Christopher G. Hollomon E-mail: chris@t-bear.org Local Address 706 B Fairfax st Radford, VA, 24141 Home:(540) 831-3792 Cell: 540) 449-3561 Permanent Address . 76 Waterview Dr. Newport News, VA, 23608 Home:(757) 877-1164 Cell: (540) 449-3561 ----------------------------------------------------- Strengths- * Proven interpersonal, communication, written, customer relations, high-tech, listening, and public speaking skills * Adept computer skills using MS Office, Photoshop, Internet, Well developed understanding of professional web design, and other high end programs on multiple OS platforms. * Outgoing, logical, creative, intellectual, inventive, exceptionally quick learner, humorous team player, and self-sufficient problem solver. * Able to explain technical and complex concepts to all age levels. * 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, Radford & Roanoke, VA -=Communications Intern, For Credit, 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 and coding 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 U., 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 U. Radford, VA -=Technical support representative, During school 1998-1999=- * Handle 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 Williamsburg information and promoted tours of Sunterra Resorts Relevant Activities- -=Communication consulting, Dr. Cronin , Radford U., 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) -=Conflict Management Workshop Facilitator, Joe Flory (Head of Study Abroad Programs), 2001 * Ran a workshop on conflict management for a group of professors in the Radford study abroad programs. -=Network Administrator and Camp Counselor, Ft. Monroe, VA * Ran Workshops for children on internet research and web desgin. * Administered Network -=Assistant ballroom dancing instructor for 4 years *NOTE* Portfolio, Writing samples, Detailed Skills list, Transcripts, Relevant Class Experience, Detail Recommendations, and complete vita information from 1993 available upon request.