Cordis-Maria Austin-Okoli

4901 Annlyn dr Sandston VA 23150 | LinkedIn | 804-729-7025 | mariadaustine@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Norfolk State University Norfolk, Virginia
Bachelors of Arts in Political Science May 2023

WORK EXPERIENCE
Kings Dominion Doswell, Virginia
Ride Operator Dec 2019 - Jan 2020
• Assist riders in boarding rides.
• Go through safety precautions with them, inform them of evacuation routes, operate equipment that begins
and stops the ride, and narrate the movements of the ride.
• To enable the running of the rides, ride operators turn on power sources, which they then shut off when the
specified time has passed.

Kings Dominion Doswell, Virginia

Lifeguard Jul 2018 - Aug 2018
• Enforces pool rules and water safety policies.
• Warns swimmers about improper behavior or danger and warms them up.
• Gives first aid in case of injury, saves drowning or in distress swimmers, and, if required, performs CPR
and/or artificial respiration.

SunPro Solar Ashland, Virginia

Sales Specialist May 2021 - Jul 2021
• Developed their expertise in renewable energy.
• Built a network and searched for ways to engage to attract clients.
• Inform existing and prospective customers about the cost-savings opportunities and clean energy solutions
offered by SunPro Solar.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
NSU African Student Association Norfolk, Virginia
Vice President Aug 2022 - May 2023
• When the president is absent, I’m there to fill in for her.
• Responsible to provide direction, plan, organize, direct, and monitor.
• Evaluate the activities of the support services and programs for African Students across the entire campus.

Political Science Club Norfolk, Virginia

Member Aug 2022 - May 2023
• On topics including gender, religion, caste, young involvement in politics, civic awareness, citizen rights
and obligations, governance, and government, the club hosts panel discussions, seminars, and expert
engagements.

• Attended the NYC law forum conference 2022.

• Attended the World debate affairs at ODU and at the Yatch club in Norfolk VA.
SKILLS
Skills Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) |
Communication | Reading comprehensive | Great
Listener | Speaks up to 3 languages (English, Igbo and
Pidgin English) | Salesforce | Public Speaking |
Attentive | Time management.

Legal Research, Legal system admin and Pre Law

study

AWARDS
Legal System Administration Certificate from
Advanced Career Center in Henrico County.
Academic Honors Spring 2023 Semester, Norfolk
State University