Tommy Marquardt
Experience
Intern, National Audio | Publicis Media | Chicago, IL | June 2025–August 2025
Execute audio advertising campaigns across streaming and podcast platforms, collaborating with team members to optimize performance and reach target audiences
Coordinate with vendors, partners, and clients to monitor live campaigns, analyze results, and plan future media buys within budget
Manage core campaign processes, including actualizations, IO (insertion order) approvals, and RFP (request for proposal) outreach for audio advertising initiatives
Build professional skills through structured onboarding and working closely with colleagues
Public Relations Coursework | Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY | August 2024–Present
Launch tommymarquardt.com, a professional portfolio showcasing PR coursework, strategic projects, and digital storytelling
Conduct audience research and analyze social media metrics to evaluate and optimize PR strategies while developing experience in AP Style writing and social media management
Complete CleanKonnect NIL Case Study Certificate — 10-hour, case-based program focused on NIL contract analysis, athlete-brand relationships, and strategic decision-making
Senior Team Leader | Graeter's Ice Cream | Northbrook, IL | April 2023–August 2024
Assist in managing a large team of part-time employees at a local ice cream shop
Open and close the store as the manager in charge
Writer/Administrator | The Tommy 25 Sports Blog | Remote | February 2023–January 2024
Create weekly Top-25 rankings of college basketball teams entitled “The Tommy 25”
Formulate bracket projections (also known as “Bracketology”) during the college basketball season
Student Media Leadership | Glenbrook South High School | Glenview, IL | June 2018–May 2021
Serve as Sports Editor and Sports Director across print and radio platforms, producing written, audio, and video sports content for student media outlets
Design newspaper pages and created multimedia features using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Audition, including hosting and editing a bi-weekly podcast
Manage student media social accounts
Awarded Outstanding Achievement in Radio Production for excellence in broadcasting
Skills
Public relations, advertising, media buying (audio & digital), sports marketing, NIL analysis
AP Style writing, journalism, content creation, public speaking
Video & audio production, podcasting, live sports broadcasting
Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Audition, Illustrator)
Social media (Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok)
Microsoft Office Suite
Education
Syracuse University, The S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications | Syracuse, NY | May 2026
Bachelor of Science: Public Relations
Minor: Political Science
Glenbrook South High School | Glenview, IL | June 2021