Self-starter

Christopher Chen

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Fremont, CA 94539

510-***-**** ****.*********@*****.***

Education:

University of California, Los Angeles Sept.2012 – Aug.2014

B.A in Philosophy, English Minor

Ohlone College Sept.2010 – Aug.2012

A.A Degree in Human Development

Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society

Experience:

The Lew Edwards Group July 2013 – Sept.2013

Intern

Researched infrastructural concerns regarding numerous communities and their respective

city councils throughout California

Assisted development of campaign strategies through intelligence gathering of past election

results, voting records, and news archives

Provided general editorial support including: proofreading, photocopying, filing, and revision

of campaign flyers and PowerPoint presentations

Learned the various processes that underlie campaign management, including media and

communication methods, as well as city government politics

Olive Children Foundation June 2012- Sept.2012

Team Building/Young Leaders Instructor, After School Tutor

Presented a window into various world cultures through accessible mediums including

cultural games, arts and crafts, museums, and fairy tales

Fostered teamwork and leadership ethics in children grades two through seven through group

activities that incorporated a prior class session’s theme

Compiled contact Excel spreadsheets into a systematic database in order to respect each

individual child’s needs and remain in constant communication with their parents

Learned the process behind drafting a lesson plan/syllabus and how to administer said

lessons to children grades two through seven in an accessible manner

Little Madfish Sept.2010 – June 2011

Server

Increased customer satisfaction through amiable small talk, familiarity with dining options,

and expedited responses to accidents, concerns, and inquiries

Provided oversight of the general environment through the maintenance of customer and

worker facilities, including restroom, storage, and dining areas

Assisted team productivity through constant communication and help with the respective

needs of the chefs, hosts/hostesses, servers, and managers

Learned the demands of a hectic work environment, the various roles that compose it, and

how balance may be achieved with the capacity to communicate therein

Corresponded with management and coworkers to understand and improve personal

weaknesses

Activities:

Kappa Alpha Pi Pre-Law Co-Ed Fraternity, Beta Chapter Dec. 2012 – Spring 2014

Active Member, Historian

Fostered knowledge of the field of law for undergraduate students through planning and

hosting panels, mock trials, and informational presentations

Developed a young professional identity through participation in mock interviews,

networking events, and communication workshops

Cultivated leadership skills through active participation in a politically and culturally diverse

executive board structured by parliamentary procedure

Catered to the concerns of the greater community through participation in community

service, including giving back to the environment as well as fundraising for local

philanthropic causes

Learned the process behind fundraising methods including sponsorships and restaurant

opportunities; assisted efforts to meet the organizations quarterly quota

Influenced the future of the organization through revision of its bylaws and preservation of

its roots through innovative media-related mediums

Campus Activities Programming Board, Ohlone College Spring 2011 – Spring

2012

Volunteer; Active Member, Staff, Photographer, Secretary

Promoted an interactive campus environment through the planning and staffing of a variety

of social and educational events to cater to the culturally diverse community of Ohlone

College

Synthesized photography into a database for future use regarding media/publicity relations

Compiled, annotated, and delivered weekly meeting minutes to board members in order to

expedite future discussions and keep everyone up to date with the goals and deadlines of the

board

Fresh Dynamix Aug 2011 – Aug 2012

Dance Crew Member

Operation Mobilization, Hong Kong July 2009

Volunteer

YUGO Ministries, Tijuana, Mexico July 2007, 2008, 2009

Volunteer

References:

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