Honor Society® member
Jacob Gendreau
Level Designer, Pakicetus Remastered Video Game at Polymorphic Game Studio Video game design and development using Git for version control. Interpret input from others on the team for level design. Apply 3D modeling software for sound design and art assets. Create inventive ideas for play levels. Collaboration, communication, and leadership abilities.
- Computer Science
- Class of 2027
- Spokane, Washington
Member since September 2024
Education
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University of Idaho
Computer Science with Minors in Cybersecurity and Mathematics
2023 – Present
Honors and awards
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2024 University of Idaho College of Engineering Spring Dean’s List
Academic Achievement - 4.0 GPA
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2024 University of Idaho Lionel Hampton Jazz Fest Outstanding Musician Award
Outstanding Bass Player
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2024 Nomination to The National Society of Leadership and Success
I earned this honor because of my academic accomplishments and leadership potential.
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2023 University of Idaho Lionel Hampton Jazz Fest Outstanding Musician Award
Outstanding Bass Player
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2023 University of Idaho College of Engineering Fall Dean’s List
Academic Achievement - 4.0 GPA
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2023 Mead High School Class Valedictorian
4.0 GPA Academic Achievement
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2023 Mead High School Medallion Honor Graduate
Graduates with a 3.75 or better GPA (I received 4.0 GPA all four years of high school)
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2023 Mead High School Senior Department Award for Computer Science
Represents hard work, creativity, dedication, determination, and unparalleled achievement.
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2023 Seattle Worldstrides Heritage Festival Maestro Award for Bass, Instrumental Sweepstakes Award, 1st Place Outstanding Band Award, 1st Place Jazz Band Award, 1st Place Combined Concert Band Award, 1st Place Percussion Ensemble Award
All the awards are for playing the bass and percussion instruments.
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2023 Outstanding Bass Player Award and Outstanding Rhythm Section Award at the University of Montana Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival
Awards are for playing the bass.
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2023 AP Scholar With Distinction Award
Academic achievement award for 4.0 GPA.
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2022 AP Scholar Award for Outstanding Advanced Placement Scores
Award recognizes exemplary college-level achievement for scoring 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams.
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2022 Met Entry Requirements for the National Merit Scholarship Program
Among the 50,000 PSAT participants with the highest Selection Index score.
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2021 Mead High School Marching Band Most Inspirational Front Ensemble Member
Inspired my fellow bandmates to perform at their best.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Completing a higher education degree is extremely important as it will equip me with various abilities, knowledge, and experiences that will impact my community. I’m excited to gain an understanding of in-depth, specialized computer science knowledge while working in conjunction with critical thinking and problem-solving skills. I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with minors in mathematics and cybersecurity at the University of Idaho Honors Program. Through my life experiences and higher education, I am looking forward to becoming a Back-End Network Programmer. After graduating, I want to acquire a master’s degree and develop virtual reality games, ultimately founding my own gaming company.
- Graduate school interests
University of Washington
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Vanderbilt University
Georgetown University- Outside the classroom
My hobbies include building gaming computers, designing video games for competitions and personal experience, pickleball, and tennis.
Experience
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Level Designer, Pakicetus Remastered Video Game
Polymorphic Game Studio Video game design and development using Git for version control. Interpret input from others on the team for level design. Apply 3D modeling software for sound design and art assets. Create inventive ideas for play levels. Collaboration, communication, and leadership abilities.
Jun 2024 – Aug 2024
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Customer Service
Gonzaga University Concessions Worked at a concession stand for men’s and women’s basketball games, earning funds for Mead High School band fees. Used a computerized cash register and completed inventory sheets. Provided customer service, and checked food items for quality and safety standards. Kept the area clean, sanitary, and safe.
Feb 2022 – Feb 2023
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Teacher and Mentor
Mead Summer STEM Academy Taught 2nd-6th graders computer programming skills. Mentored and developed relationships with students. Took direction from organizers, and provided analytical and critical thinking skills. Committed, focused, and motivated to give each student an enriching experience.
Jul 2021 – Jul 2023
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Owner: Marketing, Customer Service, Quality Control
Jake's Lawn Mowing Service Personal lawn mowing business that included marketing, customer service, and quality control. Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of truck, trailer, and all lawn care equipment. Mow and trim lawns using power mowers, riding mowers, and edgers. Weekly billing and collection.
May 2016 – Jul 2023
Volunteering
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College of Engineering Ambassador Participate in outreach events and activities promoting STEM concepts to K-12 students. Connect with prospective students to the College of Engineering. Establish relationships with professionals, university faculty, and administrators.
University of Idaho
May 2024 – May 2025
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UIdaho Bound After a marching band performance for potential incoming freshmen students, I volunteered to manage the Marching Band Booth. I helped recruit members, answered questions, and encouraged students to join the Vandal Marching Band.
University of Idaho
Mar 2024
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Mead Food Bank Volunteer Assisted in the pickup and delivery of donated food to satellite locations around the Spokane community.
Mead Food Bank
Jan 2023 – Jun 2023
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Mead High School Voter Registration Volunteer Volunteered time at social study classes encouraging students to register to vote.
Spokane County Voter Registration
Sep 2022
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Mead Jazz Festival Volunteer Troubleshooting and support of on-stage electric instruments. Assisted with on-stage amplifier issues, reorganization of the rhythm section, and tear-down of every performing band during the festival.
Mead High School
Mar 2022 – Mar 2023
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Mead High School Band Craft Fair Volunteer Volunteered to help set up tables, chairs, mats, booth sections, and electrical equipment. Worked the concessions stand, ticket sales, tear-down and assisted with the testing and organization of the band electrical cables.
Mead High School Band
Nov 2021 – Nov 2022
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Dan Kleckner Golf Classic Volunteer Played the cymbals and drums in the Mead High School Percussion during the two-day golf tournament that raises money in support of local veterans and assistance programs.
Dan Kleckner Golf Classic
Aug 2021 – Aug 2022
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Junior Advisory Board, Spokane County Fairgrounds Co-Chair (Fall 2021-Fall 2022) Helped lead meetings, took notes, and contacted members as needed regarding attendance and ability to collect necessary materials for children’s crafts. Delivered the fair newsletter to vendors and took pictures of vendor booths during the yearly fair. (2 hours/month) Member (Spring 2019-June 2023) Monthly meetings to brainstorm and gather materials for the free children’s crafts at the Spokane County Interstate Fair in the fall. Distributed fliers and checked in with vendors during the fair each fall. Meetings every month to develop professional, public leadership skills.
Spokane County Fairgrounds
Aug 2019 – Jun 2023
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
Additional information
Organizations
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University of Idaho Vandal Marching Band (opens in a new tab)
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University of Idaho Jazz Band (opens in a new tab)
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University of Idaho Jazz Choir (opens in a new tab)
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University of Idaho Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Club (opens in a new tab)
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University of Idaho Geology Club (opens in a new tab)
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University of Idaho Clocktower Club (opens in a new tab)
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Game Jams (opens in a new tab)
