Patrick R.

Keating
185 Glenwood Drive, North Kingstown, RI 02852
patkeat9615@my.uri.edu (401) 626-1693

Education
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI May 2019
Harrington School of Communication and Media
B.A. in Communication Studies
Honors: Dean’s List; Centennial Scholar
GPA 3.27/4.0

Relevant Coursework:
Introductory Public Relations, University of Rhode Island Jan 2017– May 2017
Book Exchange Program Project
 Collaborated with 5 team members to plan and coordinate a book exchange program at local elementary school
 Built strategies within communication pieces to entice library participation
 Presented in front of client to give him ideas and strategies he could use.

Persuasion: Rhetoric of Influence Jan 2017 – May 2017

Social Awareness Campaign
 Brainstormed ideas with 5 teams members to address and help the dwindling bee population
 Advocated for decreasing pesticides in farms and teaching children about organic options
 Presented our ideas and process to our class and teachers for evaluation

Introduction to Event Management Sept 2017 – Dec 2017

General Education Fair & URI’s 125 Anniversary Closing Ceremony
 Worked with various people to manage the set up and execution of the event’s details
 Volunteered during both events
 Created advertisements to promote General Education Fair

Relevent Experience
Public Relations Student Society of America Sept 2017 - Present
 Researched public relations firms for the chapter’s Public Relations Speaker Series
 Fundraised for the organization through online promotion

Rhody Ambassadors Sept 2017 - Present

 Assisted Admissions Office for hosting events that encourage students to attend the University of Rhode Island
 Volunteered at Welcome Day and Open House as a representative of the University

Employment
The Congressional Office for Representative Jim Langevin (RI-02) – Congressional Intern Sept 2018 – Present
 Speak with Constituents on the phone about their concerns
 Attend public events with the Representative

Save The Bay – Events Intern May 2018 – Aug 2018

 Contacted Organizations for Sponsorships and Donations
 Called Event Participants for confirmation of facts over the phone

Dave’s Marketplace Quonset – Service Clerk, Apr 2014 – Aug 2017

 Assisted customers who needed help with finding what they needed
 Helped the Customer Service desk to communicate with other departments and employees

Skills
 Proficient with Microsoft Office
 Proficient with Google Docs and Sheets
 Proficient in Phone Communication