Scott DeGroat is seeking a professional opportunity that utilizes his communication skills and experience in writing, video, and film production. He has a Bachelor's degree in Communication Media Studies from Montclair State University and an Associate's degree in Humanities from Brookdale Community College. His current role is as a Food Preparation Specialist at Wegmans Food Market, where he has taken on additional responsibilities and been promoted for his organization, multitasking, and interpersonal skills.
1. Scott DeGroat
333 Main Street, Keyport, NJ 07735
732-546-0994 (sdegroat1@outlook.com) https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdegroat
Summary
Highly motivated, personable, creative, detail oriented, deep thinking and organized Communications
graduate with writing and video/film (creative and production) skills seeks opportunity to apply wide
knowledge base and diverse multidimesional thought in a professional and open-minded environment.
Education
Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ
2015
Bachelors in Communication Media Studies
Cumulative GPA: 3.4
• Relevant courses included Rock & Rap as a Cultural Phenomenon, Introduction to Music,
Screenwriting, Nonverbal Communication, Visual Arts, Film Forum, Critical Television Studies,
Transmedia Projects, Globalization & Communication, Media History, and Writing for the Media.
Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ 2013
Associates in Humanities
Cumulative GPA: 3.1
• Relevant courses included Digital Audio in Media, Radio Production, Communication Studies,
Cultural Anthropology, and Cinema Studies
Keyport High School, Keyport, NJ
2010
Diploma
• Relevant courses included Film & Culture, TV Production 1&2, and Media in Society 1&2.
Additionally, during my senior year I managed the school’s TV studio and served as a teaching
assistant and consultant on all aspects of video production.
Work Experience
Wegmans Food Market, Manalapan, NJ
2010-Present
Food preparation and safety specialist
• My organization, multitasking, and interpersonal communication skills -- as well as my willingness
to learn and take on additional responsibilities, including financial performance – recently led to me
being promoted to simplification champion and managerial assistant of the store’s Bakery
department.
• Managed specialty Kosher department and trained all new employees in proper food handling and
human safety practices.
• Developed new procedures for reducing known and unknown product losses.
• Improved efficiency and employee morale in the store’s Deli department, which earned a score of
19 or higher each month on simplification rating.
• Served as acting Team Leader when upper management is not present.
2. Family Dollar, Keyport, NJ
2008-2009
Employee
• Oversaw store opening and closing procedures
• Managed product reception and stocking
• Developed new process for reception and stocking of new products to reduce time by 50%
FJ & Sons Auto, Keyport, NJ
Summer 2008
Employee/Consultant
• Organized shop supplies and tools to improve efficiency by 20%.
• Shared knowledge about auto body restoration and related products and services to coworkers,
which resulted in a more diverse shop and higher quality workmanship, while reducing expenses
on redundant products and labor.
Interests
• Automotible restoration, both OEM and custom
• Film, photography and audio production
• New and developing technology
• Environmental preservation
Certifications
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Culinary and human safety
• Active threat awareness