Christopher Bynoe

3001 S. Congress Avenue 78704

Austin, TX

EDUCATION AND COURSEWORK------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bachelor of Arts, English Writing and Rhetoric, Expected May 2014 Communication minor; St. Edwards University, Austin, TX Relevant courses: Revising and Editing, American Grammar, Rhetoric and Composition, Presentational Speaking PROFILE------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Exhibit professional communication skills with peers and supervisors and with general public and clients Complete assigned projects in timely manner with meticulous attention to detail Accomplish assigned projects in timely manner; willing to go extra mile and contribute ideas Writing/editing expertise; coursework in information design: flyers and brochures Wrote opinion column for Principles of Style class Analyzed media communication: watched documentaries and wrote opinion document Technology/Social Media skills: Microsoft Office, Facebook, Twitter, You Tube Public speaking: experience as a radio D.J. and speech presentations to small groups Attended Business Etiquette event focusing on etiquette in the business world COMMUNITY SERVICE/LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE--------------------------------------------------------------------S.E.R.V.E. Austin, Community Volunteer /Tutor January 2012 - Present Selected as participant with Foundation Communities which provides affordable housing for low income families; training scheduled for February, 2012 Assigned to tutor elementary school children with homework St. Edwards University, Food for the Soul, Character/Respondent August December 2011 Participated in college professors performance script on issues of racism Interviewed parents about growing up Black in White America Rehearsed performance at university Alternative Spring Break, Gulf Coast Recovery Volunteer August 2011 March 2012 Selected to participate in 2012 trip to New Orleans: helped with rebuilding efforts post Gulf Coast disaster Volunteered at Kipp Charter School: tutored students, assisted janitorial staff, and organized supplies Planned excursion with peers and university staff through monthly meetings Served on Community Building committee; developed social media documentaries Hilltop Leaders, Member 2010 May 2011 Participated in yearlong program exploring leadership skills and styles August

Attended weekly professional development sessions and weekend retreat focusing on team leadership Implemented team group project benefitting Helping Hands organization Visited Texas state capitol, met local politicians, travelled to Washington D.C. and met business professionals

Sigma Alpha Pi (Society of Leadership/Success), Publicity Director-Fundraiser: helped plan fashion show benefit Student Government Association, Senator Students of African Heritage Association WORK EXPERIENCE-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- St. Edwards University, Volunteer Tour Guide August 2011 Present Barista, Starbucks, Mesquite, TX May - August 2010 On-Air DJ and Intern, 88.5 KEOM, Mesquite, TX September 2009 August 2010 o Created sweepers, jingles, news reports and other programming; reported weather, traffic, sports