Kristina R. Simmons
3914 Harbor Lakes Pkwy ۰ Fairburn, Georgia 30213
Phone: (704) 779.6299		E-mail: kristina.romanda22@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Livingstone College 
Senior Biology Major                                                                                   Salisbury, North Carolina                                                                                                       
G.P.A. 3.0/4.0

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
U.S. Department of Energy (SRESFS) Intern (Aiken, SC)              May 2020 to July 2020
• ENV 300 Introduction to Environmental Science Class of Science, Mathematics and Engineering Technology
• RESEARCH in environmental issues surrounding nuclear waste, environmental science, environmental chemistry, and public health   
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Food Lion Produce Associate (Salisbury, NC)                                                           August 2018 to present
• Maintain government sanitations regulations with produce and various grocery products 
• Lead inventory and stock associate shipment products in two shift rotations 
• Prepared and pack fresh and packaged produce for display and customer purchase

YMCA Academic Enrichment/Camp Counselor (Rock Hill, SC)                      June 2017 to February 2020
• Supervised youth program activities centered on educational and recreational development
• Built rapport with youth and families through trusting mentorship 
• Facilitated and documented advising sessions to parents and caregivers of at-risk youth 

ACTIVITIES 
Livingstone College, Student Membership Biology Club (Salisbury, NC)        January 2020 to present   
Out-Balance Reduction Program (0BRP) 
•Plan and execute major campus and community events for students in the major 
• Commit to service learning projects and academic paper presentations
• Serve as student-leader cohort for students enrolled in General Chemistry II 

Livingstone College, Student Membership Federal TRIO Program (Salisbury, NC) August 2018 to present  
• Utilize grant resources to maintain academic excellence 
• Create, implement, and engage in community service experiences for self and peers
• Explore post-undergraduate career options and participate in professional development opportunities 
 
Vision Beyond the Eyes, Volunteer (Charlotte, NC)			     May 2017 to December 2018 
• Assisted low-income and/or at-risk defined citizens to complete affording residential applications
• Facilitated workshop sessions that aim to develop independent living skills and GED completion 
• Recognized client achievements through celebratory programming and milestone awards 

Doc Williams SPCA Animal Service, V olunteer (Summerville, SC)      May 2006 to December 2008
• Assisted Vet Tech with care and protection of animals in the SPCA Clinic 
• Provided food and water to animals 
• Cleaned living areas
• Walked animals regularly 
• Groomed and transported animals

AWARDS
Livingstone College				          
                                           						   August 2018 to present
• Academic Achievement Color Code Card		
• Livingstone College National Alumni Association Scholarship Recipient 
• NC Need-based Scholarship Recipient 			
• SC Endowed Scholarship Recipient	

SKILLS & TRAINING

Effective Communication, Social Media, Teamwork Skills, Research and Information Gathering, Animal Care, Data-Entry, and Management Skills, Livingstone Assistance Pest-Control

REFERENCES

Emmanuel D. Williams, PhD
Associate Professor of Biology & Chair
Division of Math and Science 
Livingstone College 
701 West Monroe Street 
Salisbury, NC 28144 
Phone: (817)875-5217
E-mail:ewilliams@livingstone.edu 

Mr. Gordon Miller
Department of Mathematics
Assistant Professor
701 West Monroe Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
Phone: (704) 796.1861
E-mail: gmiller@livingstone.edu  

Jason Ricardo, Produce Manager 
Food Lion, Incorporated – Store #435
123 Mahaley Ave
Salisbury, NC 28144
Phone: (704) 639.9240
E-mail: bluzman74@yahoo.com