BRENDAN P.

MARSHALL
904 W Grace St, Chicago, IL 60613
(630) 621-8400 - brendanpmarshall16@gmail.com
Seeking a corporate communications opportunity that covers a variety of communication, media, and public
relations platforms. I am hardworking, multifunctional, highly adaptable, and willing to learn! Looking
forward to an organization that values those ethics and will help my skill set grow.

EXPERIENCE
Addison School District 4 June 2020- January 2021

Addison, Illinois
Director of Communications & Community Engagement
Hired during the COVID-19 pandemic gaining an extra set of skills pertaining to crisis
management and organization
Created a social media strategy for the district social media accounts
(Facebook/Twitter/YouTube/Remind Messaging) and executed a daily content calendar
Managed district website and inbound requests to interact with local community members
and sponsors
Collaborated with school administration such as Principals and Dean's to provide a
communication plan for families and aid during the school year

McGrath Family of Dealerships May 2019-April 2020

Volkswagen/Chevrolet of Dubuque, Iowa

Director of Public Relations & Marketing
Organized community outreach, events, and sponsorships such as the Dubuque County
Fair, Oktoberfest, and other local activations
Responsible for PR, marketing, and advertising overall budgets and finances
Designed, assembled, and delivered customer appreciation gifts for over 11 locations

Victory Ford  March 2018-May 2019

Dyersville, Iowa
Public Relations Representative/Customer Service Manager
Assisted with dealership events, photography, customer appreciation promotions, and
fundraising initiatives
Led supply shopping and dealership media including Facebook, Google, and other outlets
Engaged with over 8 local schools (K-12) on "Reading 4 A Reason" program and the "Victory
Ford Athletic Award" scholarship program for high school athletes
Led two large annual events with over 200 guests (Chamber Golf Outings & BBQ
Competition Cook-off) benefiting Brown's Hometown Victory Foundation.

EDUCATION

Loras College August 2016-May 2020

Dubuque, Iowa
Bachelor of Arts Degree: Public Relations (Minor in Media Studies)
Columbia Scholarship Award Recipient & Alumni Award (2016-2020)
Marketing Club (2017-2020), Public Relations Solutions Club (2017-2019)
Loras College Legacy Symposium presenter of 2019
Volunteered in an annual program with Dubuque school system as a student mentor