Paulene Grier

To get a summer internship or full-time job to gain practical and relevant professional experience, develop professional skills to transfer as I grow in my career, and develop stronger customer service skills to guarantee the best customer experience.

Girl Scouts, 2019 - 2023

• Participated in cookie sales, demonstrating strong organizational and fundraising skills to support troop initiative.,
• Developed leadership and teamwork abilities through training programs and collaborative projects
• Mentored younger girls and provided guidance and fostered learning
• Contributed to event planning and execution, enhancing organizational and problem-solving skills
• Cultivating strong communication and public speaking skills through presentations and community engagement.

Girl Scouts Summer Camp Adult Volunteer, Summer 2023

• Supervised and ensured the safety of campers (ages 3-5) during daily activities and transitions
• Assisted with the coordination and execution of diverse camp activities, contributing to a positive and engaging experience for young children.
• Served as a dedicated bus chaperone for campers (ages 5-10), meticulously ensuring safe drop-offs by verifying authorized adult pickups.
• Applied strong organization skills, teamwork, and problem-solving to support camp operations and address immediate needs,
• Developed effective communication skills by interacting clearly with both adult staff and children, demonstrating an understanding of child psychology
• Exercise a high level of responsibility in managing groups of children and adhering to safety protocols

• Howard University Dean’s List (Spring 2025)
• Howard University Leadership Scholarship (2023)
• Kevin Harris Delegate Scholarship (2023)
• Charles County Academic Scholar (2023)
• Certificate of Merit (Charles County Public Schools) (2023)
• MESA Competition County Champions (2021)
• Scholar Athlete Certificate Award (Unified Track) – Minds In Motion (2022)
• Thomas Stone Academic Letter Award (2022), All-County Orchestra (2022)
• Athletic Certificate Award (Unified Track) (2022)

Math, Engineering, Science, Achievement (MESA) (9, 10, 11, 12) 

• Designed, built, and tested engineering-based projects such as Balsa Wood Bridges Expanding Structures, and Hovercrafts.
• Contributed to a team and was recognized in 2021 as County Champions for demonstrating strong collaborative and problem-solving skills. Developed practical and transferable engineering skills through hands-on projects and applications
• Developed teamwork and problem-solving skills by using collaborative work to find innovative solutions to complex problems
• Gained experience in hardware development through the construction and refinement of projects prototypes Thomas Stone Jazz Band (11)
• Performed as a double bass player, demonstrating dedication through consistent rehearsal and practices
• Developed exceptional active listening skills to integrate seamlessly with fellow musicians, which was crucial for ensemble performance and coordination