Michael Wessel

6250 Walnut Lane, Unit #17, Cudahy, WI 53110 | (847) 722-6538 (cell) | mikewessel1221@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Marketing Intern – Connexions Sports & Entertainment (New Berlin, Wis.) 2010 – Present
 Conducted marketing research on many sports/sponsorship opportunities for the company, both current clients
and prospective clients in fields such as Motocross, Supercross, NASCAR and NHRA
 Managed and organized current sponsorships
 Wrote press releases and race reports for several existing clients

Marketing/Public Relations Intern – Spaulding Clinical Research (West Bend, Wis.) 2010
 Helped develop some of the start-up companies first public relations efforts
 Authored press releases and feature stories that were distributed nationally regarding the company events,
breakthroughs and achievements
 Worked with co-workers to develop designs for a new, updated website for the company
 Organized company events, including a ribbon-cutting ceremony and an open house for the community
 Developed and maintained relationships with members of the local community and members of the local and
national media

Marketing Intern – Standard Electric Supply Co. (Milwaukee, Wis.) 2009

 Maintained the customer database, consistently updating information about current and new customers
 Conducted marketing research regarding current and potential customers; prepared datasheets and reports
detailing the findings
 Assisted with special events, including the company’s Automation Express 2009 at Miller Park

EDUCATION
Marquette University (Milwaukee, Wis.) 2007 – 2011
 Bachelor of Science, Marketing; Minor in Public Relations – GPA of 3.947 (out of 4.0)

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful – Human Relations Assistant Fall 2009
 Developed a presence for the organization on several volunteer recruitment websites in an attempt to gather
more volunteers for future company events
 Updated organizational brochures and the company website, as well as other collateral materials
 Created and maintained an email account for current and prospective volunteers to submit inquiries

Hope House - Tutor Fall 2008

 Assisted students with homework and helped teach them certain skills that are needed to excel
 Adhered to students’ needs, as many kids had difficulties regarding schoolwork and family life
 Prepared a proper workplace atmosphere for the students upon arrival

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

 Ignatius Merit Scholarship recipient
 Member of Alpha Sigma Nu, the National Jesuit Honor Society
 Member of Beta Gamma Sigma and Lambda Pi Eta Honors Society
 Dean’s List – every semester
 Summa Cum Laude
 Member of Marketing Club (“Marquette-ing” Club)
 Milwaukee Bucks Media Day volunteer (September 29, 2008)

-- References and portfolio available upon request --