Sasha Varghese

1168 Taji Court 
Herndon, VA 20170-2300 
(434) 409-9403 
stv6c@virginia.edu

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Abstract of Qualifications

ØProficient with various operating systems and software

ØDriven, ambitious individual with high aspirations

ØWork well in team situations, dynamic communication skills

ØDiligent and resourceful under all circumstances

Computer Skills

Operating Systems:    DOS, Windows XP, Macintosh OSX

Applications:             MathCAD, Minitab, MS Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Publisher, Word 

Programming:            C++

Education

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, Charlottesville, VA
Expected Date of Graduation: May 2006

B.S. Candidate in both Civil Engineering and Economics, Pre-Law track

Experience

CUSTOM ENERGY, LLC, Pasadena, MD    8/2004 - 9/2004

Data Analyst.

St. Barnabas Medical Center (Livingston, NJ) project - reviewed floor plans/blueprints andconducted light fixture analysis/auditing for the Performance Manager, Mr. Kevin Pippin


ROBERT WEINER ASSOCIATES PUBLIC AFFAIRS, 
Washington, DC    5/2004 - 8/2004

Media Research Assistant to president of company of a former senior public affairs director for President Clinton.

Generated press, researched/wrote commentaries, releases, advisories andtalking points for speeches/media interviews, worked with Weiner in directly assisting Cong. John Conyers (D-MI), Gen. Barry McCaffrey, American Trial Lawyers former president Mary Alexander, USA Track and Field, and other top level clients, and helped Weiner serve as a national radio spokesman for Democratic National Committee. Co-authored op-eds including my byline in New York Daily News, Baltimore Sun, and Newark Star Ledger.


FIRST VIRGINIA BANK,
Purcellville, VA    3/2003 - 8/2003

Teller Service Representative.

Strong customer relations regarding account maintenance and sales, handled large sums of currency, regularly balanced the ATM, and closed the bank premises


NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, AND BLOOD INSTITUTE, LABORATORY OF MOLECULAR CARDIOLOGY,
Bethesda, MD    5/2002 - 8/2002

Research Assistant/Intern, Student Fellow.

Research project concerning the construction and expression of GST fusion proteins, supplemental work to the myosin heavy chain research of Dr. Sachiyo Kawamoto, PhD


ECKERD DRUGS, 
Sterling, VA    4/2000 - 8/2001

Customer Service Specialist.

Retail job atmosphere, gained experience with customer contact and assistance, and was delegated cash-handling, and merchandising responsibilities

Extracurricular Activities

American Society of Civil Engineers    9/2003 - present

Alpha Omicron of Chi Psi Fraternity, Brother/Photography Chair    8/2003 - present

Indian Student Association    9/2001 - present

Intramural Basketball    9/2001 - present

First Year Honor Association, Representative for Dunnington Residence    9/2001 - 5/2002

Madison House Volunteer Program - Children’s Health Museum, Volunteer     9/2001 - 5/2002

Mar Thoma Church of Greater Washington Youth Group, Vice President    4/2000 - 4/2001

American Red Cross Blood Services, Volunteer    6/1998 - present

Publications

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS - Opinion/Editorial    July 20, 2004

            Co-author: “Doping could cost the city the Olympics”

NEWARK STAR-LEDGER - Commentary    July 13, 2004

        Co-author: “Athletes don’t run drug risks alone”

BALTIMORE SUN - Sports Commentary    July 13, 2004

        Co-author: “Baseball solidly in last place on drugs”