CHRISTINA BENGSON
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Aspiring financial law professional and finance/pre-law major at the University of Virginia combining proactive communication skills, critical thinking, and a passionate attitude for smart work to navigate complex financial and legal landscapes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Cashier
JMJ Catholic Book Store
06.2025 - Current
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Research Volunteer
Youth Law Institute
11.2024 - Current
- Contributed to the development of research projects, resulting in timely completion and valuable findings in slideshows
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality to protect data quality and project research, particularly in anti-trust law
- Researched various subjects that were related to project and presented information to appropriate stakeholders.
- Supported the research team by performing routine laboratory tasks, ensuring smooth operations.
Probationary Analyst
VCU Student-Managed Investment Portfolio
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
- Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
- Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
- Implemented predictive analytics techniques that enabled proactive adjustments to business strategies based on emerging trends and initiated stock pitches
Education
High School Diploma - Commerce Major and Pre-Law
University of Virginia - McIntire School of Commerce
Skills
- Collaboration
- Customer Service & Sales
- Project Coordination
- Photography
- Reliability and punctuality
- Cash handling
- POS system operation
Certification
- NRF Customer Service & Sales Certification - 2023
- VCU Business Dean's List Fall - 2024
- 5-Year National Piano Guild Award
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
VCU Student Managed Investment Portfolio - Financials Sector Member Filipinos Americans Coming Together (FACT) - Community Service and Fundraising Intern VCU Club Pickleball - Social Marketing Manager Emily Katynski Piano Program - Student Future Business Leaders of America - President (2022-2024)
Timeline
Associate Cashier
JMJ Catholic Book Store
06.2025 - Current
Probationary Analyst
VCU Student-Managed Investment Portfolio
02.2025 - 05.2025
Research Volunteer
Youth Law Institute
11.2024 - Current
High School Diploma - Commerce Major and Pre-Law
University of Virginia - McIntire School of Commerce
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