JOHN LAWRENCE O’BRIEN IV
772-***-**** adhr9c@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL January 2020-May 2021
Bachelor of Science, Multiplatform Journalism; Minor: Sports Management; Major GPA: 3.75
University of Dayton Dayton, OH 2014-2016
Bachelor of Science, Communications Major (focus on multimedia studies) and Minor in Business Marketing
Transferred to Florida Tech
Skills: Proficient in Excel, Java Script, Graphic Design, Filming/Videography, Statistic/Record keeping, Radio broadcasting, Sports knowledge
EXPERIENCE
Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL Spring 2020-present
Intern, Tech Athletic Department, Athletic Communications
Filmed, announced, and recorded with live cameras for all sporting events for fans to watch from the comfort of home
Managing Design Editor, Crimson Spring 2020-present
Published various content for student run paper ranging from arts and entertainment to dual enrollment flight programs and the links of CTE in sports to how schools are handling public health issues
Sole responsibility of the design layout of the print copy as well as the layout for the web design of the online article
Station Manager, Panther Podcasts Summer 2020-present
Selected to take over and Florida Tech student run podcasting station
In control of content and distribution, responsible for collaborating with the school’s TV station to gain public exposure
Newport Jazz Festival Newport, RI Summer 2019
Event Manager for the Festival
Managed VIP tent on behalf of Riddle & Bloom and Natixis
Guided tours around Fort Adams army base, site of the Jazz Festival
Accounted for 50,000 dollars-worth of investments interacting between Natixis and clients
Charles Brooks Holding Company Vero Beach, FL Summer 2019
Intern
Developed marketing strategies and digital advertisements to increase sales by 7.5% of retail properties
Created and maintained relationships with diverse clientele to develop new channels of commerce
Vero’s Voice Radio Station Vero Beach, FL Summer 2016-Spring 2019
Interned under Rhett “Mayor of the Airwaves” Palmer, host of Vero’s Voice
Interviewed local politicians, people of interest, and celebrities that spanned from Tommy Lee Jones to Tom LaSorda
Cultivated skills in communications, relationship building and brand marketing
Nick Thomas Esquire Vero Beach, FL Summer 2018
Intern
Utilized digital design software to create advertisement content for local publications.
Worked with cross-functional teams to develop marketing strategies and CRM platforms
LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT
GIVE Volunteers Nicaragua Winter 2018
Give International Volunteers Excursion
Taught English as a second language to local school children ages K through 12th grade
Built sustainable housing and schools with recycled plastics and made from scratch concrete
Incubated, hatched and released Hawksbill Sea turtles to support turtle populations in the area
Gained valuable insight on sustainability, diverse Cultures and how environment and society intersect
Odyssey Online Dayton, OH Summer 2016
Column and Article Writer
Wrote articles and columns about various content that consisted of current event topics, the 2016 presidential election, travel and pop culture
Received acclaim for reader engagement with my articles being “most read/interacted”
American Cancer Society Sebastian. FL Fall 2013
Team Leader
Creator of “O’Brien Boys Bust A Move”, raised $5,000 for cancer research that supports finding a cure for breast cancer
Lambda Pi Eta, National Communication Association Honor’s Society Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL Fall 2020
President