Christopher Willging (540) 498-0289

http://cwillging.weebly.com wchris48@vt.edu

Professional Profile
A self-motivated, results oriented artist with a successful track record of design, marketing, leadership and
delivery.

Professional Experience
Virginia Tech Alumni Association August 2016 May 2017
Graphic Design Intern
Works as the first ever Graphic Design Intern to help revamp branding and messaging within the Alumni
Association, to better market and raise awareness for programs, events, and the organization itself.
Designed original graphics for print, web, email, and social media. Content included banners, flyers,
programs, table cards, logos, invitations, and promotional materials. Social media content had an
audience reach of 25,183, print reached 174,547 and email reached 183,742.
Distributed and managed emails for various alumni chapters.
Lead the creative and marketing strategies for the 100 Days Til Graduation Event.

Visionova Realty Consultants May 2016 August 2016

Graphic Designer
Designed and implemented inclusive marketing kit for summer season.
Successfully developed designs for all platforms of the summer promotions to include, business cards,
signs and snail mail advertising.

Honeysuckle Studio September 2015 Present

Painting Instructor
Worked to help teach and educate the Blacksburg community in the field of the arts specifically painting and
drawing.
Taught classes and lead instruction for step-by-step paintings for a variety of age groups, as well as
private one-on-one drawing lessons

Student Programs: Class of 2017 Leadership Team September 2014 May 2017
Graphic Design Chair | Ring Design Member-at-Large

Worked primarily as a designer and creative asset for all things pertaining to the Class of 2017 ring tradition.
Created all materials for event promotion of the Virginia Tech Class of 2017 Ring Dance. Materials
included invitations, t-shirts, brochures, giveaways, ribbons, banners, and social media graphics.
Graphic material had an audience reach of over 17,000 via email and social media.
Conceptualized the theme and overall aesthetic for the dance An Evening of Enchantment: A Tradition
as Old as Time. Worked with a team to create large-scale artworks/decorations reaching heights of
fourteen feet.
Designed and sketched the Virginia Tech 2017 class ring. Worked on a creative team to conceptualize
the design of the ring and the class logo.

Virginia Tech Student Alumni Associates February 2015 May 2017

Director of Marketing
Managed all social media accounts for SAA and the Hokie Bucket List including Facebook, Twitter, and
Instagram, while designing original graphics for social media and print campaigns pertaining to special events,
recruitment, and material promotion.
 Designed the official 2016 HokieZone shirt and created social media marketing campaigns. Sales
reached about $9000, which is an increase of 36% from the year prior.
Created the Hokie Bucket List Instagram and grew it to 580+ followers in ten months.
Promoted and educated the Virginia Tech campus on the official Hokie Bucket List

Other Experience
Virginia Tech School of Visual Arts January 2016 May 2017
President of Ambassador Program
Assisted advisor in presentations at open houses and led tours of the campus.
Scored applications and headed interviews for potential ambassadors.
Ran recruitment social media and designed artwork for graduation pins.

FLEX (Freshmen Leadership Experience) August 2016 May 2017

Mentor
Provided guidance and companionship to first year students looking to get involved with leadership on
campus.
Stafford County Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities May 2014 August 2016
Recreation Supervisor
Supervised all camp staff as well as campers. Instructed and organized daily camp activities such as
kayaking, archery, arts & crafts, swimming, biking and hiking.
Planned weekly schedule of activities as well as two field trips per week.
Performed first aid/CPR assistance in necessary situations.

Courthouse Road Elementary School September 2014 December 2015

Volunteer in Art department
Assisted with supervision of the classroom as well as helped students work through their projects to
their best potential.

Hollister Co. August 2012 July 2014

Model
Operated cash registers, greeted and organized on the sales floor. Assisted customers with questions
or needs they may have had. Trained new models, as well as opened and closed down the storefront.
Education and Skills

BFA Studio Art with a minor in Communication, Virginia Tech, 2017

Expert in PC and Mac
Expert Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and Pinterest)
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
Proficient in Microsoft Suite
Knowledgeable in HootSuite
CPR and First Aid certified

Awards and Achievements

Ut Prosim Award for outstanding service to Virginia Tech

J Ambler Johnson Award for outstanding leadership
Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society
 Lyreman of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority - Epsilon Tau Chapter
Soulmate of Soulstice Acapella at Virginia Tech
Deans list in five semesters at VirginiaTech
Carole Davis Scholarship for artistic merit