CHRISTOPHER ALVAREZ

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9231 57​ Ave. - #5C (347) 653-2566
Elmhurst, NY 11373 ​christopheralvarez2@mail.adelphi.edu
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Education: Adelphi University​ Garden City, NY

BA Communications​, anticipated May 2020

Coursework​: Basic Science Behind the Headlines The Middle Ages

Introduction To Computers and Their Applications Feature Writing
Web Journalism Dean’s List (Fall ‘16-Fall ‘17)

Relevant Reporter​,​ YouTube​ ​(2013-2016)

Experience: • ​Research and interview numerous celebrities on camera to be posted on YouTube

Reporter / Intern​,​ Azteca TV Program: Mas Latinos​ (2016)

• ​Presented motivational speech on program to inspire others (“Example of Life” segment)

Leadership Henry Viscardi School ​Albertson, NY

Student Council Representative​ ​(2012-2016)
● Discussed new ideas for fundraisers at all student body meetings
● Organized school socials based on holiday themes
● Served as ​Viscardi Ambassador​, educating students on what life is like with a disability

Natural Helper​ ​(2013-2016)

● Used different problem-solving methods to help people with their personal issues

President​, The Hear Me Club​ ​(2012-2016)

● Raised awareness of the issues that people with hearing losses face
● Organized meetings with students who are hard of hearing

School Lobbyist​ ​(2013-2016)

● Traveled to Albany to represent Henry Viscardi School
● Explained to legislative body the importance of services provided, requested that
funding remain intact, and informed the community of our special needs

Extracurricular Farmers Market HV ​(2016)

Activities: • ​Grow organic produce using hydroponic gardens to encourage healthy eating

Sports Night HV ​(2012-2016)

• Participated in show for celebrity donors

Theater Arts Program ​(April-May 2013)

• ​Collaborated with Adelphi students to create a song parody which was presented on stage

Private Tutor, ​7th​

​ and 8​th​ graders (2013-2015)
• ​Helped peers prepare for exams /homework in math, social studies, and English

Sports: Wheelchair Basketball ​(2013-2016)

MVP​ ​Award​,​ ​Wheelchair Basketball,​ ​Spring 2015

Skills: Computer:​ Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Photoshop, Adobe Premier
Language:​ Fluent in Spanish