
jpeckenh@bates.edu

EDUCATION

John Bapst Memorial High School:2000-2004; Graduated w/ Honors (3.7 GPA)

Bates College: 2004-Present; B.A. in Rhetoric and East Asian Studies (3.32 GPA overall to present; 3.68 within Rhetoric, and 3.5 within East Asian Studies)

Nanjing University: Bates FSA 2006; Intensive Chinese Language, Selected Topics on Chinese Economy, Chinese Self & Society (3.5 GPA for semester); Featured Photographer in Nanjing FSA 2006 Photo Exhibit

WORK EXPERIENCE

Freshwater Stone and Brickwork
P.O. Box 15, US Route 1, Orland, ME, 04472
Mason Tender and Assistant to Mason: Worked as a mason tender aiding in the construction of chimneys and fireplaces, as well as being responsible for construction site cleanup.
Summer 2004

New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council
305 W. 44th Street, New York, NY, 10036
Summer Internship Program: Interned in the legal department, assisting in office duties such as spreadsheet work and updating of files, and researched labor practices of hotels and motels throughout New York City, as well as aiding in organizing union workers at hotels and motels.
Summer 2005

Bucksport Pool
School Street, Bucksport, ME, 04472
Lifeguard/Swimming Instructor: As a lifeguard I was responsible for the safety of pool patrons, and was a swimming instructor I taught young children the essentials of water safety and how to swim successfully.

Office of College Advancement
Bates College, Lewiston, ME, 04240
Student Caller: Worked as a student caller, whose responsibilities are primarily contacting alumni and parents of students and asking for donations to the Bates Fund.
Winter 2007

America Reads Tutor
Bates College, Lewiston, ME, 04240
Reading Tutor: As a reading tutor, I would go to a local Lewiston Middle School and assist children in reading and reading comprehension.
Winter 2007

ACTIVITIES

Bates College Varsity Swim Team 2004-2005 Season: backstroker...two-time "Lifter of the Week"

Bates College Water Polo 2004-Present: starter as a freshman and scored a goal against Dartmouth at Bowdoin Tournament Fall 2005...Captain

Manic Optimists Acapella Group 2004: bass and tenor...participated in Fall Concert

Crosstones Acapella Group 2004: bass and tenor...featured soloist in Fall Concert

Amateur Road Runner 2004-Present: participate in several road races a year including the July 4th Walter Hunt Memorial 3K, the Epic Sports New Year 5K, the Fort Knox Bay Festival 5K, and the Orland River Day 5K...placed second in Orland River Day 5K (2006)

OTHER SKILLS

Certified in CPR and First Aid...Certified Swimming Instructor...Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel...

References available