Goal Statement
Patrick J. McFarland
To interview for and fill a position in Global Communications
Education University of Kansas – May 2017 Bachelor of Science – Journalism Bachelor of Arts – Political Science Honors – Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor Society
Relevant Work experience
Seeking an Entry Level Position in Global Communications
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US Senate Communications and Constituents Services Intern
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Instinctif Partners International Communications Intern
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Contact Information
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913 - 660 - 4120 pjmcfarland94@gmail.com
Portfolio
Washington DC 1/2017 – 5/2017 ▪ Compiled and distributing daily press clips ▪ Interacted with and provided on-going communication with constituents ▪ Proofread and edited speeches and press material ▪ Researched relevant public policy and presented to various staff members London, England, United Kingdom 5/2015 – 8/2015 ▪ Analyzed economic & political issues for global business/ financial clients ▪ Participated in social media campaigns ▪ Created daily blogs for company clients
Entercom Communications - Marketing/Communications Intern Kansas City, MO 8/2013 – 12/2013 ▪ Promoted radio station at marketing events and remote broadcasts ▪ Analyzed demographics and specific tastes of radio listeners ▪ Set-up of sound equipment for remote broadcasts
Children’s Mercy Hospital - Corporate Communications Intern Kansas City, MO 6/2012 – 8/2012 ▪ Drafted interoffice communications ▪ Established website for the Kansas City Better Business Bureau ▪ Assisted with social media campaign for satellite hospital anniversary ▪ Created the idea for a “Sweet Sixteen Birthday Party” for CMH South
Relevant Student Involvement
http://www.patrickmcfarland.info
Skills MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE
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ADOBE SUITE Final Cut Social Media Fluency
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KJHK – University of Kansas Radio ▪ ▪
Hosted weekly two-hour all music radio show Penned reviews of newly released music CDs
Style on the Hill – The Hill Magazine University of Kansas ▪ ▪ ▪
Served as freelance writer and photographer Created music and cultural articles for blog site Generated photographs for blog site
University Daily Kansan – University of Kansas ▪
Scripted opinion pieces for campus newspaper