Cristian Gonzalez| Curriculum Vitae

Objective

To further my career prospects, gain knowledge in various fields including psychology, business, and law in order to better myself and give back to the world around me by becoming a lawyer and a public servant.

Education

George Mason University— Psychology B.S., Fairfax, Virginia

/ Aug 2013 — May 2017
  • 3.28 GPA
  • Research Assistant for Dr. Todd Kashdan
  • Collaborator and Peer Advocate in the Student Support and Advocacy Center
Experience

Services Concierge — George Mason University

/ July 2016 — Present
  • Work with clients to satisfy their needs utilizing teamwork, quick thinking, and in face to face interaction
  • Actively engage in problem solving in order to solve problems in different, efficient ways.
  • Practice time management, leadership skills, and interpersonal communication to get the job done.
  • Lead shifts in order to make sure everyone completes their assigned duties in timely manners.

Research Assistant – George Mason University / April 2016 - Present
  • Assist both graduate students and professionals in Psychology with various tasks
  • Conduct scientific research using statistical software, interpersonal communication in varied settings, and teamwork
  • Work together and autonomously in order to complete projects and overall goals.
  • Gain proficiency in programs such as Excel, Google Docs, Slack, SPSS, and Word as well as writing formal research papers and posters.

Brand Representative – Abercrombie & Fitch
  • Tasked with aiding customers and ensuring business runs smoothly while meeting desired quotas
  • Gained managerial experience from the store manager in order to better perform, help customers, teach associates, and allow the store to continue to thrive.
  • Found creative ways to sell clothing to curious customers without seeming too pushy and promote a friendly, fun atmosphere.
  • Brainstormed in figuring out ways to sell our products as a group and teach it to new associates.
/ March 2015 – March 2017

Skills & Abilities

  • Motivational Speech and empathetic communication
  • Effective leadership abilities exhibited in classes, work, and social settings
  • Teamwork skills
  • Oral and written communication
  • Independent work ability
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Customer service in retail and event planning
  • Time Management
  • Efficiency
  • Conversational in Spanish
  • Experience in scientific research
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Statistical Research Software, online communication, and group communication applications
  • Quick learner
  • Determined with a drive to succeed
  • Adept at interpersonal communication

Communication

  • Orchestrated and carried out a series of protests and dialogues with George Mason University in order to better cater the dining situation for the students rather than have them carry out a policy that would have been detrimental to a large portion of the student body at the time.
  • Presented at the 7th Annual Data Blitz hosted by the Measurement Research Methodology Evaluation Statistics Lab
  • Morris, R. & Gonzalez, C. (October, 2016). Social Media and Social Anxiety. PowerPoint presented at the Measurement Research Methodology Evaluation Statistics [MRES] Lab’s Data Blitz Fall 2016, Fairfax, VA.

Leadership

  • Orchestrated a series of protests and communication with George Mason University’s dining board as well as President Angel Cabrera in order to change the situation of dining to better favor the students during the 2014-2015 school year.
  • Routinely gather friends and family to volunteer in Washington D.C. in food drives, firehouses in Loudoun County including Hamilton Fire Department and Purcellville Fire Department

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