Christopher Parsons

About Christopher Parsons

My main objective at College-Bound Consulting, LLC is to bring a level of personal…

Experience

1. President Founder

   College Bound Consulting, Inc

   Dec 2011 — Present · Myrtle Beach, SC, US

   Seasoned professional who takes serving his clients and ensuring their success very seriouslyStays abreast of the cutting edge of college admissions trends by constantly building upon extensive background in education and communications11 years in academia (six years at the collegiate level and five in high school)- worked on both sides of the application processNational and international public relations and marketing experience with ESPN Sports in Atlanta and Bremer Lagerhaus Gesellschaft in GermanyDedicated efforts over the past twenty years have afforded the necessary tools to help hundreds of high school students realize their dream of collegeTrained in public speaking, marketing, public relations, and creative writingDeveloped a winning formula to successfully unlock the complicated college admissions process - evidenced by remarkable AP test pass rate of 87% and the high level of success students have had in gaining admissions and scholarships to some of the most renowned schools in the country

Education

• The Citadel

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters

  1990 — 1994

• The University of South Carolina

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), 20th Century British Literature and Creative Writing

  2003 — 2011

• The University of South Carolina

  Masters of Mass Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

  1996 — 1998

• The Citadel

  Master of Arts (M.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters

  1998 — 2000

Skills

• Teaching
• Entrepreneurship
• Team Building
• Program Development
• Event Planning
• Nonprofits
• Social Media
• Admissions
• Coaching
• Social Networking
• Public Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Higher Education
• Leadership Development
• Literature
• Creative Writing
• Community Outreach
• Public Speaking
• Staff Development
• Marketing
• Fundraising
• Grant Writing
• Leadership
• Event Management
• Non-Profits