KARI MARTIN

Box #3198 | Warwick | 1000 University Place | Newport News, VA 23606

(804) 909-7204 | kari.martin.14@cnu.edu

EDUCATION
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
Graduation: May 2018
Bachelor of Arts in American Studies
GPA: 3.88
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
John Randolph Tucker High School, Richmond, VA
Graduation: June 2014
Advanced Diploma and International Baccalaureate Certificate
GPA: 4.96 (Class Rank: 7th)
Leadership Roles and Academic Accomplishments: Ethics Council (Founder/President), National
Honor Society, J.R. Tucker Faculty Student of the Year, and West Point Leadership Award

WORK EXPERIENCE
YMCA CAMP THUNDERBIRD COUNSELOR
June - August 2015
Supervised and engaged with fifteen to seventeen elementary aged children
Led children through activities at the camp
Made phone calls to parents of children to give them reminders about the following week
Supervised bus to and from camp and ensuring all campers are picked up and dropped off
at the appropriate time
CPR and First Aid certified
SWEET FROG (SEASONAL)
June 2012
June 2015
SHIFT SUPERVISOR
Trained employees on cash register operation, customer services, and opening and closing
procedures
Counted the money in the register drawer at the end of the day and deposit in the safe
Delegated tasks throughout shift and handle customer discrepancies if necessary
CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE
Ran electronic register system to include handling cash and credit card payments
Maintained cleanliness of the customer counter, dine-in space, and back preparation areas

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & LEADERSHIP

YOUNG LIFE LEADER
March 2015 Present
Mentoring high school students in the area
Organizing events to better connect with students
Meeting one-on-one with students to foster spiritual growth in their social lives
STUDENT HONOR COUNCIL MEMBER
January
2015 Present
Sit on judicial panels to determine responsibility and sanctions for students who violate
policy
Promote awareness of policy issues and the Honor Code in CNU community
Adhere to the integrity of the Honor Code

PRESIDENT SCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT AND MEMBER

August 2014 Present
Scholarship recipient through academic achievement, leadership qualities and civic
engagement
Includes study abroad stipend to attend Oxford
Research social issues pertinent to education
RUN FOR HOPE 5K- EVENT MANAGER
May - August 2011, 2012, 2013
Created idea for and implemented race dedicated to helping Ray of Hope Orphanage in
Shimba Hills, Kenya
Raised over $3,000 and aided orphanage in building a new roof, buying clothes, and
setting up water tanks
Designed flyers, set up a registration system, found volunteers and delegated tasks
Communicated to businesses for sponsorship and overall facilitated the event