Honor Society® member
Thomas Brady
Busser/Host at I currently work as a busser and a host in a local Restaurant
- Columbia College-Chicago
- Filmmaking/Acting
- Class of 2024
- Bloomington, Il
Member since December 2022
About
All throughout High School I received nearly straight A's, even in subjects I struggled in, I did well. In every semester of High School, I was on the honor roll. In terms of extracurricular activities in High School, I was the Vice President of the film club, being able to guide and teach younger classmen in their own passions for filmmaking. I was also involved in my schools theatre department, learning the values of communication, hard work, and being a team player.
I went into College with this same mindset, even though it was during the Covid Lockdowns. Despite the world being so different, I worked just as hard, getting nearly All A's, and managing to get on the Deans list. When I transferred to Columbia, I got involved with many other extracurricular activities , such as the Drama, Screenwriting, and Audio clubs.
In terms of personal achievements, I have created a program where I restore veterans grave stones in cemeteries and replace them with new ones, which give a more detail account of their service. I am also a historical reenactor, teaching the public about the Civil War and WWII, sharing my knowledge with others.
Education
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Columbia College Chicago
Cinema/ Acting
2021 – 2024
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Heartland Community College
Filmmaking
2020 – 2021
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Normal Community High School
2016 – 2020
Honors and awards
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Deans List
At Columbia, I was on the Dean's list.
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Phil Beta Kappa Honor Society
I was accepted into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society due to my high grades.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I intend to become either a filmmaker or actor when I get out of College. This career path is not going to be the easiest, but I wouldn't consider it if it wasn't going to be a challenge. Whichever ends up happening, I will use the skills I have learned to pursue my passion.
- Graduate school interests
If I went to grad school, it would be for either Acting or Filmmaking
- Outside the classroom
In my spare time, I like to make movies (I have written and directed three full length movies, which are on my YouTube page)
Whenever I can, I like to act in my community theatre.
I reenact the Civil War and WWII, educating the public and sharing my interests with others.
Experience
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Busser/Host
I currently work as a busser and a host in a local Restaurant
Dec 2022 – Jan 2023
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Host
I worked as a host during Christmas Break
Dec 2021 – Jan 2022
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Prep Cook
I worked as a prep cook in an Italian restaurant for a summer
Apr 2021 – Aug 2021
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Busser
I worked as a busser for over 2 years at a local steakhouse.
Jun 2017 – Sep 2019
Volunteering
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Living Historian
Civil War/WWII Reenacting groups (21st Illinois Infantry, 1st U.S Infantry Division)
Jul 2018 – Jan 2023
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I volunteer for the community by restoring old grave stones in cemeteries. I primarily work with veterans markers, and updating them for families so they are more accurate
Funeral Home
Jun 2017 – Jan 2023
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Acting
Community Theater
May 2009 – Jan 2023
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
