Tommys August Resume
Tommy Wallace
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PROFILE
Former student-athlete who played rugby for Saint Mary’s, graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Nonfiction Writing and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. Known as a strong communicator, a creative thinker, and an effective problem solver in both a collaborative and independent environments. Invites challenges and understands the necessity for healthy competition. On the rugby field, he was a part of seven national championship teams, and was recognized as an All-American in his fifth year.
EDUCATION
Saint Mary’s College of California, Moraga, CA
Master of Fine Arts : Creative Nonfiction Writing May 2019
Relevant Courses MFA: Foundations of Contemporary Literature, Nonfiction Workshop & Tutorial,
Craft of Nonfiction Seminar, Contemporary Nonfiction
Bachelor of Arts : Communication May 2017
Relevant Courses B.A.: Communications, Media Communications, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Media & Technology
EXPERIENCE
FloRugby, San Francisco, CA May 2019
Color Commentator for Live Video Stream
Gathered relevant seasonal information on each club involved in the Pacific Rugby Premiership Finals.
Assisted the lead commentator and explained the complex game of rugby for online spectators.
Analyzed and described the technical aspects of each highlighted replay for their success in live time.
Saint Mary’s College, Moraga, CA Fall 2019
Teachers Assistant to the English Department
Created lesson plans for the texts read over the semester on structure, mechanics, cultural significance.
Responded to student questions throughout in-class discussions.
Demonstrated a deepened understanding of the texts through critical inquiry of each stories components.
Mentored students off hours to cover their levels of proficiency in reading and written analysis.
Casa De Chocolates, Berkeley, CA January - May 2016
Public Relations Researcher/Intern
Researched the market for colleagues, competitors, and local journalists to connect with for coverage.
Created a press package to help the owner identify and target her brand, established business goals.
Established business goals for the store, including a 12-week social media plan to improve the online presence of the business, and contingency plans had the business received any negative PR.
AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Rugby
Won 15’s Men’s Collegiate National Championships in 2014, 2015, & in Spring 2017.
Won a 7’s Men’s Collegiate National Championship in 2016.
Selected as a Men’s Collegiate All-American in 2018.
Tommy Wallace
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PROFILE
Former student-athlete who played rugby for Saint Mary’s, graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Nonfiction Writing and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. Known as a strong communicator, a creative thinker, and an effective problem solver in both a collaborative and independent environments. Invites challenges and understands the necessity for healthy competition. On the rugby field, he was a part of seven national championship teams, and was recognized as an All-American in his fifth year.
EDUCATION
Saint Mary’s College of California, Moraga, CA
Master of Fine Arts : Creative Nonfiction Writing May 2019
Relevant Courses MFA: Foundations of Contemporary Literature, Nonfiction Workshop & Tutorial,
Craft of Nonfiction Seminar, Contemporary Nonfiction
Bachelor of Arts : Communication May 2017
Relevant Courses B.A.: Communications, Media Communications, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Media & Technology
EXPERIENCE
FloRugby, San Francisco, CA May 2019
Color Commentator for Live Video Stream
Gathered relevant seasonal information on each club involved in the Pacific Rugby Premiership Finals.
Assisted the lead commentator and explained the complex game of rugby for online spectators.
Analyzed and described the technical aspects of each highlighted replay for their success in live time.
Saint Mary’s College, Moraga, CA Fall 2019
Teachers Assistant to the English Department
Created lesson plans for the texts read over the semester on structure, mechanics, cultural significance.
Responded to student questions throughout in-class discussions.
Demonstrated a deepened understanding of the texts through critical inquiry of each stories components.
Mentored students off hours to cover their levels of proficiency in reading and written analysis.
Casa De Chocolates, Berkeley, CA January - May 2016
Public Relations Researcher/Intern
Researched the market for colleagues, competitors, and local journalists to connect with for coverage.
Created a press package to help the owner identify and target her brand, established business goals.
Established business goals for the store, including a 12-week social media plan to improve the online presence of the business, and contingency plans had the business received any negative PR.
AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Rugby
Won 15’s Men’s Collegiate National Championships in 2014, 2015, & in Spring 2017.
Won a 7’s Men’s Collegiate National Championship in 2016.
Selected as a Men’s Collegiate All-American in 2018.