Tina Shahijanyan

Motivated student with a strong drive to apply classroom learning in real-life situations. I approach every opportunity with curiosity, organization, and teamwork. I'm known for being thoughtful, adaptive, and eager to contribute, and I'm excited to learn from new experiences, and provide a fresh viewpoint, and dependable work ethic to any team.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification – American Heart Association (Expires: 08/2027)
• R Programming Certification – Awarded by ThinkNeuro for completing specialized data analysis and statistical programming training (2025)
• Spring 2025 GCC Team Internship Program Certification – Completed internship program through Glendale Community College Scholars Program (2025)
• Distinguished Scholars Award– Recognized for academic excellence and scholarly achievement (2024)
• California State Senate Certificate of Recognition – Presented by Committee for Armenian Students in Public Schools for outstanding dedication to studies (2024)
• Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition – Awarded on occasion of high school graduation (2024)
• California Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition – For graduating with GPA 3.5+ and contributions to Armenian community (2024)
• Certificate of Achievement – Committee for Armenian Students in Public Schools (CASPS)
  Recognized for outstanding achievement as a student in Glendale Unified School District (2024)
• President’s Education Awards Program – In recognition of Outstanding Academic Excellence (2024)
• Community Service Award & Certificate – Hoover High School (2024)
• Certificate for 100 Hours of Volunteer Service – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center (2023)

Intern & Co-Associate – ThinkNeuro Internship (June - Aug 2025)

• Conducted neuroscience research contributing to studies on cognitive and behavioral processes
• Utilized R programming for statistical analysis and data visualization
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to prepare presentations and technical reports

Editorial Staff Intern – Bird2Branch Blog (501(c)(3) nonprofit, Remote) (2025)

• Edited and proofread content for clarity, grammar, and style, enhancing quality for an audience of 75,000+ students
• Collaborated with a team of 50+ staff writers to ensure consistent tone, branding, and content accuracy
• Applied research and critical thinking skills to verify sources and improve article credibility

Volunteer – Psychademics (Nonprofit Organization for Mental Health & Psychology Education, Remote) (2025)

• Participated in mental health awareness campaigns and service projects reaching diverse audiences
• Completed college-level research training in psychology and applied findings to public education initiatives
• Independently researched and authored articles on current, complex issues in the field of psychology

Merchandise Subcommittee Leader – Glendale Community College Scholars Program (2025)

• Directed the design, production, and distribution of program merchandise to enhance visibility and engagement
• Managed project budgets and vendor communications to ensure cost-effective, on-time delivery

GCC Team Internship Program — Spring 2025 (Mar 2025 – May 2025)

• While in a 10-week internship, worked in a three-person team to solve a strategic problem for the Los Angeles Zoo.
• Developed targeted recommendations to increase visitor engagement from communities within a 30-minute radius of the zoo.
• Demonstrated leadership and good communication abilities by presenting the team's solutions to an audience.

Active Member – Glendale Community College Scholars Program (Sept 2024 – Present)

• Engaged in rigorous honors coursework (15+ units) to strengthen academic preparation for transfer and career goals
• Participated in committee-led initiatives including Social Events, Community Service, Fundraising, Arts & Culture, and Outreach
• Collaborated with peers to develop leadership and communication skills through active involvement in program events

Volunteer – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center, 6th Floor Telemetry Unit (May–Dec 2023)

• Contributed 100+ volunteer hours supporting patient care and hospital operations
• Answered phones and responded promptly to patient call lights to ensure timely assistance
• Assisted nursing staff with various duties, improving workflow and patient satisfaction
• Demonstrated reliability, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Member – Unified Young Armenians (UYA) (2022)

• Collaborated with members to develop fundraising strategies to support Armenian soldiers
• Planned and organized various fundraisers and community outreach
• Assisted with setup and actively participated in the annual Armenian Genocide March to raise awareness.