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Education

Bachelor of Science, Virginia Commonwealth University 1999-2002

Major in Anthropology.  Minor in International Studies.

Languages: Swahili and Spanish

Cumulative GPA: 3.692

 

Awards

Dean's List Fall Semester at the University of South Alabama (1998)

Dean's List Spring Semester at the University of South Alabama (1999)

Dean's List Fall Semester at Virginia Commonwealth University (1999)

Dean's List Spring Semester at Virginia Commonwealth University (2000)

Athletics Department Academic Honor Roll all semesters

Excellence in International Studies Award, 2000 

 

Conferences

Presented at the 7th Annual VCU International Studies Student Research Conference, 2001

 

Scholarships

Athletic Scholarship at the University of South Alabama (1998-1999)

Athletic Scholarship at Virginia Commonwealth University (1999-2002)

 

Internship

Dr. Bruce Miller's (Department of Microbiology) lab at the University of Idaho, 1998. 

I conducted research with his graduate students for several months, growing specific strains of fungus and documenting the research.  The experience was valuable because I worked closely with colleagues in an academic environment, and I gained research experience.

 

Leadership

Three Varsity Letters for Women's Soccer

(one letter from University of South Alabama, two letters from VCU)

I have played Division I women's soccer throughout my college career.  My freshman year I played for the University of South Alabama.  My sophomore year I transferred to VCU and I have been a starting, scholarship athlete for the past two years. 

 

Team Captain of VCU Women's Soccer Team in (2000)

In the Fall of 2000 my team mates and coaches voted me as team-captain for the VCU women's soccer team.  As the captain, I represent my team to referees on the field.  I work closely with my coaches to uphold morale, and I meet with players individually.  I have also run training sessions for the team when the coaches are travelling

 

Leadership Committee for Inter-varsity Christian Fellowship at VCU (2000)

I was voted onto the leadership committee of the VCU chapter of Inter-varsity Christian Fellowship for the 2000-2001 academic year.  My title is "Athletic Outreach Coordinator" to promote student-athletes involvement with Inter-Varsity.  I attended a leadership conference in May to prepare me for the year.

 

Community Outreach

Volunteer work with the Human Society

Throughout high school and in the summer, I have volunteered walking dogs at the animal shelter in my hometown. 

 

Volunteer work with the homeless of Richmond

I have been involved with passing out food to the homeless community of Richmond for the past two years.  Through Inter-Varsity I have made and passed out food.  I have also passed out food on my own and with members of the VCU soccer team.

 

Clinics for inner-city children

I have worked through the VCU athletics department at several clinics for inner-city children.  We are responsible to coach and entertain the children for a few hours before basketball games, and then supervise them during the game

 

Clinic with the Richmond Kickers

In April of 2000, I volunteered in a 5-week program for inner-city children, which was sponsored by the Richmond Kickers.  I coached the children in basic soccer skills, and helped referee a tournament in the last week of the program

 

Food Not Bombs in Richmond, VA

        I have volunteered with this organization to pass out food to the homeless

 

Work Experience

Tutoring student-athletes through the athletics department

I have been tutoring student-athletes for the past three semesters in Anthropology, History, Sociology, and English.

 

Java Outpost

In the fall semester of 1999, I worked at a local coffee shop in Careytown as a waitress. 

 

Nanny

In the summer of 1999, I helped in the care taking of a child with a severe seizure disorder.

 

Carmike Cinemas

I worked at a movie theatre in Moscow, Idaho from 1996-1998.  I sold tickets and concessions.

References

Dr. Christina Turner

Associate Professor of Sociology and Anthropology

Virginia Commonwealth University

Lafayette Hall

312 North Shafer Street

P.O. Box 842040

Richmond, VA 23284-2040

 

(804) 828-7289

cbturner@vcu.edu

 

Dr. Carolyn Bohach

Professor of Microbiology at the University of Idaho

        MMB Dept. University of Idaho

        P.O. Box 443052

        Moscow, Idaho 83844-3052

       

(208)-885-7966

        cbohach@uidaho.edu

 

Dr. John Mahoney

        Associate Professor of Sociology and Anthropology

        Virginia Commonwealth University

Lafayette Hall, room 210

312 North Shafer Street

Richmond, VA 23284-2040

 

Tel: (804) 828-6515

E-mail: jmahoney@saturn.vcu.edu