1. Richard Porche
512-925-0974; richard.porche@hputx.edu 125 Sawgrass Circle, Kyle, TX, 78640
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Howard Payne University December 2015
Major: Public and Media Communication
Minor: General Psychology
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
 Communication skills that motivate others in the areas of personal growth, spiritual development,
and leadership to both large and small audiences
 Ability to recruit, hire, and evaluate fellow staff members in accordance to company policy
 Experience establishing a new student organization on campus and planning meetings and events
through this organization in compliance with university policy
 Event planning skills designed to build positive business relationships between companies and my
employer
JOB EXPERIENCE
Public Relations Specialist | Toyota Bruner Auto Group | September 2015-Present
 Serve as spokesperson to local business to improve company relations
 Plan events such as a red-ribbon cutting and a fundraiser for the local cancer center to build a
positive reputation for Bruner
 Researched and implemented strategies to improve customer relations, which helped build and
maintain both new and old client relationships
Sales Professional | Toyota Bruner Auto Group | January 2015-September 2015
 Developed skills needed to build and maintain a client base to sell new and used cars
 Navigated the standard of service and needs of the client/ buyer while maintaining a 30% reduction
in fees and pricing for my employer
Wellness Center, Manager | Howard Payne University | January 2013-May 2015
 Supervised 25 student employees which included recruiting and hiring quality staff and preparing
their bi-weekly schedules
 Utilized interpersonal communication skills to provide feedback to fellow students
Coordinator of Crew | Stillwater Sports Camps | June-August 2014; June-August 2015
 Served as coordinator over the staff and small group leaders at this summer-based sports camp
 Trained crew (small group leaders) on their job descriptions and ensured they were prepared
emotionally for their role
 Lead general assembly for camp on topics regarding identity, purpose, and overcoming fears to 500
campers
Leadership Experience
Motivational Speaker | July 2013- Present
 Developed a personal business serving as a motivational speaker where I share my testimony and
motivate others to accomplish their goals for their life
 Secured 28 different engagements in over 4 states reaching thousands of people
New Aged Disciples, President | Howard Payne University | August 2014- Present
 Created this new student organization on campus to provide a platform for underrepresented
populations on campus to show our skills through step
 Complete University policies and expectations for organization management and creation
 Serve the needs of members through planning events, building community, and leadership
development
HPU Football Team, Captain | Howard Payne University | August 2012- December 2015
 Nominated as captain by the coaches and 300 players of the HPU Football team for three seasons
 Lead fellow players through personal dedication and hard work focused on reaching our teams
potential