302 Pheasant Run Court.

703-946-4680(c)
Blacksburg, VA 24060 ccox1313@vt.edu

Christopher Barclay Cox

Objective Ambitious Virginia Tech student looking for a service-learning opportunity for the
summer of 2010; interested in education, advocacy, public policy, and journalism

Education 2006 -2009 Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Blacksburg, VA
Undergraduate Student
 Pursuing dual Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Communication and Humanities,
Science, and Environment; cumulative 3.6 G.P.A
 Graduate of the Earth Sustainability Program, a pilot alternative core
curriculum at Virginia Tech; now serve as a teaching assistant.
 Studied at the University of San Francisco in Quito, Ecuador Jan-May 09;
Proficient in conversational Spanish

Related May-Aug, 2009 Dem. Congressional Campaign Committee Washington, D.C.

Experience Direct Marketing & Membership Intern
 Provided administrative support for the Department of Marketing and Online
Services, responsible for assisting with membership inquiries, FEC compliance,
and the acquisition of new donors.
 Assisted in development of direct mail and email fundraising communications,
including the creation of direct mail letter copy and artwork.
 Utilized technical skills in web advertising, Blog outreach, and public relations
via social media tools including Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube.

2007 – 2009 American Universities International Programs Blacksburg, VA

Marketing Intern and Program Ambassador
 Cooperated with faculty and program administration as their first-ever student
teaching assistant in Australia in 2008.
 Demonstrated effective communication and public administration skills through
creating marketing presentations and materials.

2007 – 2008 Students for Barack Obama Blacksburg, VA

Chapter Coordinator, Virginia Tech
 Coordinated canvassing, voter registration and field organizing efforts,
including registering over 6,000 voters in Montgomery County, VA.
 Planned and directed student rallies and campaign trips to West Virginia, North
Carolina, South Carolina, and throughout Virginia.
 Galvanized efforts of the VA Campaign for Change, Young Democrats, Blue
Ridge Democrats, MoveOn.org, and numerous student organizations to turn
Virginia blue in the 2008 Presidential election
Skills  Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Access) iMovie, Adobe
Photoshop, and Web-design (Wordpress, Blogger)

- References available upon request -