Personal Portfolio
👋Hi, I’m Paul Savvas
đź“•About Me
I’m a 9th grader at the Great Mills High School STEM Academy. I have a passion for learning, innovating, and pushing myself. No matter how hard the endeavor is, I’m ready to persevere and achieve them. After all lofty endeavors are proof of our ambitions. As a natural leader, I’m always ready to lead, help and support others. I love to design with CAD, code, and create amazing inventions. I’m a firm believer in organization and using an effective GTD strategy.
I believe in a few basic principles. Firstly, failure is the first step to success. We all make mistakes and that's human. It's what we do with our failures. Whether we give up or use them to improve next time determines our potential. Secondly, it’s never too late to learn. I believe that anyone can learn at any age, which is why I strive to always improve, whether that’s improving my coding skills or improving my writing skills. Lastly, I believe that an open mindset is key to making a change in the world and improving. Only if we are open to accepting our mistakes and failures can we improve and get better.
I’m always happy to help, and if you’d like to inquire about my services or contact me you can do so here.
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đź’ĽJobs & Positions
Summer 2024
Wildewood Community Pool
Worked at the front office and snack shack responded to customer’s needs and dealt with administrative aspects of pool memberships and pool guests.
2020-Ongoing
Freelancer
I have worked with multiple clients helping them perform various tasks. Whether that be, helping them with their technology, organizing their digital life, or helping them design beautiful videos, flyers, or invitations. I have always excelled at my client's needs, going above and beyond and providing professional services.
🎖️Awards
2024
Maryland General Assembly Award for Excellence and Leadership
I received this award from Senator Brain Crosby on behalf of the Maryland General Assembly. This award was meant to represent my outstanding and excellent leadership in my middle school years at the Chesapeake Public Charter School.
🔨Expertise & Skills
Time and Project Management
When it comes to down to time and project management, I’m an expert. I can manage complex projects with high states in a timely and organized manner. I’m available to organize tasks and projects to reach deadlines in a timely and high-quality manner.
Leadership
As a natural leader, I can take the initiative to lead others toward a goal or project. With a vision, I can guide others to a shared and common goal. I’ve taken multiple leadership and helped lead these organizations and groups to success and a better future.
Languages
I’m a native French and English speaker, being able to speak and write them both fluently. I’ve received my Maryland Seal of Biliteracy for French. I also speak a little Spanish having taken Spanish 1 and 2. Being born from a multicultural background, I have a diverse view of the world and understand viewpoints from all around the world.
Engineering
Engineering is my hobby and my passion. I consider myself an expert at the design method, being able to design, test and improve. I love creating practical solutions to daily problems whether they be digital or physical.
Technology
I can consistently troubleshoot IT issues on many platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, and MacOS. I can quickly identify the problem and if not, know how to get the answers to research and solve the problem.
đź“°Leadership Positions
2020-Ongoing
Classroom Leadership
I’ve always shown classroom leadership, whether that be leading a group during a project or helping a classmate understand a concept they were struggling with.
2024-Ongoing
Great Mills High School Mini-Thon
A member of the GMHS Mini-Thon club, I help to raise money for pediatric cancer research. The club raises money through a variety of different fundraisers, including fun whole-school ones.
2024-Ongoing
Great Mills High School Student Government Association
As a member of the GMHS SGA, I help organize school-wide activities such as Homecoming week, school celebrations, fundraisers, and events. It’s an honor and privilege to be able to make a change in the school and help create a better learning environment for all.
2023-2024
Chesapeake Public Charter School Student Government Association President
President of the CPCS SGA, leading the association to raise funds, organize whole school events, and solidify its foundation. As President, I focused largely on building a solid foundation from the previous Student Leadership Committee for future generations to come.
2021-2023
Chesapeake Public Charter School Student Leadership Committee
Worked on various projects to improve the overall school climate as well as organize whole school events. Received designation as a No Place for Hate School every year during the committee’s life span.
❤️Volunteer Opportunities
2024
Testifying in favor of SB0892 at the Maryland General Assembly
As a charter school student, I had the honor and privilege to testify on behalf of the Chesapeake Public Charter School and the Maryland Alliance of Public Charter Schools in favor of Maryland Senate Bill 0892. This bill would unlock more funding for Public Charter schools.
