Yahya Yaziji's Resume
Yahya Yaziji
Washington, D.C. ?------------ ? ------------ ? ------------/in/yyaziji
EDUCATION
College of William & Mary, B.S. Biology Major, Arabic Language and Literature Minor 2018
Honors & Activities:
? Graduated cum laude (GPA 3.52)
? Dean’s List
Northern Virginia Community College, A.S. Biology 2016
Honors & Activities:
? Graduated summa cum laude (GPA 3.8)
? Academic Center Tutor; 7-8 students per week for an academic year
RELEVANT EXPERIENCES
George Washington University, Washington, DC
Office for Student Success, Retention Specialist November 2018 – Present
? Maintained and reviewed student spreadsheets daily, which included student course registration status, various student account holds, and prior outreach efforts.
? Designed a timeline and launched the annual Connections Survey, which targets the first-year experience, short-term summer goals, and future academic plans in terms of retaining students.
? Coached students through resolving holds to prevent late registration, accumulating more fees, and/or eviction.
Office of the President, Events Coordinator September - November 2018
? Facilitated large scale, 100 guest events; managed catering staff and prepared the venue
? Advanced the upkeep of the F Street House routine checkups, procuring office supplies, and streamlining
correspondence with vendors and clients
? Designed events tailored to guests; with the President, Trustees, and other administrators in mind
W&M Greenhouse Outreach Team and Research, Williamsburg, VA August 2017 – May 2018
Researcher and Team Coordinator
? Designed and carried out an agricultural research project; fully funding my stipend of $4,000
? Submitted manuscript drafts for publication; published in the Journal of American Botany
? Founded the Outreach Team after recognizing the need for plant biology education on campus
? Planned a semester-long calendar of events and opportunities to engage W&M students
? Budgeted for greenhouse accessibility strategies; more than tripling the number of visitors, reaching 400
W&M Undergraduate Honor Council, Williamsburg, VA February 2017 – February 2018
Elected Class of 2018 Councilmember and Representative
? Advised students going through the honor violation process; averaging one case per week
? Worked with and ensured that confidential information remained as such under FERPA
? Motivated rehabilitative policy changes in the Honor Code
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Trader Joe’s, Alexandria, VA September 2015 – Present
Crewmember (full-time through August 2016, over W&M breaks through May 2018, current full-time)
? Appointed for specialization with plant-based diets; developing need-based grocery carts for my customers
? Maintained store floor by completing assigned tasks efficiently
? On-boarded new crewmember
Alexandria Campaign on Adolescent Pregnancy, Alexandria, VA October 2013 – August 2016
Social Media Coordinator (2015-2016)
? Initiated and managed a social media campaign to gain youth interest and teen health awareness
? Developed annual events that rely on city-wide collaboration, both of which occur annually until this day
Council Member (2013-2016)
? Planned council meetings, ensuring member attendance and meeting material readiness
? Lead council initiatives and programming that focused on youth at risk
SKILLS
Fluent in Arabic; Proficient with the MS Office Package and R Statistical Program
Yahya Yaziji
Washington, D.C. ?------------ ? ------------ ? ------------/in/yyaziji
EDUCATION
College of William & Mary, B.S. Biology Major, Arabic Language and Literature Minor 2018
Honors & Activities:
? Graduated cum laude (GPA 3.52)
? Dean’s List
Northern Virginia Community College, A.S. Biology 2016
Honors & Activities:
? Graduated summa cum laude (GPA 3.8)
? Academic Center Tutor; 7-8 students per week for an academic year
RELEVANT EXPERIENCES
George Washington University, Washington, DC
Office for Student Success, Retention Specialist November 2018 – Present
? Maintained and reviewed student spreadsheets daily, which included student course registration status, various student account holds, and prior outreach efforts.
? Designed a timeline and launched the annual Connections Survey, which targets the first-year experience, short-term summer goals, and future academic plans in terms of retaining students.
? Coached students through resolving holds to prevent late registration, accumulating more fees, and/or eviction.
Office of the President, Events Coordinator September - November 2018
? Facilitated large scale, 100 guest events; managed catering staff and prepared the venue
? Advanced the upkeep of the F Street House routine checkups, procuring office supplies, and streamlining
correspondence with vendors and clients
? Designed events tailored to guests; with the President, Trustees, and other administrators in mind
W&M Greenhouse Outreach Team and Research, Williamsburg, VA August 2017 – May 2018
Researcher and Team Coordinator
? Designed and carried out an agricultural research project; fully funding my stipend of $4,000
? Submitted manuscript drafts for publication; published in the Journal of American Botany
? Founded the Outreach Team after recognizing the need for plant biology education on campus
? Planned a semester-long calendar of events and opportunities to engage W&M students
? Budgeted for greenhouse accessibility strategies; more than tripling the number of visitors, reaching 400
W&M Undergraduate Honor Council, Williamsburg, VA February 2017 – February 2018
Elected Class of 2018 Councilmember and Representative
? Advised students going through the honor violation process; averaging one case per week
? Worked with and ensured that confidential information remained as such under FERPA
? Motivated rehabilitative policy changes in the Honor Code
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Trader Joe’s, Alexandria, VA September 2015 – Present
Crewmember (full-time through August 2016, over W&M breaks through May 2018, current full-time)
? Appointed for specialization with plant-based diets; developing need-based grocery carts for my customers
? Maintained store floor by completing assigned tasks efficiently
? On-boarded new crewmember
Alexandria Campaign on Adolescent Pregnancy, Alexandria, VA October 2013 – August 2016
Social Media Coordinator (2015-2016)
? Initiated and managed a social media campaign to gain youth interest and teen health awareness
? Developed annual events that rely on city-wide collaboration, both of which occur annually until this day
Council Member (2013-2016)
? Planned council meetings, ensuring member attendance and meeting material readiness
? Lead council initiatives and programming that focused on youth at risk
SKILLS
Fluent in Arabic; Proficient with the MS Office Package and R Statistical Program