1. Contact Information:
(713) 240-1641
kristenshorts@utexas.edu
6619 Rockergate Dr., Missouri City, Texas 77489
Kristen Shorts
Attributes:
Strong interest in Communication Methods of Diverse Cultures and Social Justice.
Early High School Graduate. Leadership Qualities: Curious, Passionate,
Determined, Meticulous, Creative Problem-Solving, Goal and Task Oriented.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and
Development — Expected Fall 2016
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Major: Youth and Community Studies
Professional Concentration: Youth & Social Services
Minor: Communication
Associate in Arts—Fall 2015
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM
Major: Associate in Arts
Program: Liberal Arts & Humanities
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE
At-Home Advisor for Apple, Inc
September 2015 - Present
Customer Service Representative. Technical Support. Creative Problem Solving. Innovative Projects. Collaborative
Team Work.
Overnight Attendant for University of Texas Parking and Transportation Services
2014 - 2015
Customer Service Representative. Secretarial Services. Responsible for Monetary Handling. Participated in Outreach
events.
Program Specialist for Austin ISD VICTORY Tutorial Program
2014
Assisted in Tutoring. Facilitated Communication with Parents, Tutors, & Students Planned and Implemented Student
Motivational Activities Organized & Decorated Student Work Spaces.
International Studies Department Credit Assistant for University of Texas at
Austin
2014
Provided Secretarial Services. Handled Sensitive Material. Participated in Outreach events.
Public Relations Intern for KUT and KUTX Public Radio
2013
Writing Newsletters and Press Releases Media Relations. Public Relations Planning. Social Media.
Department of Astronomy Student Assistant for University of Texas at Austin
2013
Provided Secretarial Services .Handled Sensitive Material. Creative Problem-Solving.
Financial Services Student Assistant for University of Texas at Austin
2012
Provided Secretarial Services. Scanned Documents. Filed Sensitive Material. Knowledge of Standard Office
Equipment. Proficient with Word and Adobe Acrobat.
High School Diploma— December 2010
MOUNT CARMEL ACADEMY
Cypress Ranch High School
Dates of Attendance August 2009 - December 2009
Elkins High School
Dates of Attendance August 2007 - June 2009
2. VOLUNTEER
EXPERIENCE
Volunteer for KIDSRKIDS, Stafford, Texas
2007-2010
Participated in Community Events and Field Trips. Helped School-Aged Children with Homework.
Summer Intern for Houston Style Magazine, Houston, Texas
2010
Provided Secretarial Services. Edited and Wrote Articles for the Magazine. Updated social media with new material.
Volunteer for Second Mile Mission Center
2008 and 2009
Responsible for organizing and sorting goods.
EXTRACURRICULAR
COMMITMENTS
Toastmasters International, Member
University of Texas at Austin
2013 - Present
Yearbook, Editor-in-Chief
Mount Carmel Academy
2010
Mathletes, Secretary
Cypress Ranch High School
2009
No Place For Hate, Member
Cypress Ranch High School
2009
Theatre, Member
Elkins High School
2007 - 2009