Maria Shiryaeva
Costa Mesa,CA
Summary
Globally minded student with a strong academic background in Business Administration and Communication Studies. Proficient in English, Russian, and Spanish, with practical experience in Admissions and Records and Human Resources. Recognized for strong organizational skills and adaptability in diverse settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Student Assistant
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, USA
07.2024 - Current
- Process student applications, and assist with enrollment and registration.
- Answer questions in person and via phone about transcripts and residency documents.
- Maintain and update student records accurately in the system.
- Support walk-in students, and help answer their questions.
Student Assistant
Coast Community College District
Costa Mesa, USA
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Managed employee documents and handled the data entry.
- Supported recruitment processes and scheduled interviews.
- Assisted in coordinating HR workshops and staff events.
- Organized files and responded to inquiries from staff and job applicants.
Education
Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) - Business Administration, History, Communication
Orange Coast College (OCC)
Costa Mesa, CA 01.2020 - 05.2025
Associate of Arts - Spanish
Golden West College (GWC)
Huntington Beach, CA 01.2021 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
King's College (The British School of Alicante)
Alicante, Spain 09.2014 - 05.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Canva
- Social media tools
- Public speaking
- Writing
- Cross-cultural communication
- Customer service
- Organization
- Data entry
- Record management
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Economics
- Marketing
- Research
Awards
- Honors Program
- Phi Theta Kappa
- President's List
- Honor's List
Hobbies and Interests
- Tennis (recreational and competitive)
- Badminton
- Yoga and Pilates (morning routine)
- Daily walking (10,000 steps/day goal)
- Fashion and sustainable clothing branding
- Photography and digital storytelling
Languages
- English, fluent
- Russian, native
- Spanish, advanced
Research Certifications
- The Giles T. Brown Research Symposium - Presented research on the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict at OCC, Met weekly with mentor and practiced public speaking.
- Tutoring Skills and Strategies - Certificate of Completion, Completed courses on learning styles, motivation, and communication, Improved leadership and support skills through tutoring coursework.
- Certificate in Entrepreneurship - Certificate of Completion, Courses in Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Social Media for Business.
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Russian
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Student Assistant
Orange Coast College
07.2024 - Current
Student Assistant
Coast Community College District
07.2022 - 07.2024
Associate of Arts - Spanish
Golden West College (GWC)
01.2021 - 05.2025
Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) - Business Administration, History, Communication
Orange Coast College (OCC)
01.2020 - 05.2025
High School Diploma -
King's College (The British School of Alicante)
09.2014 - 05.2018
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