Gianna Brucato

1501 9th avenue

Toms River, New Jersey
gbrucato.0.3.3.1@gmail.com
Cell Phone: (609) 848-3755

Education
Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES) Manahawkin, New Jersey 08050
SAT: Math 670, Critical Reading 670 = Score 1340 Expected Graduation: June 2019
SAT Subject Tests: Math Level II pending, U.S. History pending Unweighted GPA: 87.642
ACT: pending

Leadership and Ministry Experiences

Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) Whiting, New Jersey October 2016
● Organized a community wide presentation about Catholics in need
of assistance overseas (50+ hours)
● Collected monetary donations to be given to those who aid in
reformation (10+ hours)
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Whiting, New Jersey 2010-present
● Teaches Catechism (CCD) for 6 years, prepares 4th graders for
Confirmation (250+ hours)
● Aids teaching Vacation Bible school yearly, educating 1st graders
on the Catholic faith (80+ hours)
● Appointed Senior Altar Server by the Archdiocese of Trenton (500+
hours)
● Organizer of the Giving Tree event and collector of all donations
(50+ hours)
● Leader of the annual Thanksgiving Luncheon, providing meals for
people who do not have people to celebrate with (50+ hours)
MATES Freshmen Independent Research Project: The Comparison of Stress Manahawkin, New Jersey September 2015-
on the Hearts of Males and Females (100+ hours) March 2016
● Utilized research skills in collecting heart rates when the subject is
put under stress
● Developed methodology and collected background research on
different heart rates between males and females
● Presented research at the MATES Freshmen Research Project
Symposium

Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore (GSJS) Membership and Service

Raised money that was used for exploring and highlighting various cultures Ocean County, New Jersey 2012-2018
(500+ hours)
● Became immersed within the diverse cultures in both Sydney and
Cairns, Australia
● Traveled through Auckland, New Zealand, taking in the drastically
different geography
● Explored Hawaii and visited the Pearl Harbor museum to broaden
my personal education
● Explored the history found in Savannah, Georgia
Taught younger Girl Scouts the importance of exploring different countries Manchester, New Jersey 2018
(10+ hours)
Currently in the process of earning the Girl Scouts Gold Award Manchester, New Jersey 2017-present

Extracurricular Activities
MATES Yearbook Contributor Manahawkin, New Jersey 2015-present
Active member and creator of various MATES activity pages
MATES Spanish Club Member Manahawkin, New Jersey 2015-present
Supportive member of community outreach and churro sale fundraisers
Manchester Township High School Winter Track and Field Athlete Manchester, New Jersey 2016-present
Shot Put thrower of 29.6 feet
Manchester Township High School Spring Track and Field Athlete Manchester, New Jersey 2017-present
Discus thrower of 67.4 feet
MATES Key Club Member Manahawkin, New Jersey 2016-present
Supportive member of fundraisers and promoter of elections
MATES Focus on the Drive Member Manahawkin, New Jersey 2017-present
Active participant of spreading information and collecting signatures to
ensure a safer driving environment

Community Service
American Cancer Society, Relay for Life, Fundraiser (20+ hours) Manchester, New Jersey 2012-present (yearly)
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Youth Ministry Whiting, New Jersey 2012-present
● Participant in semiannual car washes for the elderly (50+ hours)
● Collected and organized clothes for Mother Seton’s Cellar to give to
people in unfortunate times of need (100+ hours)
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Food Pantry Whiting, New Jersey 2010-present
● Collector of donations for pantry that provides food for people in
unfortunate times of need (50+ hours)
Hurricane Sandy Reconstruction efforts Seaside Park, New Jersey 2012-2013
● Participated in beach sweeps to rid the sand of washed up waste
(50+ hours)
● Stocked schools within Seaside, New Jersey, with books for the
flooded libraries (25+ hours)
March of Dimes, March for Babies (10+ hours) Mercer County Park, New Jersey 2018
● Fundraised with a group to donate money to fight for the health of
mothers and their babies
● Walked to show support of the mothers that have to fight to save the
lives of their babies

Work Experience
Child Care Provider (ages 2-12) Manchester, New Jersey Per Diem
Harry Wright Lake Beach Attendant Manchester, New Jersey 2018-present
(seasonal)

Certifications and Personal Attributes

● American Heart Association CPR and babysitting certified
● Holder of a New Jersey boating license
● Arduous worker as evident in the rigorous course load at MATES while also participating in extracurricular activities
● Works well with others as well in a team environment as demonstrated in endless school and church fundraisers
● Excellent Communication Skills as demonstrated in the education of 4th grade CCD children
● Received a sponsored trip to Italy with MATES, in order to explore history and different cultures