2024
Ambassador between American and French Exchange Students
An exchange student at CPCS permitted students from France to visit the US for 10 days and then American students to visit France for 10 days. As a bilingual French speaker, I acted as a key liaison between French and American students as well as teachers helping offer smooth communications.
2024
Helped Design a Virtual Reality Career Exploration Program
Helped start a potential pilot program in St. Mary’s County Public Schools, where students would use Virtual Reality headsets to try out different jobs they might want to pursue. Helped design and organize the whole logistically aspect of signups and student use.
2024
Neighborhood Trail Signs
I crafted trail signs to mark neighborhood trails with directions to key locations as well as distances for anyone who might require them.
2023
Course Marshall for Patuxent Kids Triathlon
Helped manage the kid's triathlon acting as a course Marshall and ensuring runners and crowd obeyed rules and regulations.
2021-2023
Pepper Ridge Little Free Library
Helped manage the digital aspect of my neighborhood’s little free library including but not limited to installing motion-detected LED lights, creating monthly theme posters to advertise the library, creating an online donation portal, and much more.
2021-2023
Annual Food Drive
Helped organize and run annual food drives to support those in need of food and other basic supplies. Raised over 300 dollars every year and helped people all across the community.
Food Drive
2022
Chesapeake Public Charter School Prospective Parent Night
A few students and I helped conduct tours of CPCS for potential parents who were interested in sending their children there. We help explain our experience at the school as well as provide detailed answers to any questions that they may have had.
🎓Education
2024-Ongoing
Great Mills High School STEM Academy
2015-2024
Chesapeake Public Charter School
CPCS Elementary and Middle School
🏓Hobbies
3D Printing
I’m an avid 3D printing hobbyist. I enjoy design with CAD software making my designs come true with the power of 3D printing. I use this amazing tool as needed, from fixing broken things to designing airplane cabins. You can check out all my public models on my Thangs profile.
Coding
While I may not be a professional, I certainly don’t mind learning. I know how to code in HTML, Python, and the basics of C++. Learning is an ongoing journey, and I’m always ready to learn more code. You can view my GitHub profile by clicking here.
Tinkering
I can’t resist a nerdy engineering session, to build something from scratch or with some inspiration from the web. Whatever materials are available, I’m always ready to solve a problem and build something amazing.
Video and Photo Editing
Making a masterpiece with photos and videos is always an amazing feeling. I love creating beautiful works, in the realm of digital art, whether that may be enhancing a photo or making a memory movie from an amazing vacation.
Violin
In my free time, I also like playing violin. I currently take private classes to further enhance and improve my playing skills.
Reading
I love reading a good book, whether it be science fiction or an informational book to improve or learn a new skill set. I believe that reading unlocks a whole new universe of adventures and potential. Reading is an amazing tool, and once one knows how to use it, the possibilities are endless.
Traveling
There is nothing better in my opinion than expanding my horizons. Traveling allows visiting new places, with new cultures, languages, and foods. It's an amazing way to explore the world and learn about the diverse cultures of the world.
Hiking
I love hiking and exploring nature whether that be climbing a mountain or down to a beach.
Running
I’m an avid runner and love to participate in Cross Country, races, and group runs. If I’m not at my house I’m most likely hitting the road to run.
🎾Sports:
Cross Country
I run for the GMHS varsity Cross Country team during its yearly season in the fall.
Swimming
I swim varsity on the GMHS swim team, competing at meets during its season in winter.
🖥️Software I use
Design
Affinity Suite
Canva
Free CAD
Fusion 360
iMovie
SolidWorks
Productivity
Apple Reminders & Notes
Google Workplace
Microsoft 365
Notion
Todoist
Zapier
Code
C++
GitHub
HTML
NameCheap
Python
OS
Andriod
iOS
Mac OS
Windows
🤝Services
I’m always ready and available to help. I can offer a wide range of services from online to in-person including but not limited to IT troubleshooting, GTD organization, graphic design, content creation, and POS setup. I also can offer a wide variety of other services. If you’d like to inquire about one of these services or something else feel free to contact me. I always exceeded customer expectations offering high quality, professional, and timely results. To inquire or learn more contact me with the form below or message me at the email addresses provided.
✉️Contact Me
Contact me directly by email at resume@paulsavvas.me for all types of inquiries including but not limited to services and resume questions. I try to respond within three business days.