ChristopherRiker

340 NE 115Th St. | 609.992.8591. | Christopher.riker@mymail.barry.edu

Objective
My goal is to showcase my knowledge in communication and language to advance the companies I work for and represent. Through writing and public speaking, I can help a company looking to expand its reach.

Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS | BARRY UNIVERSITY Major: English; Professional Writing, Communications; Public Relations Minor: Criminology Related coursework: Professional editing, business writing, writing for the internet, public speaking ADVANCED DIPLOMA | JUNE 2010 | MASSANUTTEN MILITARY ACADEMY Live away from home at an early age to learn the basic and advanced structures of the Army. Lead my peers in team-building experiences. Lead the Class of 2010 amongst the alumni body.

Skills & Abilities

COMPUTER Adobe Creative Studio (Photoshop, DreamWeaver, etc.) Microsoft Office (Word, excel, etc.) Conversational Spanish WRITING Published in VoiceMale, The 420 Times, and CULTURE Magazine COMMUNICATION In regards to public speaking, I have excelled at the National Oratory Contest, held nationally by the American Legion in 2010, lasting until the fourth round speaking about the 14th Amendment. I have given many speeches about marijuana regulation, immigration reform, and financial independence. LEADERSHIP Barry University Student Organization Council (SOC) Menber. Barry University College Democrats President.

Experience
CONTRIBUTING WRITER | CULTURE MAGAZINE | NOVEMBER 2013-CURRENT As a writer for a majormedicalmarijuanamagazine,itsimportanttobewell-versed in drug laws, especially regarding cannabis; have a keen knowledge of the current growing Medical Marijuana industry; and investigate the War on Drugs, as it pertains to marijuana.