Christopher J. Wade

"Experience shows that success is due less to ability than to zeal. The winner is he who gives himself to his work, body and soul."

                 - Denis Waitley

Christopher J. Wade

1018 F Dewey Street Greensboro, NC 27405 301.200.2509  ChristopherJWade3@gmail.com 


OBJECTIVE             To obtain an entry level position in the field of public relations and marketing


EDUCATION            North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, Greensboro, NC

                             Journalism & Mass Communication Major; (Public Relations), 
                             Expected Graduation Date: May 2012 

                             Cumulative GPA: 3.21 Major GPA: 3.1


Work Experience 

N.C. A&T State University Vice President of External Affairs, Greensboro, N.C., April 2011- present

  • Developed promotional strategies for homecoming and Aggie Fest
  • Planned and organized events for students and alumni
  • Recruited volunteers to assist with street teams to distribute marketing materials
  • inter-departmental communication
  • Community relations


Universal Pictures, Campus U Program Representative, Greensboro, N.C., September 2011 - present

creating relevant, timely promotional campaigns that effectively and efficiently reach the college audience

utilize creativity, innovation, and dedication to take peer-to-peer marketing to a new level

Distributing and posting marketing materials effectively and efficiently to key targets

Promoting projects through social networks, blogs, and other online websites



Sony Music, College Marketing Representative, Greensboro, N.C., August 2009 – present  

  • Creating buzz for surrounding Sony and Sony Affiliate label artists
  • Brainstorming marketing ideas for promoting artists through bi-weekly conference calls
  • Creating and building  relationships with lifestyle accounts in the Greensboro community
  • Planning listening parties and meet and greets for artists
  • Distributing and posting marketing materials in high traffic areas
  • Promoting artists through social networks, blogs, and other online websites


Reasons 2 Rhyme, Community Relations Intern, Greensboro, N.C., May 2010-October 2010 

  • Composed press releases, content for e-newsletters and community relations letters
  • Interviewed spoken word artists for blog content, Facebook Fan Page and You Tube channel
  • Promoted events through social media and distributed marketing materials 
  • Assisted with event planning and logistics
  • Maintained and built relationships with nonprofit organizations, teachers, businesses and online contacts


HONORS, ACHIEVEMENTS, & AFFLIATES: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.; 2011-2012 Vice President of External Affairs; 2011 Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Collegiate Brother of the Year for North Carolina; 2010-2011 Mr. Junior; 2009-2010 Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc Eta Chapter Sigma of the Year; 2008-2009 Students With a Interest in Music Events Committee co-chair; 2009-2010 I Am Music & Media events chair; 2008-2009 WNAA 90.1 Street Team leader; Partnership for the Future and the Martin Luther King Light of Hope Award for community service.


Skills: Microsoft office, online promotions, street marketing, event planning, PSA writing, blogging, public speaking, telecommunications