- Community Cleanup
- Enjoy participating in dancing/stepping and exercise for overall physical and mental well-being
- Documenting and sharing travel experiences
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Passionate about acting and Theatre Performance
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Video Blogging and making skits on TikTok
Oksana Shropshire
Decatur,GA
Summary
I am a third-year senior, theatre major and liberal arts minor student (GPA 3.8) at Florida A&M University from Atlanta, GA. I find joy in talking to people and lending a helping hand to those who need it. I have experience in customer service, money handling, and rule enforcement. I am great at learning new things and adapting to new environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Resident Assistant
Florida A&M Housing Department
12.2025 - Current
- Performed opening duties daily to make sure everything was up to par
- Interacted with residents daily
- Created schedules, ran team meetings, hosted events
- Highly enforced housing rules to make sure everyone was safe
- Conducted building rounds and reported all suspicious behavior to the Resident Director
- Mediated roommate conflict and lead interventions
Resident Assistant
Florida A&M Housing Department
05.2025 - 12.2025
- Performed opening duties daily to make sure everything was up to par
- Interacted with residents daily
- Hosted events
- Highly enforced housing rules to make sure everyone was safe
- Conducted building rounds and reported all suspicious behavior to the Resident Director
- Mediated roommate conflict
Lifeguard and Pool Manager
Dekalb County Parks and Recs
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Performed opening duties daily to make sure everything was up to par
- Interacted with patrons daily
- Scanned the water and performed rescues when necessary
- Highly enforced pool rules to make sure everyone was safe
Pool Manager
Dekalb County Parks and Recs
05.2024 - Current
- Performed opening duties daily to make sure everything was up to par
- Interacted with patrons daily
- Worked at the front desk and took payments from patrons
- Highly enforced pool rules to make sure everyone was safe
Barista and Cashier
Panera Bread
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Performed opening duties daily to make sure everything was up to par
- Interacted with customers daily
- Worked the front counter, took payments from customers
- Operated the coffee machine to make drinks
Education
Theatre Major - Liberal Arts Minor
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, Florida01.2026
Theatre - Major
Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, Georgia05.2024
High School - Cosmetology Pathway
Dekalb High School Technology South
Panthersville, Georgia05.2023
High School - Drama Pathway
Arabia Mountain High School
Lithonia, Georgia05.2023
Dual Enrollment - undefined
Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia05.2023
Skills
- Actress
- Playwright
- Dancing/Stepping
- People skills
- Counting money
- Effective Communication skills
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Special Effects Makeup
- Swimming
- Video Editing - Canva & Splice
Certification
Lifeguard - CPR/AED Certified for 5 years - Current
Interests
Awards
- First Place Hair Design Display SkillsUSA, 2023, I created 4 mannequins with eccentric hairstyles inspired by the movie 'A Wrinkle in Time'.
- P. Phasions Clothing Scholarship, 2023, I wrote an essay about my experiences throughout high school and fashion! I was awarded a scholarship where I received a shopping spree!
- Every Girl Shines: Shining Star Academic Scholarship, 2023, I received recognition for my hard work within this organization.
- The American Musical and Dramatic Academy Scholarship, 2023, I auditioned for a performing arts school in New York City, and received a scholarship!
- Hope Academic Scholarship, 2023 & 2024, I maintained a good GPA throughout high school and received a scholarship for it!
- The Mane Nutrients Scholarship, 2024, I created a video essay about my trials and tribulations with my natural hair, and received a scholarship for it!
- FAMU Metro Atlanta Alumni Association Scholarship, 2024, I was granted this scholarship because I am from Atlanta, Georgia!
- KCACTF Nomination, 2025-03-01, Did special effects makeup on the Spring 2025 of Confederates at Florida A&M University and got nominated to go to a conference to win a scholarship.
- Best Resident Assistant, 2025, Nominated by all Resident Directors of Florida A&M University.
Timeline
Senior Resident Assistant
Florida A&M Housing Department
12.2025 - Current
Resident Assistant
Florida A&M Housing Department
05.2025 - 12.2025
Pool Manager
Dekalb County Parks and Recs
05.2024 - Current
Barista and Cashier
Panera Bread
01.2023 - 07.2023
Lifeguard and Pool Manager
Dekalb County Parks and Recs
05.2021 - 05.2023
Theatre - Major
Fort Valley State University
High School - Cosmetology Pathway
Dekalb High School Technology South
High School - Drama Pathway
Arabia Mountain High School
Dual Enrollment - undefined
Georgia State University
Theatre Major - Liberal Arts Minor
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University