Christian S. Brister
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Service-focused professional, with a background in administrative office support, as well as hands-on experience volunteering in after-school programs and providing reliable babysitting and childcare support. Passionate about working with and supporting children in any capacity. Skilled in creating safe, nurturing, and positive environments while building trusting relationships with children and families. Demonstrates strengths in leadership, communication, patience, and empathy, with a commitment to helping children grow, learn, and thrive. Highly adaptable with exceptional interpersonal skills, able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Adept at multitasking, quickly mastering new skills, and maintaining balance in fast-paced settings. An excellent verbal and written communicator, dedicated to fostering positive development and meaningful connections while consistently exceeding expectations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Concierge
Queen City Elite
Charlotte , NC
01.2025 - Current
- Managed resident inquiries efficiently through phone and in-person communication.
- Acted as a liaison between residents, property management, and leasing agents in order to attain solutions to inquiries and concerns
- Maintained confidentiality when handling resident personal information
- Used software systems to organize resident information and to create and manage reservations
- Provided daily reports for property managers to keep them abreast of day-to-day operations
- Proofread, formatted, and edited training and communication documents for internal use.
- Worked seamlessly with team members, while remaining adaptable to shifting resident needs and priorities. Thrived in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, delivering exceptional results under pressure.
- Handled mail and package deliveries, keeping items secure.
Nanny/Babysitter
Family and friends
Charlotte, NC
01.2009 - Current
- Provided a caring, nurturing, and safe environment for children
- Prepared nutritious meals aligned with dietary preferences and restrictions.
- Assisted children with daily activities, such as dressing, bathing, and feeding.
- Assisted with homework, providing guidance on various academic subjects.
- Supervised daily activities of children, ensuring safety at all times.
- Maintained a clean, organized environment for play and learning.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
Durham, NC
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Performed medical reconciliation
- Identified, calculated, packaged, and dispersed medication for patients
- Provided customer service to patients by answering questions about medications and health-related topics.
- Prepared, administered, and ran COVID-19 diagnostic tests
- Received vaccination certification, and administered COVID-19 vaccinations
- Maintained daily inventory of pharmaceuticals and ensured proper storage conditions.
Administrative Assistant/Office Assistant
UNC Chapel Hill Department of Housing : Baity Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Welcomed graduate housing students to the office, the first point of contact for the office.
- Performed as a liaison between the packaging
department and residential services for the Baity Hill Graduate and Family housing department. - Mastered operating office equipment while organizing, dispersing, filing, and distributing packages using the residential database.
- Answered telephone calls and assisted residents with concerns regarding mail services, maintenance requests, various housing concerns, and questions or concerns of prospective tenants.
Administrative Assistant to Lead Academic Coordinator
Gillings School of Public Health
Chapel Hill, NC
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Worked directly under Lead Academic Coordinator to effectively provide resources and program instruction for the entire graduate student department
- Attending meetings with the academic team to ensure efficient delegation and coordination of daily and weekly initiatives
- Provided support to graduate students who needed assistance with student documentation and courses.
- Managed computer software used to file and organize graduate and undergraduate student information
- Contributed to the development of event concepts by preparing presentations and materials for the lead academic coordinator
- Collaborated with other departments within the graduate and undergraduate community to facilitate education and extracurricular events.
- Coordinated communication between graduate students and academic team
Administrative Office Manager
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Worked directly under supervision of the Community Director to manage the residential lifestyle of on campus students, ensuring safety and productivity of the students
- Assisted community director with implementing administrative procedures, ensuring compliance with organization policies, while handling student records and maintaining academic history files
- Assisted community director with organizing, proofreading and translation of international student records for filing
- Anticipated students’ needs by reviewing profile and asking questions
- Answered telephone calls and helped students with residential concerns and items.
Education
B.A - Psychology
University of North Carolina (UNC)
Chapel Hill, NCSkills
- Strategic networking and relationship-building with children, families, and caregivers
- Excellent multitasking in fast-paced environments
- Friendly, positive, and nurturing attitude
- Strong adaptability to children’s needs, routines, and developmental stages
- Creative problem-solving and improvisation in dynamic situations
- Excellent interpersonal skills with children and adults
- Keen sense of awareness with strong attention to child safety and well-being
- Self-starting work ethic with the ability to work independently or in team settings
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including age-appropriate communication with children
- Reliable, trustworthy, and responsible in childcare settings
- Strong intuitive and intellectual ability, with empathy and emotional awareness
- Excellent capacity to learn and apply new childcare practices and routines efficiently
- Strong critical thinking skills, especially in behavior management and decision-making
References
- References available upon request
Interests
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Campus Involvement-UNC Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC (4 years)
- Member: Carolina Rise Organization, Black Student Movement, CUAB Graduate Committee, Healthy Girls Save the World
- Volunteer: Pediatric Cuddler UNC Hospital Pediatric Unit
- Volunteer: Communiversity Children’s Afterschool Program Student Advisor
Community Involvement Charlotte, NC
- (3 years) Volunteer: Children's Aide for teens and young children Salvation Army Women and Children’s Shelter Boys and Girls Club of Charlotte
Timeline
Concierge
Queen City Elite
01.2025 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
06.2020 - 04.2021
Administrative Assistant/Office Assistant
UNC Chapel Hill Department of Housing : Baity Hill
03.2019 - 05.2020
Administrative Assistant to Lead Academic Coordinator
Gillings School of Public Health
01.2019 - 10.2019
Administrative Office Manager
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
08.2016 - 08.2017
Nanny/Babysitter
Family and friends
01.2009 - Current
B.A - Psychology
University of North Carolina (UNC)