Peter Milligan graduated from George Mason University in 2013 with a major in Communication and concentration in Public Relations and a minor in Electronic Journalism. He has experience writing for trade publications, conducting research, and providing media relations as an intern for Broker Power Inc. and the U.S. PIRG. He also freelanced as a writer for Patch.com covering local news stories. His involvement includes leadership positions in Kappa Alpha Order fraternity and the George Mason University Pep Band. He has strong writing, editing, research, and public relations skills.

1. Peter Milligan
2465 Williston Drive Charlottesville, VA 22901
Phone: 434-996-7985  E-Mail: Pmilliga@gmu.edu
Education
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Honors College, Class of 2013
Major: Communication--Concentration: Public Relations || Minor: Electronic Journalism
Western Albemarle High School, Crozet, VA
Advanced Studies Diploma, 2009
Experience
Broker Power Inc., Manassas, VA January 2011-Present
Collect Government documents, re-write and edit them for an international trade publication. Conduct
online research, edit peer notices and provide the company with media relations.
U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S. PIRG), Washington, D.C. Summer 2011
Worked as the Communications/Public Relations Intern. Acted as the liaison between the company and
the D.C. media, wrote and distributed press releases and media advisories, produced a major research
project on Dodd-Frank act, planned a press event in several cities, including Baltimore and Philadelphia.
Patch.com (AOL), Manassas Park, VA January 2011 – June 2011
Freelance writer covering high school sports in Manassas, VA, as well as general interest stories
such as police and fire, community news and politics.
Involvement/Positions
Kappa Alpha Order, Epsilon Phi Chapter at George Mason University
Scholarship Chair, Communication Chair, Recording Secretary
George Mason University Interfraternity Council
Vice President of Public Relations
George Mason University Pep Band (Doc Nix and the Green Machine)
Four-Year member, scholarship recipient, co-crew head.
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel and Outlook. Excellent writing, editing and research
skills. Excellent skills in media relations, news pitches and formal, informational emails. Exceptional Public Relations
writing skills, including press releases, media advisories and teasers, backgrounders, brochures and advertisements.