Orelia Hankins
Queens,New York
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
SEAscape Pre-College Program Student
Sea Education Association
Woods Hole, Massachusetts
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Documented and analyzed pH data collected during field studies about Cape Cod waters.
- Partook in blue humanities classes about oceanography, coral reefs focus.
- Presented to a variety of marine biologists about bottom trawling and ways to combat it.
- Engaged in classroom discussions, demonstrating critical thinking skills.
Founder and Editor
The Mels Gazette
Queens, New York
09.2025 - Current
- Wrote articles for print and online publication on tight deadlines.
- Edited fellow reporters' work for grammar and style consistency.
- Posted updates on social media platforms about upcoming articles.
Marine Biology Research Assistant
Sea Education Association
Woods Hole, Massachusetts
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Conducted research on marine species, analyzed data and wrote reports summarizing findings.
- Monitored water quality parameters such as temperature, salinity, oxygen levels and pH balance.
- Assisted with tagging programs designed to track movements of large ocean mammals like whales or dolphins.
- Collaborated with professors and other research assistants to identify trends in collected data.
Secretary
National Honor Society, NHS
Queens, New York
05.2023 - 06.2026
- Organized meetings and events for student members and faculty advisors.
- Maintained filing systems for confidential documents; organized files for easy retrieval of information when requested.
- Created agendas and took minutes during meetings; distributed notes in a timely manner afterwards.
Preschool Volunteer
Reformed Church Nursery School
Bronxville, New York
10.2024 - 11.2025
- Worked to encourage creative expression through facilitating arts and crafts, and volunteering at school-based festivals.
- Engaging in conversations with preschoolers about their day-to-day experiences, and encouraging language developmental habits.
Volunteer
Esplanade Friends
Manhattan, New York
09.2025 - Current
- Led workshops to engage community members in creative projects.
- Fostered relationships with local artists and community groups for partnerships.
- Observed behavior of marine life in their natural environment.
Track Captain
Metro Campus
Queens, New York
11.2022 - 03.2026
- Coordinated training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge of team members.
- Assisted in planning and executing team-building activities to boost morale.
- Motivated the entire team by creating a positive environment where everyone felt valued and appreciated.
- Demonstrated leadership by mentoring younger athletes during practice sessions.
Graphic Designer
Metro Campus Track & Field
Queens, New York
02.2022 - Current
- Created engaging graphics for social media campaigns targeting student athletes.
- Developed graphics, logos and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites.
Education
High School Diploma -
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School
Queens, NY06-2026
Skills
- Research analysis
- Team collaboration
- Creative writing
- Leadership development
- Data documentation
- Event coordination
- Critical thinking
- Graphic design
- Leadership experience
- Python
- Marine species identification
- Fisheries management
- Statistical data analysis
Accomplishments
Advanced Highschool Honors Achievement
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Founder and Editor
The Mels Gazette
09.2025 - Current
Volunteer
Esplanade Friends
09.2025 - Current
SEAscape Pre-College Program Student
Sea Education Association
07.2025 - 08.2025
Marine Biology Research Assistant
Sea Education Association
07.2025 - 08.2025
Preschool Volunteer
Reformed Church Nursery School
10.2024 - 11.2025
Secretary
National Honor Society, NHS
05.2023 - 06.2026
Track Captain
Metro Campus
11.2022 - 03.2026
Graphic Designer
Metro Campus Track & Field
02.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School