Christopher Francis Bardo

**** ***** ******** ******, *********, VA 22205 ac4ocx@r.postjobfree.com 571-***-**** Education:

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Blacksburg, Virginia. B.A Geography, Minor in Arabic. August 2017

Work Experience:

The QED Group LLC, Arlington, VA - Intern (Innovations, Contracts, and Health Systems) August 2017-February 2018

Performed data analytics, researched new business initiatives relating to global health and development and reviewed contracts

Smithsonian/Department of Defense Walter Reed Biosystematics Unit, Suitland, MD - Intern Summer 2016, Winter 2017

Geo-referenced, conducted research, analyzed and vector-mapped data; performed DNA extraction, sequencing and collection maintenance

NOVA Parks, Arlington, VA - Lifeguard and Swim Instructor Summer 2015, Summer 2016

Virginia Tech Recreational Sports Department, Blacksburg, VA - Life Guard and Gym Monitor

2014 and 2015 School Years

Arlington Public Schools, Arlington, VA - Head Lifeguard January 2011- May 2014

National Aquarium, Washington, DC - Education Docent Summer 2013

Explained specimens to the public, explained exhibits and organized interactive learning activities for youth

Awards and Activities:

Virginia Tech Aspire Award for Practicing Civility, April 2017 St. Ann Catholic Church-Intern Committee Member

Jerusalem University-Israel Inside-Out Course, January 2017 Commonwealth Catholic Charities, tutor for refugee students, 2016-2017 Arabic Language Club, 2015-2017

Hillel at Virginia Tech, Board Member, 2016-2017, Wrote grants Newman Catholic Campus Ministries, 2013-2017

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary University Program, 2015-2016 SEEDS Nature Center, volunteer, 2013-2017

Languages, Skills and Certifications:

Modern Standard Arabic fluency, Spanish basic speaking, reading, and writing, Hebrew-basic speaking and reading, Gel electrophoresis-proficiency, Microsoft Excel and Power BI-Proficiency, Arc and Q GIS Software-proficiency, Scuba Diving International Open Water Scuba Diver certified