Christian Frenette
Youth Entrepreneur • Future Army Specialist • Aspiring Lawyer
Mission Statement
17-year-old entrepreneur with proven business development and mentoring experience, preparing to serve in the U.S. Army as a Financial Management Specialist or Paralegal Specialist while pursuing legal education through ROTC at the University of Florida.
Entrepreneurial Leader
Founded and operated profitable online chess tutoring business, mentoring youth worldwide while managing customer relationships and operations.
Military Service
Committed to serving the United States Army as a Financial Management or Paralegal Specialist, bringing business acumen and leadership skills.
Future Attorney
Planning to pursue legal education through ROTC at University of Florida, Gainesville, combining military service with law career aspirations.
Professional Experience
Building leadership and business skills through diverse entrepreneurial ventures
CEO
CurrentTeenChess.com
Founded and operate profitable online chess tutoring business
- •Developed comprehensive business plan through Young Entrepreneurs Academy mentorship
- •Successfully pitched to investor panel and secured grant funding
- •Provide free online chess lessons to make chess accessible for all youth
- •Manage business operations including customer relations and marketing
Customer Relationship Manager
CurrentTravelFun.Biz
Managing customer relationships for travel services
- •Respond to inbound calls and coordinate bookings for 24 remote travel agents
- •Increased customer satisfaction by 20% through exceptional service
- •Handle hundreds of client inquiries about packaged tours and vacations
- •Coordinate appointment setting and client communications
Chef Mentor
CurrentWindy City Pizza
Mentoring at Delray Beach's highest-rated pizzeria
- •Developed skills in both front and back of house operations
- •Demonstrated independence and teamwork collaboration
- •Trained in best thin crust Chicago-style pizza techniques
- •Maintained high quality standards in fast-paced environment
Young Entrepreneurs Academy Participant
Boca Chamber of Commerce
Competitive entrepreneurship education program
- •2nd place winner in 2019 Business Pitch Competition
- •Grant recipient in 2019 & 2020 Investor Panel Competitions
- •Senior competitor in 2022 Business Pitch & Investor Panel
- •Developed professional presentation and business development skills
Radio/Podcast Guest Speaker
CurrentAction Radio & Citizen Radio
Featured as World Chess News Reporter
- •Regular guest speaker discussing chess and youth entrepreneurship
- •Developed public speaking and media presence skills
- •Shared insights on business development and chess education
Founding Member
The S.C.E.N.E. Program
Teen entrepreneur education program
- •Selected as founding member after successful business launch
- •Mentored other teen entrepreneurs in program development
- •Contributed to curriculum development and program structure
Education
Strong academic foundation supporting military and legal career goals
Indian River State College
Nearing Completion2023 - Present (2 years)
Associate's Degree in Business Administration
Fast approaching completion of associate's degree while simultaneously attending high school. Demonstrated exceptional time management and academic dedication by obtaining college credits over the past two years through dual enrollment program.
Florida Virtual School
Grades 7-12August 2020 - Present
Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) graduate with rigorous Cambridge curriculum preparation
Future: University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Planning to pursue legal education through ROTC program while serving in the U.S. Army
ROTC CandidateMilitary Specialization
U.S. Army
Pursuing specialization as Financial Management Specialist or Paralegal Specialist
Achievements & Recognition
Award-winning performance in entrepreneurship, academics, and chess competition
National Honors Society
Academic Excellence
National Society of High School Scholars
Academic Achievement
2nd Place - YEA Business Pitch Competition
Entrepreneurship
Boca Chamber Grant Recipient
Investor Panel Competition
1st Place - U1200 Delray Beach Chess Tournament
Father's Day Tournament
1st Place - U1200 Florida Turkey Bowl
Chess Competition
1st Place - U900 Toronto Chess & Math Club
Chess Tournament
YEA Senior Competitor
Business Pitch & Investor Panel
Skills & Interests
Well-rounded background combining business acumen with diverse athletic and cultural pursuits
Business & Leadership
Professional Skills
Interests & Hobbies
Associations
Notable Activities
Broadway Theater: 3rd lead role in "Grease" (2023) and "The Little Mermaid" (2022) at Broadway Camp, Delray Beach
Junior Camp Counselor: Tennis Camp assistant, mentoring young players with positive reinforcement and fundamental instruction
Community Service: Providing free online chess lessons to make chess accessible for all youth who want to learn
Get In Touch
Interested in learning more about my experience or discussing opportunities? I'd love to connect.
Contact Information
Online Presence
Professional References
Eric Lamb
Owner, Windy City Pizza
(561) 901-5190
windycitydelray@gmail.com
Scott Walker
Owner, Highline Pizzeria
(212) 486-0146
TravelFunScott@gmail.com
Sherese James-Grow
Golden Bell Foundation Manager
(561) 395-4433 xt 2321
sjamesgrow@bocachamber.com
Bobra Bush
CEO, Telcom Corporation
(561) 394-5448
bsbush@telcomcorp.com