Christina Mirda

13554 Cobra Drive Herndon, VA 20171

(571) 251-3055 christina.mirda.13@cnu.edu
Objective:
Organized, forward-thinking, focused, results-oriented college student
with strong communication, interpersonal, and multitasking skills
interested in an internship in a scientific field.
Education:

Chantilly High School Graduated 2013

-2 AP Classes per year to include AP AB Calculus
-Staff writer for school newspaper
-Financial Literacy Certification 2012

Christopher Newport University 2013- Present

-B.S. in Environmental Biology with a Minor in Leadership Studies
Graduation expected in spring 2017
-Will be applying to the 5-Yr. MS program for Environmental
Science Junior Year Graduation expected Spring 2018
-Deans List Fall Semester 2013 and Fall Semester 2014
-Cumulative GPA 3.32
-Accepted into the Presidential Leadership Program

Pharmacy Technician Certification by the Commonwealth of

Virginia Department of Health Professions
Work Experience:

Research with Dr. Atkinson: Christopher Newport University

October 2015- Present
-Help publicize scientific research
-Help graduates with field work
-Help gather and assess literature sources for experiments

U.S. Geological Survey: Cooperative Research Unit for

Ecosystems
May 2015- August 2015
Non-paid Internship
-Help publicize scientific journals
-Create social media posts (Facebook and Twitter)
-Edit social media posts and Top Stories
-Mentored by Dr. Lianne Ball

Aquarium Maintenance at Virginia Living Museum

January 2015- April 2015
Volunteer Internship
-Feed aquatic animals and hatch brine
-Assist in making customers visit pleasant
-Water chemical tests and Assist in maintaining water level
-Maintain cleanliness of tanks and exhibits

Giant Pharmacy at multiple locations

April 2011- August 2014
Part time Pharmacy Technician
-Fills, files, and processes prescriptions
-Assists customers in person and over the phone
-Organizes medications
-Operates cash register

Chantilly Youth Association

Fall 2007- Spring 2010
Level 8 Referee
-Performed both center referee and referee assistant duties
-Worked on both house and travel soccer games
Awards/ Volunteering:

Community

Volunteer award 2013 St Veronicas Catholic Church

Usher at St Veronicas Catholic Church
Certified level 8 soccer referee 2007 2010
Organized Katrina Roberts Memorial 2012

Chantilly High School

Example for a Character Education Video
Key Club Member
Key Club Event Staff
Personal Finance Student of 3rd Quarter 2012
The National Financial Capability Challenge Certificate of
Recognition 2012 by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S.
Department of Education

Christopher Newport University

Member of Circle K Club
On-Campus Catholic Ministry
Day of Service Fall 2013
30 hours of Community Service- Presidential Leadership Program
Participates in Our Lady of Mount Carmel- Breathe Program

References available by request