Joseph O’Brien Garcia (954)-547-5011

yfo024@gmail.com

OBJECTIVEAn internship in the Public Relations field where I can gain further experience while increasing the company’s efficiency and reputation.

EDUCATIONUniversity of North Florida Jacksonville, FloridaBachelor of Arts in Communication Expected December 2016Minor in Psychology

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCEPublic Relations Cases August – December 2015Emphasis is placed on both written and oral presentation skills and the ability to analyze and evaluate strategies and tactics as they apply to problem solving in authentic public relations cases.

Public Relations Writing August – December 2015This writing-intensive course helped me develop the professional level writing skill expected of a beginning public relations practitioner. Developed an understanding of the concepts of public relations writing and the under lying theories. Learned how to write news releases, features and other materials in cross-media formats. Prepared a media kit for a local non-profit organization of the instructor’s choosing.

COMPUTER SKILLS-Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Google +, Twitter, Facebook, Analytics, Instagram and Wordpress

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES-Resourceful team player; Exceptional communicator and listener who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEFlying Iguana Restaurant Jacksonville, FloridaFood runner/busser June 2014 – Present