1. AMANDA T. MARINGE
EDUCATION AND COURSEWORK
2016 Bowie State University- anticipated graduation: BS in Sociology
2013 Montgomery College- Associate’s Degree in the Arts
EXPERIENCE
04/04/2016-Present The Home Depot, Lanham MD
Cashier
• Responsibilities include handling cash, assisting customers with final purchases, operating
registers, credit card machines, and electronic check.
• Maintain checkout operations by following policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment for customers and employees.
• Inform customers about protection plans, return and exchange polices.
• Work alongside managers and sales associates to ensure customers are satisfied with service
rendered.
Cashier of the Month- September 2016
02/2014-2016 Red Lobster Restaurant, Lanham MD
Server
• Process cash, credit and check transactions.
• Provide quality services to guests dining in the restaurant.
• Ensure customer satisfaction with the services provided
• Provide utmost hospitality and deliver an exceptional dining experience to ensure that
guests are interested in returning to the restaurant.
• Interact with guests in a positive and friendly manner
Hostess
• Utilize Point of Sale System (POS) to place guests at available tables.
• Coordinate with servers to achieve expedited service to guests.
• Respond to guest calls and questions regarding service and menus
• Direct guests to their respective tables and address any additional needs.
• Work in a team-oriented, high-volume, fast-paced, client-centric environment.
2012-2013 Community Bridges, Silver Spring MD
Intern (Semester Long)
• Supervised young girls (ages 7-14) in an after- school program while they completed
homework assignment.
• Co-facilitated an educational group that was created to promote and educate students about
building self-esteem, self-worth, developing a sense of Identity and acceptance of different
cultural groups.
• Instilled a love for self that is essential to the growth of young girls, fighting against the
negative influences of body image, discrimination, and social inequalities.
• Taught students about healthy relationships
• Led groups that encouraged the growth of a woman, and traits that make a leader

2. • Created and organized files for my assigned schools: Rolling Terrace and White Oak
Elementary Schools
2011-2011 African Transformation Embassy: Silver Spring MD
Volunteer (Semester Long)
• Researched grants that supported the mission of the program.
• Applied for grants that the agency met criteria.
• Compiled lists of benefactors who supported the mission.
• Designed an invitation that the agency sent to benefactors as an invitation to attend a fund
fundraiser. Benefactors included Ambassadors from different nations, humanitarians,
celebrities and presidents.
2006-2008 Young Women’s Project: Teen Women in Action
• Researched health topics and presented to other group participants. Topics researched
included healthy relationships, identifying an abusive partner, effective communication,
problem solving and early detection of potential partner violence or domestic violence.
• Administered a survey to adolescents to find out trends and habits when in relationships.
• Acquired leadership skills by presenting information to groups of students and facilitators
and by leading some group sessions.
• Gained self-advocacy skills
SUMARY OF SKILLS
Computer Proficient (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Critical Thinker
Cooperative Team Player Analytical Thinker
Detail Oriented Quick Learner
Empathetic Proficient