Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Projects
Leadership
Additional Information
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Erica Tatiana Monteiro

Woodbridge,VA

Summary

Motivated and confident Computer Science Student passionate about learning new skills. Ambitious and driven individual ready and willing to work hard and learn from professionals.

Overview

4
years of professional experience

Work History

VT Dining Services
Blacksburg, VA

Student Employee
02.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant's menu and products.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.

JCPenney
Woodbridge, VA

Cshier/Floor Associate
11.2019 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Answered customer questions and provided store information.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.

Education

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

Bachelor’s Degree from Computer Science
05.2024

University Overview

  • 3.1 GPA
  • Association of Women in Computer Science Member, 2022/2023

Gar-field High School
Woodbridge, VA

High School Diploma
06.2020

University Overview

Motivated Computer Science student looking for an internship at a well-established company. Looking to gain experience and grow as a developer.

  • 3.9 GPA
  • President of Art Club

Skills

Softskils

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Problem solving
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork
  • Motivation
  • Critical thinking
  • Creativity and Innovations

Languages

Computer Languages: Java, C/C, Python, Git, Linux

Human Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, Cariole

Technical

Technical Writhing, Public speaking

Other

Affinity Photo, Blender, Marvelous Designer, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint

Projects

Commercial Storage Tracking (HCI)

Part of a Human-Computer Interaction course. Collaborated in a team, as the team's Project manager, to design a technological solution for a real-world problem. The team's investigated current restaurant operations and identified inventory tracking as a key area for improvement. Designed an easy-to-use system that leverages a smart fridge, mobile app, and scanner to reduce inventory tracking time and errors. Through four phases, contributed to the project's progress, design, and prototyping. Conducted tests on the implemented design, and identified areas for future improvement. Developed valuable skills in project management, user-centered design, and prototyping.

Space Colonies (Java)

As part of a Java programming course, led a project focused on developing a system for populating space colonies using different data types and structures. Utilized Java programming language to design a platform that assesses the skill requirements for a given planet and matches them with potential colonizers. Created a database to store planet information and colonizer profiles, and implemented algorithms to analyze and match data. Developed proficiency in Java programming, data types, and data structures. Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills in the context of complex projects.

Leadership

Cashier

Hypatia: Upper Class Leader (VT) 

2021-2022

Structured and led events for freshman, coordinated all of the moving parts, attended weekly/biweekly meetings

Art Club President (Gar-Field High School) 

2018 -2019

Planned and organized activities/events, led a 20-25 people club meetings, cleaned up after meetings, created and managed club’s social page

Additional Information

CS Squared Weekly Community Elder Sessions (2023)

Helped older people with technical problem

Women Preview Weekend (2021)
Talked to upcoming freshmen, answered their questions, and offered advice

After school event (2019)
Sang Christmas carols for senior citizens at a Senior House

Choir Auditions Volunteer (2018)
Helped organize the event, cleaned up after the event

Timeline

Student Employee

VT Dining Services
02.2023 - Current

Cshier/Floor Associate

JCPenney
11.2019 - 03.2020

Virginia Tech

Bachelor’s Degree from Computer Science

Gar-field High School

High School Diploma
Erica Tatiana Monteiro