Zach Jenkins

Virginia Tech freshman

Hey, I’m Zach.

I’m a Virginia Tech freshman studying business. I help run a small junk-removal company, work on job sites, and like building things and helping people out.

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Howard County, MD · Blacksburg, VA

Zach Jenkins smiling in a suit and maroon tie

About

A bit about me

I’m a freshman at Virginia Tech studying Business Administration and Management. When I’m not in class, I’m helping run Junk Gremlins, a junk-removal company I co-founded in Howard County, or working seasonal shifts at PIRTEK USA.

I like work that is both people-facing and hands-on: talking with customers, loading trailers, running a skid steer, and keeping the books in order. A lot of my equipment experience started with landscaping and woodworking projects for friends. On campus I’m part of BCM and Ducks Unlimited. I also volunteer — including a stretch at the Baltimore Tool Bank and shifts at the Maryland Food Bank.

When I’m not working

BCMDucks UnlimitedSoccerLacrosseWrestlingBuilding thingsBeing outdoorsSmall business

Experience

What I’ve been up to

  1. Mar 2026 – Present

    Howard County, Maryland

    Co-Founder

    Junk Gremlins · Self-employed

    • Help run day-to-day operations: scheduling, customers, and the financial side of a local junk-removal business.
    • Work alongside the crew on jobs — loading trailers and running equipment, not just the office stuff.
    • Figure out how to grow the business while still being the person who shows up and does the work.

  2. Jun 2025 – Present

    Glen Burnie, Maryland

    Seasonal Technician Assistant

    PIRTEK USA · Part-time

    • Help with hydraulic hose inspections, repairs, and replacements so equipment stays running.
    • Work on the truck with technicians while I’m home from school and learn the job as I go.
    • Jump in wherever the crew needs a hand so customers get taken care of.

Featured venture

Junk Gremlins

A local junk-removal company I started with a partner. I help with the whole thing — talking to customers, loading the trailer, running equipment, and keeping the numbers straight.

  • Showing up for customers in our own neighborhood
  • Loading trailers and running equipment on the job
  • Learning how to run a small business for real

Projects

Things I take on

Independent work

Landscaping projects

Yard and site work for friends and neighbors. Grading, hauling, cleanup, and running a skid steer — that’s where I got comfortable on equipment.

  • Skid steer work on real yards
  • Hauling, grading, and cleanup for people I know
  • Outdoor jobs from start to finish

Build projects

Woodworking

I like making things out of wood — planning the build, cutting, putting it together, and finishing it so someone can actually use it.

  • Projects from idea to finished piece
  • Measuring, cutting, and assembly
  • Useful builds, not just shop class

Volunteer

Helping out

  1. Jun 2025 – Oct 2025

    Baltimore, Maryland

    Baltimore Tool Bank

    Volunteer

    • Pulled nails out of wood so it could be reused on other projects.
    • Worked on tools and helped refurbish them so they were ready to go back out.

  2. 2025

    Maryland

    Maryland Food Bank

    Volunteer

    • Filled bags with food to send out to people and shelters.

Education

School

Aug 2026 – Present · Freshman

Virginia Tech

Bachelor of Business Administration — Business Administration and Management

Building a foundation in leadership, marketing, finance, and operations — and trying to learn as much off campus as in class.

  • · Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM)
  • · Ducks Unlimited

Aug 2022 – May 2026

Glenelg High School

High School Diploma

Started Junk Gremlins during senior year. Also helped in the Student Services office.

  • · Soccer — 4 years, including 2 years varsity
  • · Lacrosse — 3 years, including 2 years varsity
  • · Wrestling — 2 years, including 1 year varsity
  • · Key Club — 2 years
  • · 200+ community service hours

Skills

Things I’m good at

Leadership

Team leadershipStart-up leadershipTeamworkCommunity service

Business

Business operationsFinancial processesFinancial accountingCustomer relationships

Field

Skid steer operationHeavy equipment operationTrailer loadingLandscapingWoodworkingWorkplace safetyCustomer service

Contact

I’d love to hear from you

I’m looking for internships, school projects, and work where I can help out, learn, and get my hands dirty. Send a note anytime.

zfjenkins92@gmail.comLinkedIn

Howard County, MD · Blacksburg, VA