CHRIS MCALISTER
5350 Amesbury #1015 - Dallas, TX 75206
(469) 713-9761
cmcalister@utexas.edu
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
University of Texas at Dallas, GPA 3.98 – summa cum laude
Spring 2011 – Summer 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Historical Studies, 2012
 President, John Marshall Pre-Law Society, 2011-2012 (10 hours/week)
 Member, University Discipline Committee, 2011-2012 (2 hours/week)
 Member, Moot Court Team, 2011-2012 (10 hours/week)
 Member, Tau Sigma National Honor Society
 Volunteer, Legal Aid of Northwest Texas (1 hour/week)
 Volunteer, Comet Cupboard (1 hour/week)
Richland College, GPA 3.03
 Contributor, The Richland Chronicle, 2010 (1 hour/week)
Summer 2006 – Fall 2010
HONORS & AWARDS
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Graduated UTD with Arts & Humanities School Honors – Summer 2012
University of Texas at Dallas Dean’s List – Spring 2011, Fall 2011, Spring 2012
TUMCA Texas Wesleyan Invitational Quarterfinalist – Fall 2011
TUMCA Texas Wesleyan Invitational Best Orator Award – Fall 2011
Richland College President’s Honor List – Spring 2010, Fall 2010
National History & Government Award – 2005
Eagle Scout Award – 2004
WORK EXPERIENCE
North Texas Student Campaign
August 2011 – Present
Director of Legislative Affairs
8 hours/week
 Supervise a team conducting candidate research efforts
 Establish and maintain working relationships with several state legislators and candidates
 Draft and circulate policy proposals targeting the 2013 legislative session
 Gather legislative support for said policy proposals
Lincoln Property Company
Security Supervisor
 Manage potential liability issues
 Ensure safety and security of company property and people
April 2009 – Present
30 hours/week
Gamestop
January 2008 – April 2009
Assistant Store Manager
40 hours/week
 Promoted to ASM and offered SM position by exceeding company goals
 Oversaw intake of store inventory
 Hired and evaluated employees
 Handled customer service issues
Apple Computer
January 2007 – January 2008
Junior Manager
40 hours/week
 Promoted to Manager after consistently high performance evaluations
 Supervised over 40 store employees
 Assisted with small and large-scale business orders