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Portrait of Thomas Brady

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

  • Columbia College Chicago

    Cinema/ Acting

    2021 – 2024

  • Heartland Community College

    Filmmaking

    2020 – 2021

  • Normal Community High School

    2016 – 2020

Honors and awards

  • Deans List

    At Columbia, I was on the Dean's list.

  • 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

  • Busser/Host

    I currently work as a busser and a host in a local Restaurant

    Dec 2022 – Jan 2023

  • Host

    I worked as a host during Christmas Break

    Dec 2021 – Jan 2022

  • Prep Cook

    I worked as a prep cook in an Italian restaurant for a summer

    Apr 2021 – Aug 2021

  • Busser

    I worked as a busser for over 2 years at a local steakhouse.

    Jun 2017 – Sep 2019

Volunteering

  • Living Historian

    Civil War/WWII Reenacting groups (21st Illinois Infantry, 1st U.S Infantry Division)

    Jul 2018 – Jan 2023

  • 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

  • Acting

    Community Theater

    May 2009 – Jan 2023

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced