MICHAEL PAVLIK

8 Randolph Way Hillsborough, NJ 08844

Phone 908-371-1580 Cell Phone 908-566-6362 Email: mpavlik@vt.edu

EDUCATION
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg VA
Department of Communication

Graduation Date: May 2017

GPA: 3.15/4.0

Major: Public Relations

Minors: Professional Writing
Completed Coursework: Intro to Communication Research, Principals of Public Relations, Visual Media, Media
Institutions, Professional Writing, Media Writing, Technical Editing and Style, Creative Writing, Persuasion,
Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Professional Writing

EXPERIENCE
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York NY
June August 2015
Summer Internship in Long Term Follow-Up and Cancer Research Quality Assurance
Operated within two unique teams to assist in managing active protocols for past cancer patients
Received clearance to contact and collaborate with doctors nationwide to discuss confidential medical records
Reviewed, verified and updated patient diaries and surveys within Electronic Medical Records system
Obtained, organized and entered departmental, institutional and external audits into Protocol Management System
Responsible to review audits to determine violations and present findings to the team leader on a regular basis

June August 2014

June August 2013

Aqualon Company, Parlin NJ

Maintenance Department Summer Intern

Collaborated with various department personnel and management to identify maintenance needs
Responsibilities included managing multiple maintenance projects on a daily basis
Worked within a team of interns to achieve timely completion of work according to set standards
Drafted weekly reports detailing team accomplishments

Chicken Holiday, Hillsborough NJ

Cashier and Service Provider in Retail Food Establishment

October 2009 - June 2013

Worked 10 to 15 hours per week while attending high school

Handled cash register transactions and responsible for calculating daily receipts
Provided strong customer service to reinforce positive reputation of the company
Trained new employees on all facets of the position

New Jersey State Trooper Youth Program, Seagirt NJ

Residential summer educational program

August 2012

Competitive qualifications, requirements and recommendation to be achieved for participation

Full time residence in police barracks with other participants
Program values emphasized integrity, honesty, courtesy, professionalism, respect and teamwork
Participated in a disciplined quasi-military environment with classroom programs and practical exercises

Johnson & Johnson, Branchburg NJ

Competitive Technology Awareness Program for High School Students

January 2011 - June 2011

Selective corporate program that emphasized technology and communication in the future of business
Developed creative thinking skills for real life problems
Learned professional business approach and practices
Created and delivered a presentation on my topic to over 100 employees and management

ACTIVITIES
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
External Relations Committee Chairperson
Social Relations Chair
Hegemon (Pledge Assistant) Award

St. Judes Letter Writing Campaign Volunteer

Write and Publish Articles for the TKE Website
Big Event Volunteer

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
-Microsoft Office Products -Photoshop CS4 -Ableton Live 2009 -PreSonus Studio One - Adobe