Shelby Cox
Newport News,VA
Summary
High-achieving, outgoing sister eager to contribute to the recruitment experience as a Recruitment Counselor. Empathetic, authentic contributor to multiple organizations with formal and informal leadership positions. Background includes mentoring as a PLP Orientation Leader, sorority involvement as the Sisterhood Chair, and service on diverse Student Honor Council panels. Learns positions quickly, maximizes relationship building and effectiveness, and works diligently to ensure impartiality. Service-oriented team player passionate about helping PNMs get the most out of the recruitment experience.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Orientation Leader
President's Leadership Program At CNU
Newport News, VA
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted with transition to college life by providing one-on-one support and valuable information about CNU and PLP.
- Facilitated group activities among assigned students and promoted community bonds through engaging events.
- Sustained collaborative relationships with co-facilitators, students, and staff.
- Prepared students for later educational experiences within the PLP by encouraging exploration of learning opportunities and perseverance through challenging tasks.
Volunteer
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, VA
10.2019 - Current
- Supported staff with clerical work and other office tasks.
- Screened and checked in visitors and patients.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints promptly and with professionalism.
- Complied with HIPAA standards to confidentially maintain patient medical information.
- Adhered to policies and procedures to promote hospital mission and vision.
- Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
Ambassador
President's Leadership Program
Newport News, VA
08.2020 - Current
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network for PLP.
- Mentored new ambassadors by showing them how to interview candidates effectively.
Sisterhood Programming Specialist
Alpha Delta Pi -Theta Nu
Newport News, VA
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Planned creative weekly bonding events to foster relationships among sisters.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for virtual and in-person events.
- Solicited feedback from sisters to assess event success and uncover opportunities for improvement.
- Utilized committee to effectively distribute materials and gather ideas for events.
Babysitter
Grizzard Family, Russell Family, And Story Family
Prince George, VA
05.2017 - Current
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Fostered close relationships with children by discussing school, friends and hobbies.
- Offered age-appropriate, fun and educational activities for children ranging in age from infancy to age twelve.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cellular Molecular Biology
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA05.2023
High School Diploma -
Prince George High School
Prince George, VA06.2019
Skills
- Rapport Development
- Service-Oriented
- Empathy
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Quick Learning
Campus Involvements
Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Chi, PLP, Honors, Pre-Med Scholars, Student Honor Council, PLP Ambassador, WE CARE, Camp Kesem
Timeline
Sisterhood Programming Specialist
Alpha Delta Pi -Theta Nu
01.2021 - 12.2021
Ambassador
President's Leadership Program
08.2020 - Current
Orientation Leader
President's Leadership Program At CNU
02.2020 - 08.2021
Volunteer
Riverside Regional Medical Center
10.2019 - Current
Babysitter
Grizzard Family, Russell Family, And Story Family
05.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Cellular Molecular Biology
Christopher Newport University
High School Diploma -
Prince George High School