Chris Thomas
℅ J. Thomas
Yongsan International School of
Seoul
285 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu
Seoul, Korea 140-210
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor
of Arts awarded December 2013
Double
Major: Asian Cultures, International Relations
Member: (1/13 – 5/13)
International
Affairs Society (IAS)
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Worked to develop and improve the
International Relations and Global studies major (IRG) as a member of the
Academic committee
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Networked with representatives of
companies with an international reach
Communications Director: (11/12
– 5/13)
College
Republicans at Texas
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Managed the public image of one of
the most historical student led political organizations on campus
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Increased membership even in the
wake of a disappointing election year
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Gained experience working with news
media outlets
Office Assistant: (9/12
– 5/13)
Bridging
Disciplines Program
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Collaborated with a team of student
workers to provide a quality experience for visitors
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Received valuable experience working
with students and guests on a daily basis
Member: (9/12 – 5/13)
Public Relations
Student Society of America (PRSSA)
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Met with veteran public relations
practitioners on a bi-weekly basis
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Networked with professionals in the
public relations field
Intern: (8/09 – 5/11)
Hindi/Urdu
Flagship Office
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Performed administrative duties at
the Hindi/Urdu Flagship office
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Organized study sessions for
Hindi/Urdu Flagship students
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Practiced Hindi and Urdu with
internationally recognized professors of the two languages
News Writer: (1/10
– 8/10)
The Daily Texan
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Conveyed breaking news to Austin
residents on a regular basis
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Composed at least 2 articles per
week under pressing time constraints
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Worked quickly and concisely within
a small time limit and delivered a quality article under pressure
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Interviewed dignitaries while
reporting on breaking events
Volunteer Organizations
Deputy Grand Knight: (5/13
– 12/13)
Knights of
Columbus, UCC College Council
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Legitimized council presence on
campus through the creation of service projects
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Increased council membership through
recruiting events
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Communicated with other councils and
organizations to coordinate program development
Member: (2/11 – 5/13)
Impact at The
University of Texas at Austin
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Attended meetings and participated
in service projects with the group
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Amassed 25 hours of community
service
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Planned and implemented innovative
service activities to help various aspects of the greater Austin community
Chair: (8/08 – 2/09)
(Community service
And Restoration of the Environment) C.A.R.E.
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Elected to this prestigious office
by the school's student body
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Initiated new programs catering to
child care, primary level tutorials, sports events for children of the surrounding
village communities
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Introduced the new “Tree Planting”
program to safeguard the quickly depleting forests in this remote region of the
Himalayas
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Increased student involvement in
C.A.R.E. by 100%
Skills
Software:
Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Photoshop
Languages Spoken:
English (native), French (conversational), Hindi (written and conversational),
and Urdu (written and conversational)
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