Lucas Thompson

lpthompson12@gmail.com
(201) 820-7302
769 Albemarle Street, Wyckoff, NJ 07481

Education

University of Maryland, College Park Anticipated Graduation: May 2019

Bachelor of Arts, Communication- Public Relations Track

Cumulative GPA: 3.40

Work Experience

Communications and Deployment Intern- KPMG GSC, Montvale, NJ June 2017-August 2017
Helped plan, execute, and collect feedback on company events such as cultural showcases, product training, and informational
presentations
Contributed to promotional and informational video shoots using audio and visual
Wrote product releases, product updates, and weekly GSC summaries
Created presentations for company events, spreadsheets to keep track of client and product information, and questionnaires to collect
product and event feedback

Camp Counselor- Camp Ramaquois, Pomona, NY Summers 2013-2016

Led a group of 20 elementary-aged children in different activities and events

Taught campers basic skills in sports and activities as well as social skills such as sportsmanship and teamwork.
Organized activities and events with a division of approximately 15 other counselors

Leadership Experience

Business Leadership in Society- University of Maryland, College Park, MD September 2015-May 2017
President May 2016-May 2017
Led the club in community service opportunities as well as leadership and career building workshops
Scheduled guest presenters from numerous university departments to come and speak to the club
Volunteered during club fundraising events
Raised money for local charities

Beta Theta Pi Fraternity- University of Maryland, College Park, MD January 2016-Present

Head of New Member Development November 2016-November 2017
Lead a group for 15-20 new members, teaching them about Beta Theta Pi culture, lore, and history as well as Greek life in general
Planned brotherhood events as well as fraternity rituals, such as initiation
Member of the Kai Board, the fraternitys judicial and event planning body
Serve as an active member of the Maryland Greek life community by participating is various community service and philanthropy
event

Skills

Experience with photography, videography, iMovie, InDesign, and Photoshop

Proficiency with Microsoft OfficeWord, Excel, and PowerPoint
Moderate knowledge of French