Maria Celeste Velazquez1116 Seider ln. Grand Prairie, TX 75052 | 214-598-7994 | maria.c.velazquez@ttu.edu

Education and Languages

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY ANTICIPATED MAY 2019

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering GPA – 3.25

FLUENT IN SPANISH

Work ExperienceUNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY JUNE 2016 – JULY 2016STUDENT TELECOUNSELOR Recruit students over the phone Answer questions about the application process Share experiences at Texas Tech with prospective students

UNIVERISTY STUDENT HOUSING | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY  AUGUST 2014 – MAY 2016 COMMUNITY ADVISOR Respond to emergency response situations, including medical emergencies and facility issues Inform 800+ residents of campus services and events and encourage participation Complete proper administrative tasks with resident check in/out’s, incident reports Create, plan, and implement programs focused on civility, character, engagement, achievement and

independence Develop a positive educational setting to achieve higher retention rates

RED RAIDER ORIENTATION | TEXAS TECH UNIVERISTY JULY 2015ORIENTATION COUNSELOR Lead small group discussions Assist students with class scheduling and the registration process Teach students the History and Traditions of Texas Tech Serve as a peer mentor to new students

InvolvementHISPANIC STUDENT SOCIETY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY AUGUST 2014 – MAY 2016ELECTED, SECRETARY Volunteer at various organizations and fundraising events Network with Spanish-speaking students, professors, and other resources

Community Service/HonorsGEN TX AUGUST 2013 – MAY 2015

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE SEPTEMBER 2013- MAY 2015

RACE FOR THE CURE MAY 2014

LUBBOCK LION’S CLUB PANCAKE FESTIVAL FEBRUARY 2014

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF AMERICA JUNE 2011 - JULY 2013

NORTH TEXAS FOOD BANK AUGUST 2011 - MAY 2013

PRESIDENT’S LIST | FALL 2013

DEAN’S LIST | FALL 2014