Christopher James Walsh

(978) 844 3120

cwalsh15@terpmail.um.edu

13 Lexington Drive
Acton, MA 01720
https://chriswalsh94.wordpress.com/

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Double Major in Communication (PR Track) and Economics
Expected: May 2017
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Current GPA: 3.1
Related Courses: Critical Thinking and Speaking, News Writing and Reporting for Public Relations, Film Form and
Culture, Public Relations Theory, Research Methods in Communication
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Intern
Writer, The Odyssey, an online college newspaper
February 2015- Present
Research and compose weekly articles ranging from 500-word breaking news updates to 1600-word features
Cover topics ranging from college tuition fees to new music releases
Pitch ideas, meet deadlines and follow AP style
Intern/Representative
Allied Integrated Marketing, Washington DC
June2015-Presetn
Write screening reports of local film premiers and report to film studios on the turnout and success of their film
Find and propose social media for Allieds social media pages in Virginia, Norfolk and Washington DC
Research and communicate local business willing to host promotional events for upcoming films.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Host / Bar Back / Bus Boy
29 Sudbury, Sudbury, MA
Provide quality customer service in a fast-paced, upscale dining establishment
Collaborate with team members during shifts
Mediate between kitchen, waiting staff and customers

Seasonal 2014-Present

Snowboard Instructor
Nashoba Valley Ski Area, Westford, MA
December 2010- Present
Teach private lessons and 6 week programs for children, teens and adults
Organize Young Learners Program and aid children under the age of seven learning to ski
Certified independent contractor
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Member of Primannum Honor Society
Deans List
Member of Terrapin Ski and Snowboard Club

2014
Spring 2014
Fall 2014-Present

SKILLS
Operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP and Macintosh
Programs: Proficient in Microsoft office (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Final Cut Pro and Adobe Office suite
Social media: competent with Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram
Databases: Factiva, Cision, LexisNexis
Intermediate in Spanish