CHRISTIAN BROWN
Memphis,TN
Summary
Enthusiastic and community-oriented graduate with a background in student affairs and program coordination, eager to leverage skills in outreach, relationship-building, and educational programming. Passionate about expanding college access and fostering impactful partnerships within diverse communities, with a commitment to creating inclusive pathways for students and families. Using my entrepreneurial prowess and passion for curating safe and enjoyable social spaces, I thrive on creating events and experiences that foster community, inclusivity, and meaningful connections.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Assistant
Vice Chancellor for Student Life
08.2023 - Current
- Facilitated a cohort of over 10 students during a summer and fall experience and led professional development workshops
- Benchmarked the Vice Chancellor for Student Life's operations in comparison to R1 institutions and helped justify organizational change within the office
- Completed day-to-day tasks organizing campus events and working with student affairs professionals to market Student Life resources
- Assisted in organizing division wide meetings and conferences under the Special Projects office.
Vols in Student Affairs Intern
University of Tennessee
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Helped benchmark and research for the office in comparison to other R1 institutions
- Assisted the Dean of Students' Campus Climate Impact Committee's daily tasks involving organizing and leading tasks within the Student Life umbrella
- Participated as a summer intern in a cohort style group and networked with professionals across the campus in many functional areas
Cultural Immersion Student
University of Tennessee
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Learned about the genocide of Rwandan citizens and relevant information regarding Africa in preparation for an overseas experience with the Office of Access and Engagement.
Vice President
Black Students for Artistic Expression
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Served as the inaugural Vice President and 1/2 of the founders of a new multicultural organization on campus
- Advised and led executive members with organizing campus events while helping balance budgets
Ignite Marketing and Media Student Director
Jones Center for Leadership and Service
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Create content for social media to aid in the promotion of the Ignite program and related activities
- Take and edit photo and video footage for use on the website, social media, and print communications
- Maintain and regularly update the Ignite pages on the JCLS website
- Design promotional materials (both print and electronic)
- Create Participant Information Packet
Orientation Leader
University of Tennessee
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Served as an orientation leader for new and transfer students
- Completed a leadership course in preparation
- Led New Student Orientation breakout sessions
Resident DJ
Spaces in the City
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Acted as the resident DJ and A/V tech for a renowned professional wedding and event company
- Conducted meetings and engaged with customers
Education
Master of Arts - Higher Education Administration
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - History/Political Science/Secondary Education
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee05.2023
Skills
- Social science research methods
- Qualitative
- Quantitative
- Administrative support
- Microsoft office
- Event organization
- Academic research
- Event coordination
- Student mentoring
Accomplishments
Selected for The National Society of Leadership and Success
Voted Entrepreneur of the Year by the UTK NAACP for the 2022-23 Academic Year
Selected to participate in the Cultural Immersion Program in Rwanda for Summer 2025
Outstanding Student Director for the 2021-22 Ignite Academic Year
Certification
Social and Behavioral Research CITI Training
Languages
French
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Cultural Immersion Student
University of Tennessee
01.2024 - 05.2024
Resident DJ
Spaces in the City
10.2023 - 07.2024
Graduate Assistant
Vice Chancellor for Student Life
08.2023 - Current
Vols in Student Affairs Intern
University of Tennessee
05.2023 - 07.2023
Vice President
Black Students for Artistic Expression
08.2022 - 05.2023
Ignite Marketing and Media Student Director
Jones Center for Leadership and Service
08.2021 - 08.2022
Orientation Leader
University of Tennessee
11.2019 - 08.2020
Social and Behavioral Research CITI Training
Master of Arts - Higher Education Administration
University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Arts - History/Political Science/Secondary Education
University of Tennessee
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