Christina Kirchner is seeking a career in communication and has a bachelor's degree in communication studies and journalism minor from Ohio University. She has relevant coursework including journalism ethics and mass media. Her work experience includes office and retail jobs demonstrating customer service and sales skills. She has also volunteered extensively with Habitat for Humanity on construction and relief projects. On campus, she is an active member of Lambda Pi Eta honors fraternity and the OU Thread Magazine where she blogs on lifestyle topics.
1. Christina Kirchner
Ck887714@ohio.edu | 216-256-7438 | 9 Fern Street, Athens Oh, 45701
Education
Ohio University, Scripps College of Communication, Athens,Ohio May 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
Journalism Minor, The EW Scripps School of Journalism
Certificate of Social Media
GPA: 3.2
Related Coursework
Journalism Ethics, Mass Media, and Society
Communication and New Technology
News and Information Literacy
Work Experience
Office Assistant, McGinty Construction,Cleveland, Ohio
Summer 2015-Present
Responsible for upkeep of entire floor of workshop
Answered calls, served as assistant ofthe shop
Worked with machinery, wood work, loose tools
Employee, Dave’s Cosmic Subs, Chagrin Falls, Ohio May-August 2015
Conducted day –to- day sales bringing in $2,000 of revenue for the store daily
Developed loyal clientele through friendly interactions
Responsible for retail product display of inventory increasing sales during checkout
Employee, Simply Greek, Bainbridge, Ohio October 2013-March 2015
Served as a hostess along with taking food and drink orders
Answered phones and received take-out orders, catering requests,and informed of new specials
Coordinated weekly catering events
Worked on food line preparing various dishes and food preparation
Volunteer Experience
Habitat for Humanity Summer 2009-2013
Completed volunteer work pertaining to relief victims of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans
Volunteered at local Louisiana food bank to distribute food
Navajo Reservation in New Mexico
Restoration and aid to domestic abuse survivors in Canada
Outside Involvement
Lambda Pi Eta National Honors Fraternity Spring 2016
o Active member within one of 400 chapters worldwide
o Ohio University’s Beta Mu Chapter
OU Thread Magazine Fall 2016
o Active member and blogger for online portion of magazine
o Responsible for creating bi-weekly blog posts pertaining to lifestyle/wellness theme
o Attend weekly meetings, pitch story ideas, and help construct magazine content
Certificates and Awards
Social Media Certificate
School of Media Arts and Studies
Professional Leadership Certificate
Ohio University Career & Leadership Development Center
Earned certificated by attending 3 extensive workshops,career coaching, and mock interviews
Dean's List Award for Academic Excellence
Awarded for earning at least 3.5 GPA for academic semester
Skills
Creative Writing/Blogging
Adaptability
Strong Work Ethic
WordPress