Tricia McLaughlin

8499 Monte drive Cincinnati, OH 45242

T: 513.532.7284 E: Triciamc31@gmail.com

Education

University of Maryland at College Park

Cumulative GPA: 3.8

Honors College- Class of 2016

Double Major in Government & Politics/Communication (Specialization in Public Relations)
Experience

Jamestown Associates, LLC - Political Consulting Firm

Summer 2014

Assisted with media buying and media research planning, performed invoice reconciliation and
generated daily press clippings for all Jamestown offices across the country. Conducted political
research and compiled voter data for current and prospective clients.
Office of the Chief Information Officer, Sycamore Community Schools

Winter 2014

Conducted interviews, research, and wrote press releases, including three published stories.
Congressman Mark Sanfords Office

Fall 2013

Created social media postings to Interpret bills and explain voting decisions to constituents.
Performed legislative and policy research, and general administrative duties. Was invited back to
intern for a second semester.
Congressman Brad Wenstrups District Office

Summer 2013

Participated in tele-townhalls to survey constituents concerns and relay them to the congressman.
Administered grant research for local organizations.
Jamestown Associates, LLC - Political Consulting Firm

Spring 2013

Conducted political research for current and prospective clients. Responsible for media tracking,
performing opposition research and general administrative support.
Mark Sanfords Congressional Campaign

Spring 2013

Chosen as sole Jamestown intern invited to campaign over spring break for South Carolinas 1st
Congressional District special election. Participated in GOTV campaigns, making more than 1000
calls. Analyzed precinct voting data and designed innovative campaign signage.
College Activities

PanHellenic (PHA) Executive Board, Vice President of Social Responsibility

Present- Spring 2015

Served as liaison between The Department of Sorority and Fraternity life and 15 PHA affiliated
sororities. Responsible for developing and implementing Alcohol Management Policy and hiring
graduate students to assist in social event monitoring. Collaborated with campus judicial affairs to
perform hazing and alcohol mediation.
Kappa Alpha Theta Gamma Mu Chapter, Digital Media Director

Fall 2013-Spring 2014

Elected to conduct social media interaction including: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr.
Within three months increased traffic to Kappa Alpha Theta Facebook page by 60 percent,
increased Twitter following by one-third.
Employment

Flashnotes Sales Recruiter

Spring 2014

Recruited students to sell their notes to Flashnotes. Tracked note takers sales progress and developed
sales tactics. Was recognized as University of Maryland recruiter of the semester.
Full-time Nanny- Four boys ages 4-11.

Summer 2013

Responsible for childcare 45 hours per week. Duties included cooking, cleaning and transportation.
Lifetime Fitness, Lifeguard

February 2010 Summer 2013

Responsible for safety of patrons, maintenance of pool deck and facilities and chemical regulation
Big Shot Photography, Salesperson

2011-2012

Named Big Shots top sales person of 2011. Realized $12,000 in senior photography services and sales.
Camargo Trading Company, Seasonal Sales Clerk
Responsib
wrapping

2011-2012

Responsibilities included assisting customers, making monetary transactions, taking inventory and gift
wrapping.