Chris J Vargo

Summary of Qualifications

Abilities

§ Enrolled at Penn State University for Public Relations with a current

cumulative average of 3.41

§ 1.25 years of outside the classroom Public Relations experience.

§ Advanced pitch experience with success in major outlets like Newsweek,

Houston Chronicle, and Pittsburgh Post Gazette.

§ English minor comfortable with releases and creative writing.

§ Advanced levels of proficiency in PC and Mac computer technologies.

§ Personable attitude with prior experience in customer sales.

§ Proficient in computer graphic design for various multimedia purposes such as

printable mediums.

§ Able to design, maintain and update websites.

§ Proficient in: Microsoft Office, Dreamweaver, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe

InDesign, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft Visual Basic 6,

and many other common windows applications.

Work Experience 2007 Mark Burnett Productions / Dowd Agency Studio City, CA

Public Relations Coordinator for FOX’s “On The Lot” Television Show

§ Dealt and coordinated press interviews and events for show promotion.

§ Researched and performed pitches to Radio, TV, Magazines and Newspapers.

§ Wrote and mass mailed press releases.

§ Supervised and advised contestant interviews.

§ Compiled media contact lists and managed over 600 media contacts.

§ Implemented new content management systems for easier access and

improved organizational abilities.

2006-2007 Penn State University University Park, PA

Public Relations Intern

§ Wrote press releases for the College of Engineering.

§ Researched and covered events within the college.

§ Interviewed and wrote feature stories on persons inside the college.

§ Took and digitally corrected photos.

2007 Altoona Curve Baseball Inc. Altoona, PA

Production/Public Relations Intern

§ Responsible for web releases on events and games.

§ Digitally edited photos, movies and audio.

§ Produced in game digital entertainment.

§ Employed for Spring and Summer 07’.

2005-Present Penn State University University Park, PA

Computer Repair Technician

§ Operated and repaired computers for the Penn State’s Housing and Food

Network.

§ Helped run and operate http://www.rescom.psu.edu.

§ Employed from Fall 05’ to present.

§ Technician for student residence halls, politely handling calls for people of all

age, race and orientation.

§ Answered and dealt with computer troubleshoots over both telephone and

email.

2004-2005 Penn State University Mont Alto, PA

Computer Repair Technician

§ Operated and repaired computers for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in

various residential halls and computer rooms at Penn State Mont Alto.

§ Monitored and supervised computer room areas, and oversaw audiovisual

equipment for presentations.

§ Acted as a go between for the students and the Penn State administration,

relaying information in an effective and professional manner.

§ Employed for both Fall and Spring semesters.

2003-2005 Homerdome.com Homer City, PA

HCFSports.com Webmaster

§ Developed, designed and updated HCFSports.com and its successor

HomerDome.com, a nationally recognized High School Athletics webpage.

§ Non-profit organization that runs on received donations from local businesses.

Averages 70+ unique hits daily.

References Mary Beth O’Toole – Publicist – Mark Burnett Productions / Dowd Agency

§ Worked for as assistant for Summer 07’ in Los Angeles, CA

§ Mobile Number (908) 872-2501

Curtis Chan – Coordinator of College Relations – Penn State University

§ Interned for Fall 06’in the College of Engineering’s Public Relations Dept.

§ Office Number

Daniel Mroz – Network/Technology Coordinator – Penn State University

§ Employed for 2 semesters

§ Office Number

Steven Hopkins – Professor of Music Theory – Penn State University

§ Reference for character and creativity

§ Office Number