Christopher Collier Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Assist clients in applying for immigration benefits such as permanent residence, citizenship, and family reunification.

Greater Atlanta Area

Built lasting relationships with local companies in a variety of industries to provide them with qualified job applicantsPrepare refugee clients for work through orientation, one-on-one job readiness counseling, and assistance with applications and interviewsCreate and edit professional resumes for clients(previously Refugee Resettlement and Immigration Services of Atlanta [RRISA] until October 2014 merger)

A Coruña, Spain

Prepared and taught one-on-one English lessons to both school-age and adult students.Tailored classes to individual students' level and goals.

Atlanta, Ga

Assisted employment team in finding appropriate job opportunities for refugee clients, completing applications and other paperwork, and placing clients in jobs in order to help them move toward economic self-sufficiencyProvided transportation to and assistance with job interviews for clients as neededHelped with translation/interpretation (Spanish & French), new client intake, filing, and case notes

Bastia, Corsica (France)

Taught beginning English twice a week to six French elementary school classesSought out and/or created appropriate teaching materials, activities, and student evaluations for each age group and experience level

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Geography, Magna Cum Laude With Honors

Activities and Societies: Women's Studies Student Organization, UGArden, University Chorus, PowerVoteMinor in French language Selected.

Madagascar: National Identity And Social Change

Coursework focused on Malagasy culture and language, anthropological research methods, and intensive French language study