Kortnie Parks

Kortnie.Parks.13@cnu.edu1000University Place #4882 Newport News, VA 23606 (757)-470-2660

Education
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
Bachelor of Sciences in Psychology, Minor in Leadership and Biology
Pre-Medical Program
Anticipated Graduation May 2017
GPA: 2.89

Churchland High School, Portsmouth, VA

Honors Degree Cum Laude
Graduation June 2013
GPA: 3.6

Involvement
CNU Cheerleading
Adhere to NCAA regulation, attend practices, encourage teammates, motivate other student athletes, while serving as a
role model to CNU community
Nu Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Financial Secretary
Manage incoming money for the chapter, write receipts, make timely reports of received money for monthly meetings
Presidential Leadership Program
Maintain 2.75 GPA, obtain required service hours, attend passport events, and complete leadership minor
Virginia Living Museum Volunteer
Assist teachers during classroom settings, help young children with arts and crafts, while maintaining a positive attitude
Organize merchandise in museum store and aid customers with questions about store information
National Honor Society
Maintain 3.3 GPA, obtain required service hours per year, complete mandatory service events, and attend monthly
meetings
Varsity Cheerleading Captain
Direct teammates at practice, organize routines, all while setting a positive example and keeping teammates
encouraged
Hospital Volunteer
Organize gift shop, inflate balloons, wrap gifts, supply valuable insight to customers, handle money, stock shelves, and
provide customer service
Organize important files, answer phones, prepare office for meetings, send faxes, and take audits

Honors and Awards

Beazley Scholarship Recipient

Sherwood Scholarship Recipient
Presidential Leadership Program Scholarship Recipient
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Scholarship Recipient
Most Improved Cheerleader

Work Experience
Front and Drive-thru Cashier Dairy Queen, Chesapeake, VA May 2011 Present
Interact with customers with a smile, and aid them to making satisfying decisions
Multitasking by receiving orders, handling money, while providing quality customer service
Moving quickly and efficiently to complete tasks
Summer Camp Counselor and Camp Cheer Coach YMCA, Portsmouth, VA June 2014 Present
Interact with children, parents, and co-staff to ensure an enjoyable camp experience, while maintaining a safe
environment
Developed and demonstrated fundamentals of cheerleading to beginners and advanced
Front Desk AssistantChurchland Academy Elementary School, Portsmouth, VA September 2011 June 2013
Answered phones, filed important paper work, scheduled meetings, sent out fliers in timely manner, while interacting
with office staff, parents, and students
Solved problems among staff, parents, and children

Other Skills and Certifications

CPR Certified
Completed Redwood Training Courses