Cristi Bitz

8857 SW Edgewood Street, Tigard, OR 97223

503.849.7069 ● cbitz@uoregon.edu




 

 

Education

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Bachelor of Arts, Expected Graduation: 2008, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR

Major: Journalism: Public Relations

Minor: Journalism: Communication Studies

High School Diploma, June 2004, Tigard High School, Tigard, OR


Experience


Portland Chocolate Fountains, Portland, OR, May 2005-current

Event Coordinator and Attendant

                ○ Coordinate fountain services with caterers, venues and private clients.
○ Set up and maintain fountains at weddings and corporate events.
○ Work closely with caterers to coordinate displays.


Dutch Bros. Coffee, Springfield, OR, May 2007-current

Barista

Prepare drinks with a focus on outstanding customer service, quality and speed.


Thunderbird Dance Camp, Portland, OR, July 2004-current

Instructor, July 2006

                ○ Taught classes in advanced-intermediate jazz, beginning pom, advanced technique and drill down

Instructor’s Assistant, July 2004-2005

                ○ Assisted classes advanced jazz, lyrical, precision funk and technique


The Dance Factory, Eugene, OR, July 2006-May 2007

                ● Instructor, Intermediate Jazz Company

                                ○ Taught students ages 11-17

Instructor, Intermediate Hip Hop Company

                ○ Taught students ages 11-17


Willamette High School JV Dance Team, Eugene, OR, July-September 2006

                ● Choreographer

Choreographed and taught fall competition routines


Learning Adventures Youth Summer Camp, Tigard, OR, June 2001

Cheerleading Instructor

                ○ Taught students ages 5-11


University Affiliations


University of Oregon Dance Team, May 2004-current

Captain, 2006-current

Performed at University of Oregon football and basketball games, high school competitions and various community events.

2008 United Spirit Association Collegiate Nationals, Las Vegas, NV

4-Year College Hip Hop Division, 3rd Place

Sara Haley

2007 United Spirit Association Collegiate Nationals, Las Vegas, NV

4-Year College Hip Hop Division, 3rd Place

Sara Haley

2006 United Spirit Association Collegiate Nationals, Las Vegas, NV

4-Year College Hip Hop Division, 1st Place

Sara Haley

4-Year College Large Open Dance Division, 3rd Place

Karl Mundt

2005 United Spirit Association Collegiate Nationals, Las Vegas, NV

4-Year College Large Open Dance Division, 4th Place

Karl Mundt and Carisa Olis


Awards


2008 Who's Who Among University Students Recipient

Selected among the top 100 students at University of Oregon for extracurricular excellence.

2007 United Spirit Association College/ Pro Camp Top Ten Dance Star Finalist

Selected by professional staff for dance technique, style and ability.


Involvement

 

Tigard High School Varsity Dance Team, May 2001-June 2004

Captain, 2003-2004

Rotary International Dance Award Recipient

Performed at competitions, assemblies, parades, and sporting events.

2004 United Spirit Association Dance/Drill Nationals, Anaheim, CA

                ○ Large Dance Championship Division, 9th Place

2004 Dance/Drill State Competition, Portland, OR

Large Division, 2nd Place

2003 Dance/Drill State Competition, Portland, OR

Large Division, 2nd Place

2004 Dance/Drill State Competition, Portland, OR

Large Division, 3rd Place

 

Tigard High School Leadership Executive Council, April 2000-June 2004

                                 Participated in all leadership community service projects and events annually, with efforts to keep students involved.

Associated Student Body Vice President, March 2003-June 2004

Chair Inner-Club Council

Managed all Tigard High School Clubs in participation with school-wide events.

Organized Canned Food Drive, Community Halloween Rooms, Senior Citizens’ Prom, Homecoming Week Activities, and Club Rush.

Active participation in all leadership community service projects and events.


Associated Student Body Spirit Coordinator, March 2002-June 2003

○ Chaired Spirit Committee

Organized all spirit activities, including pep assemblies, spirit weeks, tailgate parties, and lunchtime pep activities.

Participated in all leadership community service projects and events.


Sophomore Class Spirit Officer, April 2001-June 2002

Organized all spirit activities, including pep assemblies, spirit weeks, tailgate parties and lunchtime pep activities.

Planned class fundraisers, community service projects and class assemblies.


Freshman Class Spirit Officer, April 2000- June 2001

Organized all spirit activities, including pep assemblies, spirit weeks, tailgate parties, and lunchtime pep activities.

Planned class fundraisers, community service projects and class assemblies.

 

Tigard High School Varsity Cheerleading, May 2000-March 2001

Flyer

Cheered at all home and away football games, home basketball games, parades, assemblies, and pep events.

Voted 2001 “Most Spirited Cheerleader” by teammates