Cristina Sayegh
Great Falls
Summary
I am a highly motivated and enthusiastic graduate with a dual degree in the Humanities and Art program at VCU. Experience in organizing and public speaking through collective community work that support cross cultural communication and awareness. This is aided by my international experience while growing up in Dubai and living in Medellin for summer school. Overall, I am an energetic self-starter, exhibiting high ethics, competence and confidence, underscored by a personal commitment to outstanding performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Server/Host
Mookies BBQ
Great Falls, VA
08.2020 - 01.2024
- Trained and supervised new employees
- Listened and resolved complaints/conflicts with costumers
- Assisted management of food preparation
- Communicated with costumers for proper food order
- Maintained fast paced food service during rush
Childcare
City Church, Richmond
Richmond, VA
01.2024 - 2026
- Managed 5-8 employees and divided up tasks
- Supervised multiple kids with ages ranging from 0-6
- Coordinated multiple age appropriate activities
- Fostered a positive and welcoming environment for both the children and parents to feel comfortable
Babysitter
Great Falls, VA
01.2019 - Current
- Communicate with parents/guardians to understand expectations
- Implement food and bedtime routine
- Organize activities indoors and outdoors
- Assist in daily household tasks and chores
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies Social Justice Concentration
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Sculpture And Extended Media
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2026
High School Diploma -
Langley High School
McLean05.2022
Skills
- Communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized
- Efficient
- Conflict- resolution
- Adaptable
Accomplishments
- 2024, Lets Swap Meet
- 2024, What it Means to Be P*l3stinian
- Cristina Sayegh, VCU SJP
- Cristina Sayegh, DePillars building
- Sheila Whitsett, student exhibition
- Cristina Sayegh, VCU SJP
- Cristina Sayegh, DePillars building
- Sculpture and Extended Media department at VCU
- First Friday, Gallery5
Ink Magazine Writing Features
Art Exhibitions
2024 Poppy Flower Field, VCU Commons Plaza, Richmond, VA
2024 Poppy Flower Field, Murray N. DePillars , Richmond, VA
2024 Summer Haus in Miami, Murray N. DePillars , Richmond, VA
2025, Week of Rage Art Exhibition, VCU Park Plaza , Richmond, VA
2025, Week of Rage Art Exhibition, Murray N. DePillars, Richmond, VA
2026, Critically Endangered Exhibition, The Anderson, Richmond, VA
2026, Richmond Resistance Exhibition, Gallery5, Richmond, VA
Certification
Time Studio Class
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Premiere Pro
Digital Fabrication Class
- Fusion Programming
Metals Class
- MIG, TIG, and oxy-acetylene welding
Nueva Lengua (Medellin Colombia Summer Program)
- 2023- Studied intensive Spanish while living in Medellin Colombia at Nueva Lengua
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Childcare
City Church, Richmond
01.2024 - 2026
Server/Host
Mookies BBQ
08.2020 - 01.2024
Babysitter
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies Social Justice Concentration
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Arts - Sculpture And Extended Media
Virginia Commonwealth University
High School Diploma -
Langley High School
SCHOLARSHIPS/AWARDS
2024, Charles C. Renick Scholarship
2026, International Studies Global Citizenship Award
RESEARCH
Fellowship - Environmental Humanities Lab (2025)
- Research on the Richmond City water crisis of 2025