1. 104 Fieldstone Drive
Basking Ridge NJ 07920
Phone: 908-731-9793
E-mail: Thomasjcozza@gmail.com
Thomas Joseph Cozza
Objective My objective is to secure a challenging and rewarding position in the field of sales where I
can utilize my formal education, training, and skills to be a successful member of this
company.
Education Bachelors of Science, Montclair State University (December 2011)
• Member of the Teacher Education Program.
• Honor Student
NJ TeachingCertification – Advanced StandingK-12Physical Educationand Health
Graduate of Ridge High School (Blue Ribbon High School) Class 2005
Work Experience Teacher for the Greater Newark School District (5 Years):
Full time Physical Education and Health teacher at Link Middle School. I was
responsible for creating lesson plans, and teaching engaging classes that created a
positive learning environment. Taught elective classes in Finance and Investing as
well. Split time in the district at Westside High School. There I taught full-time
Physical Education/Health classes, I participated in Extended Learning Time, Peer
Leadership Council meetings, and held position as Special Teams Coordinator and
Strength and Conditioning coach for the football team in the offseason. Acquired
expert knowledge of Microsoft Office for data and classroom use. Continued to
develop excellent communication skills as a leader of the classroom and athletic
teams. Completed my student teaching and substitute work at Eastside High School
and Bernard’s Township School District.
Sales:
Personal Training (12 years)
I have conducted personal training sessions for clients at in-home and private facilities
for over 10 years. Originally I started working in gyms like LA fitness, Bally’s, and the
YMCA where I was a part of their sales team as a youth. From there I became creative
and showed my entrepreneurship and created my own business working one on one or
in group training with clientele. Here, I maintained clients and grew my clientele base
every year through email campaigns, referrals, social media, and social events. I was in
charge of creating rates, scheduling, time management, utilizing marketing tools, and
picking appropriate settings to work out based on weather/season. I was responsible for
creating a communication forum with current and potential clients.
Construction Bergen/Essex Counties (13 years)
Starting in 2004 I worked for construction, landscaping and snow removal companies
and gained great knowledge of these industries. Since 2004, I worked privately with clients
helping them with residential projects. My method of obtaining these clients was through
different sales and marketing strategies. Experience, along with guidance from close
family members who spent a lifetime in the business, prepared me to work as General
Contractor for my first home back in 2015. I knocked the house down and built
a brand-new, larger dwelling. I was responsible for hiring, budgets, permits, architectural
planning, demolition, purchasing and ordering materials, comparing costs, working,
and scheduling. After successfully passing every phase of inspection and creating a beautiful
residential home that I shared on social media, followers quickly asked me to help in their

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home projects. Here I delivered superb service and created great profit margins.
Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office, SmartBoard, Apple Products and Applications.
Proficient in Italian, Spanish & English.
Professional Development includes: Art of the Sale Pro Development training, Fedway
Strategic Sales and Marketing tactics, Harry Wong Professional Development,
Public speaking Classroom Management professional development, Assessment training,
Stronge Training,
Proficient in Golf, Montclair State University Men’s Football Team (’08 fall)
Raritan Valley County College Men’s Basketball Team (’05 fall)
Letter Award Recipient in Football and Basketball in High School (01-05)
Fraternity Chairperson and Sergeant of Arms (Spring 2010)
Awards/Honors/
Memberships
• Member of Pi Kappa Alpha- ( National fraternity)
• Member of Italian American Foundation (Madison NJ).
• Member of Sons of Italy Foundation ( National organization)
• Member of the Priority Pass Select
• Nominated for Homecoming king at Montclair State University.
• Passed Praxis exam for Physical Education and Health (2011) 164
• Volunteered in “Relay for Life”2005 I successfully raised Cancer awareness /funds
• Volunteered in “Sleep out for the Homeless” to raise money for the homeless in
nearby low income areas. (MSU 2008-2010)
• Volunteered for Junior Cadet program for Nutley Municipal Police (2011)
• Recipient of New Urban Scholarship (2010-2011) granted by Montclair State
University for academic accomplishments at Montclair State University.
• Asked by Eastside High School in Newark to help run a demo for My Track, a new
technology to promote students in the inner cities, specifically the city of Newark to
be more physically active, by running and coaching football drills and programs for
the school day. (Fall 2011)
References
References granted upon request