Christopher Mark Alves 

(774)-265-2730 calves97@my.uri.edu 
 
 
Education 
University of Rhode Island, Kingston RI   ​May 2020 
Bachelor’s of Arts​​: Communication Studies | Public Relations | Dean’s List 
Minor​​: Leadership Studies | Writing and Rhetoric 
 
Relevant Coursework 
Disney Youth Education Series ​ ​Winter 2018 
● Practiced a variety of topics such as organizational culture, communication, teamwork, and leadership theory 
through experiential education at Disney World 
 
Professional Experience 
URI 101 Mentor     ​September 2017 - Present 
● Serve as an academic resource and mentor for 25 first-year students to ensure a successful academic and social 
transition to college  
● Educate students on the resources available to them at the university regarding mental health, tutoring, and 
financial aid 
● Facilitate ice-breaker activities that encourage group development 
 
URI Summer Institute; Student Coordinator       ​June 2018 - August 2018 
● Assisted with program set-up and closing, including arrival and departure days 
● Facilitated afternoon and evening recreational and social activities 
● Lead off-campus, overnight excursions on weekends and select weekdays 
● Addressed students’ needs and taking appropriate action when students are sick or injured 
● Created an atmosphere that fosters social and academic growth, as well as cultural sensitivity 
and understanding of individual differences in and outside of the residence 
 
Center for Student Leadership Development; HDF 413 Teacher’s Assistant    ​September 2018 - December 2018 
● Plan and facilitate class sessions in conjunction with class instructor with 20 upperclassmen students 
● Coach first year leadership consultants in applying theory knowledge to facilitation and appropriate program 
planning  
 
Harrington School of Communication and Media; Brand Ambassador  ​September 2018 - Present 
● Represent the Harrington School of Communication and Media (HSCM) at URI events including advisory board 
meetings, living learning community events, shadow program, and media production 
● Market the HSCM through honest, unfiltered opinions and experiences through shadow programs and student 
info sessions 
 
Service Experience 
Feinstein Program; Civic Engagement Leader      ​January 2017 - May 2017 
● Facilitated community service projects on and off campus. 
● Collaborated with students on campus several service projects for the rest of the semester.  
● Facilitated a movie screening and led a reflective discussion with 40 participants 
 
URI Students Actively Volunteering and Engaging in Service; Vice President   September 2017 - Present 
● Serve with several different volunteer organizations within the Rhode Island Community  
● Coordinate projects for group of 15-20 members to participate in  
● Stimulate group development through carefully planned facilitation activities  
● Develop social media accounts that showcases group’s state-wide service involvement and increased web 
engagement by 50% 
URI Service Corps; Fundraising Volunteer and Participant ​November 2018-Present 
● Fundraise over 200 dollars within a 2 week time period for fellow service corps members in need 
● Advocate for refugee citizens in Dallas, Texas suffering from poverty  
 
Leadership Experience 
Public Relations Student Society of America; President    ​ ​September 2016 - Present 
● Mobilize subcommittees that immerse members in different facets of PR including event management and 
promotion 
● Develop workshops, philanthropic events, and social gatherings that promote the public relations field 
● Increase average meeting retention by 150% 
 
Musically Inclined A Cappella; Performing Member/Manager  ​September 2016 - Present  
● Organize social events, concerts, retention programs, and other campus opportunities that have led to a members  
● Collaborate with groups from Clark University and Roger Williams University to develop state-wide acapella 
showcases 
 
Student Organization of Leadership Consultants; Facilitator ​October 2016 - Present 
● Facilitate retreats with Greek Life, Multicultural Groups, Creative Groups, Service Corps in group sizes varying 
from 10 people to 200 people 
● Lead a facilitation team to help organizations improve group development skills 
 
Rhody Ridiculousness Improv; Vice President/Co-Founder   ​ ​January 2018 - Present 
● Create agenda to encourage creative development and team building skills 
● Direct approximately 10 members of the group to help workshop their improvisational abilities 
● Coordinate monthly performances for the group through student union, local business, and RA programs 
 
Awards and Accolades  
Public Relations Award of Excellence: Community Involvement     ​April 2018 
 
Feinstein Center’s Most Positive Volunteer Award       ​ ​May 2018 
 
Skills and Certifications 
Bystander Training       November 2017 
● URI Women’s Center Employees led program on effective methods on dealing with sexual assault  
 
Safezone Training   ​April 2018 
● URI Gender Sexuality Center led program on proper language use when working with LGBTQIA+ members  
 
Gallup Strengths 
• Woo  • Positivity • Includer 
• Communication • Empathy 
 
Type Focus MBTI  
• ​E​xtrovert • ​F​eeling 
• i​N​tuitive • ​P​erceiving 
 
 
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