Wezley Thuron Garlick_________________

756 Wood Duck Ct. Middletown, DE 19709 | 302-690-5167 | wgarlick@kent.edu

Professional Summary
Hard-working, entry-level public relations graduate, looking to apply my education and
experience to a job in public relations. Areas of proficiency include writing skills, social
media experience and ability to work well with others.
Education
Kent State University Kent, OH May 2014
Bachelor of Science, Public Relations GPA: 3.33

Work Experience
PR Campaigns Class Infinity Communications January 2014 May 2014
Worked with three other senior PR students to create a campaign for Nestle
Professionals MINORS company
Conducted research, developed objectives, strategies and tactics to create and spread
awareness about MINORS new product innovation
Flash Communications Intern August 2013 May 2014
Conduct interviews and write stories for online faculty newsletter (E-Inside), alumni
association (E-Flash), kent.edu website and other clients
Manage the Flash Communications Facebook page with daily posts (Jan. 2014 present)
Wilmington Blue Rocks Game Day Marketing Intern May 2013 August 2013
Single-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals (MLB)
Worked directly with Marketing and Community Relations directors and assistants
Gained experience in community relations, sales, along with in-game promotions
PRSSA Bateman Case Studies Competition December 2012- March 2013
Selected to work with a team to create, implement, and evaluate an anti-bullying
campaign as part of a national competition
Resulted in 311 students, teachers, parents signing pledges to attempt to stop bullying
Placed 2
nd
in the nation out of 168 competing teams
Black United Students - Director of Public Relations May 2012 May 2013
Worked closely with Black United Students executive board in establishing the
organization's presence on-campus
Monitored the organization's Facebook and Twitter profiles, including posting from
these accounts and responding to comments

Additional Information
Provost Leadership Academy August 2010- May 2011
Was selected to become part of the inaugural class of the Provost's Leadership Academy
Collaborated with other PLA members to implement the Dining Cart that can be seen
around the Kent State campus
Skills
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, WordPress, Blogging
Microsoft Office: Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft In-Design