Lauren Guridy

7391 Beulah Church Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111

1000 University Place, Newport News, VA 23606 P.O. Box: 3540
Phone : 804-658-8490 Email : lauren.guridy.13@cnu.edu

EDUCATION

Christopher Newport University Major: Cell, Molecular & Physiological

Biology -- Minor: Leadership Studies
o Expected Graduation: May 2017 - Overall GPA: 3.01
Lee Davis High School Mechanicsville, VA - Graduated top 5% of class,
June, 2013 - GPA: 4.38

WORK EXPERIENCE

Kohls Point of Sale Associate

March 2013 Present
Front of store operations to include working the register, minor customer service, verifying
identification of cardholders
Floater around store to assist in other departments, if needed
Shadow and train new employees

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Presidents Leadership Program
Fall 2013 Present
Put forth time and effort into attending speakers, passport events and volunteer
work
Exercise learned leadership roles in various settings throughout campus
Develop abilities/experiences from studying leadership
University Orchestra- Concert Master/Section Leader
Spring 2009 Present
Organize section rehearsals, lead section in skill work and strategies
Meet with conductor to discuss ways to improve section
Exhibit strong motivational, teamwork and analytical skills
Student Organization for Developing Attitudes- Captain
April 2010 June 2013
Lead large group of mentors for local elementary students
Advise groups lessons, observe and critique work
Educated children about lifelong experiences and how to approach/deal with
issues
Emerging Leaders
May 2012 June 2013
Organized activities, fundraisers and PSAs for school/community
Presented projects to school board for approval
Attended leadership seminars correlated to program
International Baccalaureate Program
September 2009 June 2013

Completed creative, active, and service hours with specific groups alongside
academic coursework
Organized events, fundraisers, major projects
Created meaningful relationships with teachers for future leadership experiences

COMMUNITY SERVICE & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Riverside Hospital volunteer Therapy/Speech Pathology Department

Childrens Hospital of Richmond Therapy Department
Covenant Woods volunteer
Church mission projects
Lee Davis High School National Honor Society (11th & 12th grade); Beta ClubHistorian (10th, 11th, & 12th grade); Key Club (9th & 10th grade); SODA- Captain (10th,
11th & 12th grade); Emerging Leaders (12th grade); Tri-M Music Honor Society (11th
& 12th grade)

CERTIFICATIONS/QUALIFICATIONS

American Heart Association - CPR and AED certified

Organized and goal-oriented
Focused on abiding by rules, strong communication and professional skills

Honest, dependable and amiable