1. Christopher Olson
5364 Tartan Hill Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89141
Mobile: (435) 760-4752 Email: cko.chriskolson@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Utah State University, Logan UT Graduated May 2014
Bachelor of Arts Liberal Arts GPA: 2.5
University of Nevada, Las Vegas Continuing Education
Paralegal Certification Oct 2015-Oct 2016
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
 Criminology – covered crime in the U.S. and major forms of criminal behavior, and included a
research paper that used empirical data and critical thinking.
 Introduction to Political Research – covered the study and analysis of political events and
relationships.
 Scientific Thinking-Psychology – a comprehensive introduction to research methods in psychology
including analyzing; evaluating existing research; defining and measuring variables; applying research
designs; and conducting ethical research on the media’s portrayal of violence against women.
 Paralegal Certification – covered legal terminology, research and writing; evidence and investigation;
litigation; advocacy and motions; tort law; contract law; and Nevada practices and procedures.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Planning skills
 Planned, coordinated, prioritized and executed classroom set-ups, meeting all expectations
 Set up/tore down, and ran an offsite bakery stand at the Farmer’s Market
 Served on a team that successfully aired quality and scheduled radio programs
Teamwork Skills and Dependability
 Participated in multiple events working with groups, including Relay for Life
 Developed featured stories through collective brainstorming, research, and well-prepared interviews
 Proven availability to work flexible shifts and long hours
 Managed time well to efficiently fill 200 orders daily, ensuring shipments were received as promised
Computer Literacy
 Microsoft Office
 Westlaw and Lexus data bases
Communication Skills
 Experienced in communicating with customers and clients, and facility staff
 Practiced in communicating with people from other cultures
Customer Service
 Friendly, helpful, courteous and conscientious with instructors, supervisors, customers, and employees
 Ensured excellent customer service by accurately taking orders and maintaining a clean work area
 Entrusted with selling, advertising, and handling money for a bakery, recognized for its quality service
WORK EXPERIENCE
 Recreation Assistant, Multigenerational Center, Henderson, NV May 2015-Mar 2016
 Retailer, Majestic Mountain Sage, Nibley, UT Sep 2011-Sep 2012
 Internship, Utah Public Radio (an affiliate of NPR) Jan-Feb 2009
 Retailer, Crumb Brothers, Logan, UT May-Sep 2006, 2007
VOLUTNEER EXPERIENCE
 Action Orientation Day – promoted awareness and education of individual life choices
 Promoted public awareness at various events to educate diversity of groups and people
 Assisted non-profit entity in raising public awareness and support for victims of domestic violence