Christopher Smitherman II
1000 Lenox Place, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229 smithece@[Link]
(513) 659-6938 | smithece@[Link]
Summary
College senior majoring in Mechanical Engineering with minors in Paper Science and Fashion Design. Self-motivated with a strong
work ethic. Currently serving as a Resident Assistant at Miami University and as the Assistant District Director for Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity, Inc. District of Ohio. Spent one summer as an intern at the Hamilton County Prosecutors Office.
EDUCATION
Miami University, Oxford Ohio Graduation Date: May 2018
Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering Current GPA: 2.96
EXPERIENCE
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. District of Ohio Ohio, United States
Assistant District Director November 2016 - Present
Planned the 2016 District of Ohio Convention, met regularly with all Southwest Ohio
Chapter members; successfully hosted 150 brothers from various chapters across the state
Set up and manage the District of Ohio Eventbrite account for various events in the district
National Panhellenic Council (NPHC), Miami University Oxford, Ohio
Co-Treasurer August 2016 Present
Manage distribution of student government assisted funding for six NPHC organizations
Obtain receipts from each organization to maintain good record keeping and
status with the university
Miami University Office of Residence Life Oxford, Ohio
Resident Assistant (RA) August 2015 Present
Manage a hall of 340 residents while focusing on 24 residents who live in my corridor
Create engaging and educational programing around a residential curriculum of academic success,
cultural competency, intrapersonal development, and effective community engagement
Participate in group and individual interview process to help select new RAs
Hamilton County Prosecutors Office Cincinnati, Ohio
Intern May 2016 - July 2016
Worked under the chief investigator for Hamilton County where I learned about county
government and its daily operations
Shadowed prosecutors and assisted with filing large quantities of documents from grand jury
court and for organizing case evidence
Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio
Student Intern Summer 2013 & Summer 2014
Participated in professional development training which enhanced my knowledge about
Financial Literacy, Critical Thinking, and Decision Making
Assisted in the Basin Study of Combined Sewer Overflow 198 and 518, by studying local
pipes and water mains to search solution options for areas flooding problems
ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERSHIPS
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Upsilon Chapter Oxford, Ohio
Treasurer December 2016-April 2017
Manage all chapter funds keeping track of receipts and expenses
Secretary March 2016-Present
Attend all weekly chapter meetings and keep a record of all meeting minutes
Serve as timekeeper for all formal and informal chapter meetings
Manage chapter calendar of events and keep all members updated of events
Lockheed Martin Leadership Institute Oxford, Ohio
Cohort 5 August 2015-Present
First year of the program investigate leadership styles and personal strengths
Second year helping to plan a leadership conference; co-leader of team for creating
a video on transformational leadership using kinetic typography
