Courtney Gunter

courtney.gunter@my.wheaton.edu | 903-504-7196 | www.linkedin.com/in/courtneygunter

Education
Bachelor of Arts in Communication - Media Studies, Wheaton College, Wheaton, Il. May 2021
• GPA: 3.87/4.00
• Related Courses: Digital Society, Group Dynamics, Introduction to Anthropology, Media Production,
Media Studies, School and Society, Race and Justice, Communication Theory, Strategic
Communication, Spiritual Formation in Community, Media Effects: Sex, Politics, and Violence
• Minor: Art History
• Minor: Mathematics

Experience
Community Development Intern Outreach Community Ministries Carol Stream, Il. June - Aug 2020
• Provided educational and social service support, case management, and community development
services for residents of Villagebrook
• Worked closely with Villagebrook Program Coordinator; developed programs by conducting research
that will inform changes and growth
• Assisted residents with job searches and resume writing/editing, conducting needs assessments and
making referrals to local agencies, transporting clients for grocery trips and medical appointments
• Gained community assessment and development experience and gained a deeper understanding of the
issues confronting families; ultimately identified resources that would be support them.
Training and Volunteer Relations Intern Samaritan’s Purse Boone, NC. Summer 2020
• Canceled due to COVID-19
International Justice Mission Campus Chapter, Wheaton College Wheaton, Il. Aug 2019 - Present
• Served as the Vice President of Communications
• Planned, organized, executed campus-wide events to advocate for justice and increase awareness
• Coordinated awareness campaign and managed social media accounts
Volunteer Outreach Community Ministries – Older Adults Program Wheaton, Il. Feb 2019 - Present
• Programmed, facilitated, and instructed art-related activities for the Older Adults Program
• Promoted community building and relational well-being for program participants
Summer Registrar Pine Cove Christian Camps, Tyler, Tx. May - Aug 2018 & July - Aug 2019
• Managed paperwork, phone calls, and registration for the camp region to continue excellent family
engagement and service
• Connected parents, directors, regions, camps, and campers through office administration tasks
Bon Appétit Cuisine Advisory Board Wheaton College, Wheaton, Il. March - May 2018
• Served as a key linked between food service provider and students to ensure healthy food items that
satisfy customer wishes

Additional Skills
• Conversational in Spanish
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, various Social Media platforms, Salesforce, Adobe
Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop
• Multicultural skills from traveling and studying abroad (Europe, Latin America, Middle East)