VICTORIA FELDER

Versatile and results-oriented achiever seeking an internship in a challenging work environment. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and planning capabilities. Active listener with effective oral and written communication skills. Competent time and project management abilities, coupled with problem-solving and deductive reasoning expertise. Motivated to contribute talents and experience to make a meaningful impact at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). Proven track record of successfully managing multiple tasks and projects. Confident in thriving in fast-paced and collaborative settings.

Girl Scout Achievement Awards  

• Girl Scout Gold Award, 2022 - Developed and executed an enduring solution to reduce food insecurity in students at Chantilly High School by co-founding the club, Feeding Chantilly
• Silver Award, 2019 - Researched the rates of food insecurity in my county; crafted a plan to conduct a community food drive; collected 829 food items for food banks in my area that fed over 500 families
• Bronze Award, 2017 - In partnership with Green Tree Plastics, organized a school-wide initiative to collect plastic bottle caps that were recycled and transformed into a playground park bench. Effectively taught my community peers the importance of recycling for environmental benefit

Young Author Award, 2021 

• Individual achievement for an essay about how pageantry shaped my development, instilled personal confidence, honed self-presentation/public speaking skills, inspired community service, and fueled my obligation to act as a role model for my peers

National Spokesmodel Winner, 2021 

• Authored a testimonial about eradicating social injustice and fostering courage to stand for individual beliefs
• Presented my speech in front of a national audience (live and online)
• Garnered a first-place win against national qualifiers from all 50 states

Nominee for a Student Peace Award of Fairfax County, 2021 

• Recognized for my efforts to bring my community together during the height of the Black Lives Matter Movement

Athletic Awards (Cheerleading)

• Cheerleading All-American, 2022
• Virginia High School League Competition Cheer 1st Team All-State, All-Region, and All-District, 2022
• Cheer Leadership Award recipient, 2019 (per the recommendation of my all-star cheerleading coaches)

Victorious Visions, 2019-2023 - personal project to help 500+ families facing food insecurities

• Identified a community need and developed a plan of action
• Wrote, designed, and distributed fliers to residents that communicated the project details
• Organized a door-to-door campaign to collect non-perishable food donations
• Efforts led to providing meals to 500+ families in need over the holidays

Crown Cares, 2019 - A national anti-bullying platform

• Raised $2,800 to fund organizational needs
• Presented the program's curriculum at elementary schools in Virginia and West Virginia, reaching over 700 students
• Leveraged friendship books and role-play strategies to teach school-age kids the value of kindness and inclusion

Girl Scouts, 2015-2023, Active in international, state, and local community service projects 

Feeding Chantilly, 2021-2022- A high school club to support students living with food insecurities

Clemson University Cheerleader, 2023-Present

• Committed to a nutritious diet and solid exercise regimen to meet strict physical standards for competitions and events
• Demonstrated discipline by attending all practices and 6am weight training sessions on time with a positive demeanor and willingness to work hard
• Attended community events and volunteered for activities to garner attention and excitement for other Clemson athletic teams
• Partnered with coaches and trainers to develop and implement improvement strategies
• Committed to 15 hours per week to train for upcoming competitions to perform at peak levels (in addition to student responsibilities)

Host, The Limitless Podcast, 2020-2021, which focused on current issues facing teens, such as mental health, self-actualization, and building a personal brand

Pageant Winner - Miss Virginia Junior Teen of National American Miss, 2021-2022 

Co-Founder, Feeding Chantilly Club, 2021-2022, Chantilly, VA

• United my peers to eradicate food insecurities in our school
• Organized food drives to feed those in need

President, Black Student Association, 2022-2023, Chantilly, VA

• Collaborated with executive board members to provide a means for inclusion of African American students at Chantilly High School
• Organized meetings, agendas, talking points, plans of action, solutions, and ideas to spread awareness
• Promoted awareness of historical black figures during Black History Month, exposing the influence of people of color on positive change in the U.S.

Held several elected positions in Jack and Jill of America, Inc., an organization dedicated to nurturing future African-American leaders

• Regional Teen Nominating Committee Chair, 2022-2023
• Teen Recording Secretary, 2021-2022
• Teen Community Service Chair, 2020-2021

Organized a peaceful community protest in response to social injustice 

• Led a civil march of over 300 people during the height of the Black Lives Matter Movement in 2020
• Demonstrated excellent organization and planning skills by coordinating the agenda, logistics, social media awareness via various platforms, law enforcement approval, and local newspaper coverage

• IBM SPSS Statistics (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences)
• Office 365
• NotebookLM