MATTHEW S. FITZGERALD1376 Cherry Lane

Uniontown, Ohio 44685(330) 388-0393

mfitzge6@kent.edu

OBJECTIVETo secure a position in the public relations field where I can utilize my communication and social media skills to enhance clients and corporations

EDUCATIONBachelor of Arts, May 2016Kent State University, Kent, OhioMajor: Communication Studies Concentration: Public CommunicationMinor: Organizational CommunicationGPA: 3.6

Study Abroad, Kent State University Florence, Italy, Fall 2015

SKILLSSuperior written and oral communication skills. Superior planning and organizational skills that balance team support and work. Time and project management. Excellent ability to adapt to difficult situations. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop. Ability to read, write, and speak proficient Italian language.

WORK EXPERIENCEServer, Rockne’s, Streetsboro, Ohio January 2016-currentServes guests by providing information to help food/beverage selection, answer food prep questions, transmit guests’ orders to kitchen by computer system. Picking up and delivering guests’ food items. Maintain appearance of table and restaurant by removing courses as completed and replenishing table items and making sure guests have an enjoyable dining experience.

Admissions Associate/Water Attendant, Wildwater Kingdom, Aurora, Ohio April-August 2015Greeted guests entering and exiting the park. Provided information about the park to guests. Utilized computers to process season passes, tickets, and entry. Ensured safety of guests on park attractions. Enforced attraction restrictions and waterpark rules.

Assistant Manager, rue21, Macedonia, Ohio October 2014-February 2015Greeted customers upon them entering the store. Provided knowledge about products and promotions. Recruited, trained, and maintained employees. Handled cash and bank deposits on a daily basis. Responsible for setting store alarm, processing shipment, and locking the store at night.

Sales Associate, rue21, Akron, Ohio May-October 2014Greeted customers upon them entering store. Engaged customers’ interest in fragrances. Provided knowledge about products and promotions. Operated cash register on a daily basis. Maintained store appearance.

DKS Peer Leadership Trainer, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio December 2013-April 2014Co-instructed a high school sized class with an undergraduate student of Kent State University with a particular emphasis on developing leadership skills for a variety of positions available on campus.

Sales Associate, Bath and Body Works, Stow, Ohio October 2013-July 2014Greeted customers upon them entering the store. Assisted customers in making the correct purchase. Provided knowledge about products and promotions. Operated cash register on a regular basis.

Flashguide, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio May-July 2013Welcomed new freshmen to Kent State University as a student orientation leader. Assisted with check-in and registration table for new freshmen and their families. Guided students through campus on walking tours and bus tours. Answered questions from students and families about Kent State. Served as a role model to new students.

HONORS/ACTIVITIESDean’s list, four semestersMember, Lambda Pi Eta National Communication Honor Society, Sigma Alpha Lambda National Honor FraternityTwo articles published, online Italian magazine, Flo’NTheGo, Fall 2015