ChrisTopher J. Adams
***** ********* **. ?novi, mi 48374
Phone 970-***-**** ?E-mail *****@*******.***
Education
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Aug 2006 -
May 2010
Graduated Cum Laude
Double Major English/Asian Studies
Cumulative GPA: 3.65; Major GPA: (English) 3.79, (Asian Studies)
3.75
Arts and Sciences Dean's List Spring 2007-Spring 2008
Studied abroad in Kyoto during the Spring 2009 semester (3.77
GPA)
Relevent experience
Writing Walk-In Service, Cornell University
Oct 2007- May 2010
Peer Mentor/Proofreader
Helped individuals, including undergraduate, graduate and
international students, revise essays, cover letters and other
documents; worked on grammar, organization, and other elements
of writing
Belltower Books
On-Campus Representative
Winter 2009
Bought books back from students in a one-on-one sales
environment. Researched marketing trends, i.e. which finals had
the most students, which books were the most expensive, etc. Was
entirely commission based, and I was third highest buyer on
campus.
That Burrito Place
Assistant Manager
Oct 2007- Jan 2010
Supervised employees, oversaw customer care, balanced financial
records. Was responsible for making work schedules, maintaining
standards of quality within a restaurant environment, and
monitoring employees under me
Mesa County Public Library Jun 2008 - Aug
2008
Marketing Intern
Ensured reception of donated funds, maintained financial records
of previous donations, helped with the acquisition of funds
pertaining to the renovation of, and the addition to, the
library
Cornell Engineering Dean's Office, Ithaca, NY
Oct 2006 - May 2007
Student Assistant III
Filed records, worked with confidential documents, managed data
concerning those documents
Interests and activities
Member of the Cornell Wind Ensemble Aug.
2006 - Aug. 2009
Writer for the Cornell Daily Sun;
Responsible for weekly articles and reviews
2007-present
Member of the Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity
Languages and skills
4 years experience writing/reading/speaking Japanese
Able to follow orders, complete projects while meeting deadlines
Very skilled with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint