TAYLOR O'BRIEN

3609 Foxglove Drive Huntingtown, MD 20639 | 443-9750123 | taylor.obrien.13@cnu.edu

EDUCATION
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
Cumulative GPA: 3.8/4.0

Anticipated Graduation: May 2017

Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, Double Minor in Biology and Leadership

Studies
Relevant Coursework: Principles of Biology and Lab (I, II, III), General Chemistry and Lab (I, II),
Organic Chemistry, Science and Controversy, Self, Group and Organizational Leadership,
Leadership Through the Ages, Leading Change, Cognitive Psychology, Neuroscience, Human
Anatomy & Physiology
Huntingtown High School, Huntingtown, MD
Cumulative GPA: 4.2/4.0 Final Class Rank: 3/413

Graduation: June 2013

Highlights: Perfect Attendance, Principals Academic Award, Superintendents Scholastic

Recognition, Student Athlete, Student Government Association, National Honors Society,
Advanced Placement Course Consultant

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA

March 2015-present
On-Campus Psychological Research Conductor
Communicate and meet frequently with members on my research team to process previous
research
Grade and analyze the results gained from tests taken by participants
Conduct research in a responsible manner to make sure that participants feel respected and
aware of the procedure
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
January 2015-present
Student Honor Council Member
Attend extensive training sessions to gain knowledge about the process and prepare for
upcoming panels
Communicate and work with other members to make an appropriate decision following a
panel
Help students plan for the panel by answering questions and assist in formulating opening
and closing statements
Grace United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA
January 2015-present
Choir Member
Collaborate with other singers in my same voice section to produce a better overall sound
and fix musical errors
Use my singing abilities as a leader and solo voice in some musical selections
Prepare for and perform at weekly services in order to share the beauty of music with fellow
church members
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
September 2013-present
Rotaract Club Secretary & Treasurer
Attend weekly meetings and interact with local Rotaract clubs to coordinate service activities
on and off campus
Communicate via weekly emails with club members and complete monetary transactions in
an appropriate manner
Regularly participate in campus-wide and off-campus service events such as Relay for Life

Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA

September 2013-present
Presidents Leadership and Honors Program Scholarship Recipient
Awarded Canon Scholarship of $5,000 as a highly valued student and leader both on and off
campus
Engage in 30 or more hours of service projects per academic year to assist the nearby
community
Take selective honors and leadership courses in order to further knowledge and gain life skills

WORK EXPERIENCE
Panera Bread, Prince Frederick, MD
present

May 2015-

Associate: Order Preparation

Prepare orders in an efficient and orderly manner according to the customers specific
desires
Collaborate and communicate with fellow associates to complete a customers order as soon
as possible
Stoneys Seafood Restaurant, Prince Frederick, MD
June 2011-August 2013
Hostess
Maintain and organize all call-ahead and walk-in dinner reservations
Greet and direct restaurant guests in a cordial manner and seat them according to their
preferences
Manage the placement and correct assembly of carry-out orders