Bri'an Fitzpatrick
Fredericksburg
Summary
Detailed and driven professional with a strong foundation in research, organizational communication, and collaborative projects. Currently pursuing a degree in Mass Communications with a concentration in Public Relations from Virginia Commonwealth University. Experienced in supporting organizational processes and collaborating with team members. Brings strong communication, problem-solving, and close attention to detail.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bookseller
Books-A-Million
Fredericksburg
05.2025 - 01.2026
- Provided quality customer service through assisting customers with questions and needs
- Managed tasks and responsibilities assigned by supervisors while adhering to established deadlines
- Assisted management in the training of new employees to perform to the company standard
Sales Associate
Kohl's
Fredericksburg
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Handled thousands of dollars in customer sales while meeting store metric expectations
- Coordinated with team members to provide a high level of customer service through active communication and efficient task management
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications, Concentration in Public Relations
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)
Richmond, VA08-2026
Skills
- Digital Marketing
- Press Release Writing
- Strategic Communications
- AP Style guide
- Data Collection and Reporting
- Survey Data Analysis
- Content strategy
Certification
- Digital Marketing Certification, HubSpot Academy, Spring 26
- Hootsuite Platform Certification, Hootsuite Academy, Spring 25
Extracurricular Activities
Leadership For Women of Color, Member, Fall 22 - Fall 24, Collaborated with other young professionals to build and maintain a basic knowledge of workplace skills, Cultivated relationships with business professionals to gain knowledge of roles and responsibilities related to corporate professions Women in Business, Member, Spring 23 - Fall 24, Gained professional development skills alongside other women within business-related fields of study
Communications Experience
- Public Relations Research, VCU, Spring 25, Applied statistical methods to analyze data from surveys to inform strategic company messaging, Collaborated with team members to effectively communicate research findings through an analytical report for HarborPath
- Crisis Communication, VCU, Spring 25, Developed a strategic crisis communication plan for Doctors Without Borders using risk analysis, Utilized incident management techniques to analyze a case study presentation for BP
- Integrated Communication Writing, VCU, Fall 24, Mastered structural formatting and the application of the AP style guide through writing an unofficial press release for the Thomas Jefferson Monticello Foundation
Timeline
Bookseller
Books-A-Million
05.2025 - 01.2026
Sales Associate
Kohl's
05.2024 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications, Concentration in Public Relations
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)