Shamya Edwards

Communications Specialist with a desire to take on new challenges. Possessing a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional intrapersonal skills, I excel at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. With three years of experience as a Communications Specialist in the United States Marine Corps, I am recognized for my outstanding ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects using external and internal communications. I thrive in roles that require both independent work and team cohesion. I excel at delivering consistent, strategic communication solutions.

• I was honored to receive the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from the Battalion Commander for my exceptional performance and leadership during combat training, particularly in a high-pressure situation where a Marine was injured. In doing so, I successfully fulfilled multiple roles above my assigned rank, effectively safeguarding the job security of high-ranking officials.
• I served as president of Sigma Gamma Sorority Inc., where I created volunteer opportunities and oversaw recruitment efforts.

• Developed a research proposal as the Lead researcher to examine the hypothesis of wether culture influences one's cognitive perception. The objective of the proposal was to analyze the possible correlation between culture and one's mental processes.

• Member of the United States Marine Corps
• Member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.