Kevin Montague - Resume
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Kevin Montague - Resume

Kevin Montague


[162 Oak Street, Bridgewater, NJ, 08807] [------------] [------------]

Education

Seton Hall University College of Communication South Orange, NJ
Bachelor of Arts
Concentration in Communications & Public Relations Expected Graduation 2020
Recipient of Seton Hall University Annual Academic Scholarship 3.09 GPA

Experience
The Odyssey – Campus Writer (South Orange, NJ) Jan 2018-Present
• Write articles primarily focusing on sports for the Odyssey
• Practice proper grammar and punctuation to perfect my written communication skills
• Ensure the passion for sports shows in every article
PetSmart–Sales Associate (Bridgewater, NJ) June 2016– Feb 2018
• Develop sales abilities through product knowledge and having to meet sales quotas
• Develop interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities through working with team and customers
Ensure repeat sales through positive customer interactions
Spartan Radio Network- President/Head Broadcaster (Somerset, NJ) 2014–2016
• Broadcasted over 50 live sporting events over the radio and online in a 2.5 year period
• Led a team of broadcasting and delegated who broadcasted at particular sporting events
• Develop oral communication skills through broadcasting on the radio
World of Dog Training – Public Relations and Social Media Intern (Huntington Beach, CA) Oct 2018 – Jan 2019
• Managed Facebook and Instagram accounts
• Learned how to use Canva proficiently to design social media posts
• Grew Instagram in “likes” to over 300%
• Learned how to utilize SEO and increase brand recognition
• Learned how to create a media kit
• Developed skills writing press releases and communicating professionally with journalists
Leadership and Service

Phi Delta Theta, NJ Gamma Chapter – IFC, GMA delegate, Founding Father March 2017- Present
• Elected by my fraternity peers to represent the fraternity and discuss issues with delegates representing other Greek organization on campus
• Utilize oral and written communication skills to solve problems and coordinate events with members of other organizations
• Hold myself and other members to high standards as we worked to be the fastest chartering group in Phi Delta Theta history
Public Relations Student Society of America – Member 2018 - Present
• A member of the Seton Hall Public Relations Student Society of America
• Have been able to learn from peers as well as mentors about the Public Relations Industry
NJ Youth and Government – Delegation Secretary 2013-2016
• Was second in command over the entire delegation of 30 members
• Was responsible for email updates and social media positing (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
Immaculata High School Yearbook- Editor 2014-2016
• Responsible for the formatting and design of the yearbook for two years
Immaculata High School Soccer Team- 4 Year Varsity Goalkeeper 2012-2016

Skills Summary
Social Media Proficiency: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, LinkedIn
AP style proficiency
Microsoft Office Proficiency: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Communication and Public Speaking Proficiency
Design Proficiency: Canva