Thomas J.

Davis II

Objective
To obtain a meaningful job with an organization where I am able to continue working with a
team focused on making a difference in the world. I am available to begin working after
May 15, 2016.

Education
BA, Communication Studies
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Expected June 2016
Relevant Skills: Premiere Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, AP Writing Style, Microsoft Office

Related Employment and Experience

Server/Bartender
Buffalo Wing Factory, Sterling, VA
July 2010 to Present

Greet customers

Explain the menu and make food and drink recommendations

Make sure that each client enjoys their stay and leaves wishing to return

Trained in Virginia ABC laws and dealing with difficult clients

Music Director
Mixed Emotions, Virginia Techs Premiere Co-Ed A Cappella Group
August 2013 to Present

Lead 15 other students through rehearsal

Make decisions as part of executive board

Arrange music for group to sing at various performances

Firm Member and Blog Writer

Public Relations Student Society of America, Virginia Tech
August 2014 to Present

Work with local businesses, such as Gobble Cakes, creating flyers and publicity
strategies

Write published articles for organizations website and bi-annual newsletter

Primary School Teacher

St. Lucy Primary School, Adigrat, Ethiopia
November 2015

E-mail: thomd93@vt.edu

Taught third and fourth grade students a variety of subjects (English language, Math,
Computer Skills)

Worked with other students and local teachers to establish curriculum

Organized library in effective manner for teachers to use

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Video Production Intern

Northern Virginia Family Service, Oakton, VA
May 2015 to July 2015

Worked with communications team to create videos for various programs in the organization

Uploaded videos to social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube)

Campaign Intern
Kathleen Murphy for Delegate, Sterling, VA
December 2014 to January 2015

Organized volunteers for the four day event Get Out The Vote

Worked with team making phone calls and going door-to-door

Sales Intern
Konica Minolta Business Solutions, Inc. USA, Vienna, VA
May 2014 to August 2014

Completed two research projects on Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, and Document Security and Social Media

Created materials and presented research to several branches (including C level executives) to train their sales
force

Led other employees in the organization of an open house with three guest speakers and 50+ guests

Other small organization tasks

Publicity & Outreach Committee Coordinator (Paid Position)

CurVinci Living Learning Community, Virginia Tech
August 2013 to May 2015

Oversaw a committee of students

Created orientation packet, bi-monthly newsletters, weekly emails and event flyers

Organized students to participate in open houses to speak with upcoming students about joining the Living Learning
Community

Aw ar ds
Deans List

Fall 2013

Fall 2015

Public Relations Student Society of America

Member of the Semester, Fall 2014

References

Available upon request