Matthew Kennedy Wills

1401 Columbia Road NW, Apt. 205, Washington, DC 20009| (970) 456-6815 |mkwillsp@gmail.com

12 March, 2019

To Whom It May Concern:

I would like to express my interest in the Digital Marketing Associate position at CanIRank and would very
much appreciate the opportunity to explore the possibility of securing a position at CanIRank.

I completed my Bachelor of Arts degree with a Government major at the University of Texas, Austin in the
spring of 2018. The combination of my business administration minor, my international business intensive study
program and multiple internships have prepared me to be an ideal candidate for a position within CanIRank. Some
examples include:

● While participating in the internship program in Senator Michael Bennet’s office, I was able to provide a
full range of support to public relations staff through content creation, social media posts and monitoring
coverage of relevant news outlets.

● During my time as an executive assistant for the Resendez Law Firm, I developed a substantial
background in providing administrative and business support to lead executives. This role included
maintaining calendars, greeting clients and researching pertinent legal topics.

● As a legislative intern for the office of Texas Representative Ryan Guillen, I honed my strong writing
skills and developed an even greater attention to detail. I was responsible for communicating with key
constituents via social media, assisting in the creation of a brand-new website and managing social
media ads relating to an upcoming campaign. This responsibility allowed me to cultivate and refine
the considerable skills that are necessary when working to ensure smooth daily operations for
important executives.

I am confident that my academic and internship experiences, my attention to detail, my energy and my passion
for digital marketing will prove to be an excellent foundation for a position with CanIRank. My resume is enclosed, and
upon request, I will gladly provide current samples of my work.

I am grateful for your consideration and am hopeful to have the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how
my qualifications might contribute to the CanIRank team.

Sincerely,

Matthew Kennedy Wills

 Matthew Kennedy Wills
| 1401 Columbia Road NW | Apt. 205 | Washington, DC 20009 | (970) 456-6815 | mkwillsp@gmail.com |

Summary:​ Energetic and analytical Government major with leadership potential and experience in State and
Federal policy research. Skilled in drafting legal documents, bill proposals and working within teams. Able to
multitask and provide employers with enthusiastic operational assistance and professional written and oral
communication skills. Available for employment immediately.

Education:
University of Texas Austin, Texas
Bachelor of Arts in Government, Business Administration minor 2018
Chinese University of Hong Kong (Study Abroad Program)
Semester of concentrated study in international business and government relations

Work Experience:
Office of Sen. Michael Bennet Washington, DC
Legislative Intern Summer 2018
● Created informational memos for Senator’s staff members after attending briefings related to health,
judiciary nominations and criminal justice reform
● Communicated with constituents over the phone, led tours of the Capitol complex and wrote
topic-specific letters for constituents
● Worked closely with staff members to conduct policy research and make legislative recommendations
● Responsible for opening the office daily and greeting early-morning visitors

The Resendez Law Firm Austin, Texas

Legal Intern June 2017- May 2018
● Assembled applications for citizenship, specifically Adjustment of Statuses and Deferred Action for
Childhood Arrivals, for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
● Completed and submitted trademark applications to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
● Drafted court petitions and service contracts

Office of Rep. Ryan Guillen Austin, Texas

Legislative Intern Summer 2016
● Generated twenty-six bill proposals to be considered for approval in the next Texas House of
Representatives session
● Assumed social media responsibilities for the Representative’s office:
o Built a new, modern looking website from the ground up for the Representative by using
HTML
o Interacted with over 18,000 constituents through Facebook and Twitter pages on behalf of the
Representative
● Updated constituent lists and conducted policy research

Computer Skills:
Microsoft Office - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Outlook (advanced)
HTML (basic); SQL (intermediate)
Social media - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Reddit (advanced)

Other Expertise:​ ​Activities and Memberships:

Cross-cultural communication Pi Sigma Alpha National Honor Society (2017 - 2018)
Presenting to large groups; Leading small groups Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Society (2016 - 2018)
Legal and policy research Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity (2014 - 2018)
Certified Notary Public