Chris Hollomon

Local Address                                                                                                  Permanent Address

706 B Fairfax St.                                                                                                   76 Waterview Dr.

Radford, VA, 24141                                                                                              Newport News, VA, 23608

(540) 449-3561                                       e-mail: Chris@t-bear.org                       (757) 877-1164               _

Strengths

  • Proven interpersonal, communication, phone, customer relations, high-tech, listening, and public speaking skills
  • Adept computer skills using MS Office, Photoshop, Internet research, web design, and other high end programs on multiple OS platforms.  Experienced Small Business Networking and Consulting
  • Outgoing, logical, creative, intellectual, inventive, exceptional, humorous team player, and self-sufficient problem solver.
  • Willing to relocate, travel, and work in a multi-cultural environment with all age groups.

 

Education

  • Master of Science Degree, Radford University, Radford, VA, Dec 2001

      Major: Corporate and Professional Communications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree, Radford University, Radford, VA, May 2000

      Major: Speech Communications

      Concentrations: Corporate and Professional Communications, English, & Information Sys.

  • Semester Abroad in Communications, Salzburg College, Austria, Fall 1998
  • HS: Hampton Roads Academy (private)

      Personally Responsible for 50% of educational expenses

 

Relevant Experience

      Jason Foundation & Brain Injury Services of SWVA, Non-profit Radford & Roanoke, VA

Communications Intern, During Summer, 2001

·         Created a company image and logo for Brain Injury Services of SWVA.

·         Designed a brochure from scratch to printer, including all graphics and layout.

·         Setup a small business network for the use of a Case Management System.

·         Developed other promotional materials and digitized templates for BIS SWVA.

Whim, Online Student Magazine, www.ruwhim.com , Radford, VA

Executive manager/ co-founder/ staff writer/ PR manager, During school, 1996- Present

·         Wrote countless articles, and managed writers in various sections of the magazine.

·         Helped in the creation of the original concept for Whim and advised on content.

·         Responsible for the creation of an incentive program for writers and illustrators.

      Communications Department, Radford University, Radford, VA

       Web designer for graduate/ undergraduate/ Public Speaking/ & Dr. Grice, 2000-Present

·         Designed and implemented professional websites for all students, faculty, & alumni.

·         Consulted with various people for the purpose of design function and audience.

      Computer Help Desk, Radford University, Radford, VA

       Technical support representative, semesters 1998-1999

·         Handled incoming telephone inquiries relating to computer issues.

·         Review and resolved hardware technical problems verbally, physically, and written.

      Sunterra Resorts, Williamsburg, Va

       Off-property contact manager / marketing, Summer 1999

·         Informed tourists of local information and promoted tours of Sunterra Resorts.

 

Activities

      Communication Consulting, Dr. Cronin , Radford University, 1998-Present

·         Provided a 3-part workshop for students in Research and Development

·         The workshop includes Spss (statistics), Excel, and Presentation training.

       PRSSA member (Public Relations Student Society of America)

 

*NOTE* Portfolio, Writing samples, Detailed Skills list, Transcripts, Relevant Class Experience, Detail Recommendations, and complete vita information from 1993 available upon request.