Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
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VERONICA GRAHAM

Columbia

Summary

Undergraduate student pursuing research trained a short time in neurolinguistics and psycholinguistics. Experienced in bilingual speech perception testing, academic leadership, and community service. Strong organizational and communication skills with hands-on experience in research, advocacy, and collaborative environments. Seeking to contribute to graduate-level research in language, cognition, and development.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Cashier

CAVA
07.2023 - Current
  • Provide customer service in a fast-paced environment
  • Collaborate with supervisors to meet performance and service goals

Gap Sales Associate

Gap Factory
11.2023 - 01.2024
  • Delivered consistent service to develop customer loyalty

Seasonal Cashier / Customer Service

Burlington Coat Factory
12.2022 - 09.2023
  • Maintained organized and well-stocked checkout areas
  • Assisted customers and supported store efficiency

Sales Associate

Quiet Storm Surf Shop
06.2021 - 11.2022

Crew Leader

Tropical Smoothie Café
07.2020 - 06.2021
  • Trained and supervised team during installation and project completion

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
12.2026

Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Arts

Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Myrtle Beach, SC
01.2023

High School Diploma - Art

Academy of Science and Technology
Myrtle Beach, SC
06.2021

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Customer assistance
  • Work ethic and integrity
  • Patience and empathy

Affiliations

  • President – LGBTQ+ Carolina (Advocacy & Support Club)
  • University of South Carolina
  • 2024 – Present
  • Lead peer support initiatives, educational programming, and community outreach
  • Coordinate meetings, workshops, and advocacy events for campus inclusion
  • Manage communication between executive members and university staff


  • Member – Kappa Mu Service Sorority
  • Volunteer for the Columbia Women’s Shelter and community care programs
  • Participate in philanthropic events and campus service initiatives

Timeline

Gap Sales Associate

Gap Factory
11.2023 - 01.2024

Cashier

CAVA
07.2023 - Current

Seasonal Cashier / Customer Service

Burlington Coat Factory
12.2022 - 09.2023

Sales Associate

Quiet Storm Surf Shop
06.2021 - 11.2022

Crew Leader

Tropical Smoothie Café
07.2020 - 06.2021

Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Arts

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

High School Diploma - Art

Academy of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology

University of South Carolina

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

  • BiRDI Lab – Bilingual Research on Development & Interaction
  • Undergraduate Research Assistant, University of South Carolina
  • 2025 – Present
  • Conduct speech perception and recognition tasks with bilingual children
  • Assist with data collection, task administration, and participant interaction
  • Support research examining bilingual language development and cognitive processing
  • Maintain ethical research practices and accurate data records


  • Neurolinguistics Research Program
  • Undergraduate Research Assistant, University of South Carolina
  • 2024 January - May 2024
  • Shadowed SLP grad students hosting Aphasia Group Therapy
  • Supported other assistants in creation of a "State Project"
  • Maintained ethical research practices and accurate data records


RELEVANT COURSEWORK

  • Psychological Statistics
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Psychology of Consciousness
  • Health Psychology
  • Intro to Statistical Reasoning
  • Spanish I & II
  • Media & Scientific Terminology
VERONICA GRAHAM