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Chris Young Resume Communications
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Christopher W. Young 13 Wolfe Creek Ct ¨ Glen Carbon, IL 62034 ¨ [email protected] ¨ (210) 383-1629 (Cell) Webster University senior, pursuing second career in public relations; seeking to specialize in corporate communications and crisis management. Self-motivated team player who thrives in high-stress environments and enjoys overcoming challenges. Experienced in developing media strategies, press releases, media pitches, and speeches. Completed variety of courses focused on strategic communications, media relations and internal communications. Ten-year military veteran who is ethical, responsible, and has a unique problem-solving background. EXPERIENCE FleishmanHillard St. Louis, Missouri Intern: Corporate Issues & Financial Team May 2015 – Present Thrived in fast-paced deadline-driven environment while multi-tasking for multiple clients, including Enterprise, VF Corp, Civic Progress, Energizer, Fossil, and more. Performed entry-level client support tasks ranging from research and information analysis to writing communications materials and helping execute programs. Gained experience in drafting and distributing client communications materials for use with media, including press releases and media pitches. Analyzed industry trends and client and competitor coverage. Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, U.S. Army Fort Bragg, North Carolina Green Beret: Special Forces Weapons Sergeant (Rank E6) April 2006 – January 2013 Served as Senior Weapons Sergeant for Green Beret team on more than 70 successful operations and as a Junior Weapons Sergeant on over 30 successful operations during 15 months of combat deployments to Afghanistan. Trained 12-man team for proficiency with more than 30 foreign and domestic weapon systems. Maintained accountability for weapons and equipment valued at over $800,000, without loss, during combat operations. Led and mentored a company of 80 Afghan Commandos during multiple military operations and patrols. As Assistant Operations Sergeant, developed tactical strategies for combat operations. Also strengthened team security by creating and implementing fire base defense plans.
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Christopher W. Young13 Wolfe Creek Ct ¨ Glen Carbon, IL 62034 ¨ [email protected] ¨ (210) 383-1629 (Cell)
Webster University senior, pursuing second career in public relations; seeking to specialize in corporate communications and crisis management.
Self-motivated team player who thrives in high-stress environments and enjoys overcoming challenges.
Experienced in developing media strategies, press releases, media pitches, and speeches.
Completed variety of courses focused on strategic communications, media relations and internal communications.
Ten-year military veteran who is ethical, responsible, and has a unique problem-solving background.
EXPERIENCE
FleishmanHillard St. Louis, Missouri Intern: Corporate Issues & Financial Team May 2015 – Present Thrived in fast-paced deadline-driven environment while multi-tasking for multiple clients, including Enterprise, VF
Corp, Civic Progress, Energizer, Fossil, and more. Performed entry-level client support tasks ranging from research and information analysis to writing
communications materials and helping execute programs. Gained experience in drafting and distributing client communications materials for use with media, including press
releases and media pitches. Analyzed industry trends and client and competitor coverage.
Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group, U.S. Army Fort Bragg, North CarolinaGreen Beret: Special Forces Weapons Sergeant (Rank E6) April 2006 – January 2013 Served as Senior Weapons Sergeant for Green Beret team on more than 70 successful operations and as a Junior
Weapons Sergeant on over 30 successful operations during 15 months of combat deployments to Afghanistan. Trained 12-man team for proficiency with more than 30 foreign and domestic weapon systems. Maintained
accountability for weapons and equipment valued at over $800,000, without loss, during combat operations. Led and mentored a company of 80 Afghan Commandos during multiple military operations and patrols. As Assistant Operations Sergeant, developed tactical strategies for combat operations. Also strengthened team security
by creating and implementing fire base defense plans.
Delta Company, 2-46 Infantry Battalion, U.S. Army Fort Benning, GeorgiaInfantryman (Rank E4) October 2005 – April 2006 Graduated from U.S. Army Infantry School and Airborne School.
EDUCATIONWebster University, Saint Louis Graduating in Spring 2016 Media Communications – 4.0 GPA
Community College of Denver 2013-14 General Studies – 4.0 GPA
AWARDS/ ACTIVITIES Fall 2014 & Spring 2015 Dean’s List – Webster University Member of Tau Sigma National Honor Society Vice President of Webster University PRSSA Special Forces Tab – signifying successful completion of 18-month Special Forces Qualification Course U.S. and German airborne “jump” wings National Defense Service Medal, Afghani and Iraqi Campaign Medals
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