Resume

Peter Shannon

pshannon3@wisc.edu | 609-651-2805

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin – Madison                                  Expected Graduation May 2021

Bachelor of Arts: Journalism and Communication Arts

WORK EXPERIENCE

New England Black Wolves, Uncasville, CT

Scouting Intern                                                                     April – July 2017

• Worked closely with the team’s General Manager restructuring the organization’s draft strategy
• Participated in conference calls and meetings with the front office of the team, as well as learning about team infrastructure
• Compiled information and scouted hundreds of draft-eligible players, ultimately providing the GM with a list of players I saw best fit

Winona Camps, Bridgton, ME

Counselor, Junior Unit                                                       June – August 2016

• Responsible for campers ranging in age from 7-11 yrs. at overnight camp
• In charge of six campers as their tent counselor, serving as a mentor and friend
• Instructed swimming and lacrosse in addition to organizing large group activities, and managing the schedules of many campers

Counselor in Training                                                         June – August 2015

• Structured leadership training program designed to build teaching and communication skills in overnight camp
• Learned what it takes to be a role model and friend to campers in an overnight environment
• Gained valuable knowledge when it comes to speaking publicly, communicating effectively with others, and teaching
• Earned Lifeguard Certification

Hopewell Valley Golf and Country Club, Hopewell, NJ

Assistant Swim Coach and Lifeguard                             May – August 2017 and 2018

• Paid summer position coaching the club’s swim team with 2 others.
• Organized practices, meets, and team events, making sure the overall experience was overwhelmingly positive
• Worked extra hours lifeguarding

Princeton Day School, Princeton, NJ

Summer Programs Assistant Counselor                         June – August 2014

• Paid summer position assisting staff in a variety of structured summer activities for campers aged 8-10 yrs.
• Tasked with taking care of the campers and entertaining them 24/7 throughout the week

Spokesman Contributing Writer                                       September 2013 – April 2017

• Contributing writer for the school newspaper specializing in sports pieces

LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT

Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, Alpha Pi Chapter                 September 2017 – Present

Apparel Chair

• Tasked with designing chapter apparel
• Communicate with local business and representatives to make sure we get the best quality apparel for the best price

Humorology

Participant                                                                             September 2017 – Present

• Participated in Humorology, a philanthropy musical organization within the Greek life community at UW
• Dedicated over 100 hours to the largest Midwestern philanthropy
• Campaigned fundraising events for The Neighborhood House, a community center for under privileged children in the Madison area
• Raised $16,000 as a cast

Director                                                                                  May 2018 – Present

• Nominated by peers to write the script, and assist with acting for our show this year
• Assumed an administrative role as well, making sure all members of the 100-person cast are in the right places, as well as organizing various fundraising events, and running our cast social media presence