Aspiring Behavioral Health Professional and Administrator

SONIA KRISHAN

240-***-**** ***********@*****.*** Kensington, MD https://www.linkedin.com/in/soniakrishan/ Montgomery College undergraduate studying Social Sciences, Administration, and Health; transitioning to a double major in Behavioral Health. Strong communicator with experience in administrative support, customer service, and advocacy. Known for organization, adaptability, and working effectively in fast-paced environments.

• Customer Service

• Administrative & Clerical Support

• Events & Logistical Support

• Advocacy & Environmental Initiatives

• Teamwork & Collaboration

• Time Management & Organization

• Critical Thinking & Problem-solving

• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Personal Assistant

Seasonal Internship Heidi Jarislowsky — remote Jan 2026 – Present

• Managed daily email correspondence with clients and business contacts, ensuring timely and professional responses

• Coordinated scheduling, appointments, and task reminders to support workflow efficiency

• Assisted with client relations by organizing reservations and logistics for meetings and events

• Advised on social media strategy to support brand visibility Retail Associate

Part-time/ad hoc Reflex — D.C Metro Area Dec 2025 – Present

• Provide general customer service and assist with sales

• Stock and organize merchandise on displays and shelves

• Nurture a welcoming environment to create a positive shopping experience Promotional Model

Part-time/ad hoc Matrix Model Staffing — D.C Metro Area Oct 2024 – Nov 2025

• Represented luxury brands at special events; served as a liaison between clients and attendees

• Collaborated with event leads and teammates to ensure smooth operations and support

• Presented products, guest reception, cocktail and butler-style service Agency Model

Part-time/ad hoc T.H.E. Artist Agency — D.C Metro Area) Oct 2021 – Oct 2024

• Modeled clothing items to showcase company products for digital and print media Barista

Part-time Starbucks—Wheaton, MD Aug 2021 – Dec 2021

• Provided customer service and processed transactions in Point-of-Sale (POS)

• Prepared orders and assisted customers with product selection and recommendations VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Young Adult Representative The EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases — D.C Jan 2026 – Present

• Advocate for young adults with rare diseases to impact public policy and nurture skill-building opportunities

• Met with legislators on Capitol Hill to discuss healthcare policy and issues impacting the rare disease community.

• Attended conferences on public health for National Rare Disease Week Mountain Steward Rivers & Rocks Program—West Virginia (Seasonal) Jun 2018 – Jun 2021

• Maintained trails with USFS teams (Dolly Sods/Seneca Rocks, WV)

• Performed manual trail work (clearing overgrowth, erosion control, cleanup) Community Assistant at Blackfeet Reservation Global Volunteers—Montana Jun 2021 – July 2021

• Assisted staff and students at Blackfeet Community College and Blackfeet Food Bank

• Provided administrative support and helped students complete FAFSA forms and register for classes EDUCATION

• General Studies (Behavioral Health Track) Montgomery College, Rockville, MD Jan 2026 – Present

• Liberal Studies New York University, New York, NY (2 years completed) Jan 2023 – Dec 2025 AWARDS/PUBLICATIONS

• Miss Maryland Teen USA 2022, Miss USA Organization May 2022

• Selected Presenter and Panelist, Montgomery College Cherry Blossom Humanities Festival April 2026

• Published “Wrong Fish”, The Red Jacket Literary Magazine (selected from student submissions) May 2026

• Selected Participant, Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth 2012–2021

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