Kristopher Amos
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Objective
Seeking a position that will enhance my counseling and advocacy skills, while implementing previous experiences to benefit further leadership responsibilities.
Work Experience
Conference Assistant (05/12/2008 – 08/04/2010)
Working part-time and temporarily in the summer with youth in relation to sports and academics.
Last Employer: Michigan State University Sports Camps
Contact Person: Angela Fowlkes-Sedillo/ 517-449-5966
Responsibilities: -Work directly with campers ranging from age 8-18 -Planning different activities to help achieve goals with the campers -Direct supervision of each athlete housed in the dorms
Youth Advocate (05/12/2008 – 12/12/2008)
MSU practicum used for credit in pursuit of degree. Two semester course offering the training and hands-on experience with the advocacy of troubled youth in a urbanized area.
Last Employer: Michigan State Adolescent Diversion Project
Contact Person: Sean Hankins/517-355-9519
Responsibilities: -The advocacy of a juvenile delinquent as defined by the court. -Using various programs and activities to achieve weekly goals. -Mentoring of academics varying from tutoring to organization. -Exploring a number of resources within the community to provide a base for improving on the youth interests. -Help with family trouble, athletics, and academics contingent upon the youth's needs.
Pizza/Kitchen Prep (09/14/2005 – 08/03/2007)
Part-time employee related to developing communication skills within costumer service, and the preparation of various foods and items to achieve the highest level of costumer satisfaction.
Last Employer: Buddy's Pizzeria
Contact Person: Lara Rodka/ 248-645-0300
Responsibilities: -Preparing different foods and dinners for costumers -Answering and taking phone orders -Cleaning of work area
Education
Establishment: Michigan State University
Education Period: 08/27/2007 - 08/19/2010
Establishment: Eastern Michigan University
Degree: B.A. Psychology/ Minor- Creative Writing
Details: Expected Graduation: May/2012
Skills
Creative Writing Communication Non- Verbal Communication Friendly
Computer Skills: Familiar with the use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Excel, Internet, NVU, Dreamweaver CS3
Foreign Language Skills: Small Experience With Spanish
Interests
MSU Varsity Track & Field- 8/07-1/10
EMU Varsity Track & Field- 9/10-present
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated