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Olivia O'Shields

Harrisonburg,VA

Summary

I am a senior English major and a Cultural Communications minor at James Madison University. I am detail oriented and passionate about digital communications and advertising. I have experience in social media and marketing through my service on the JMU Competitive Cheer executive board, as well as project management and independent research through a private equity firm.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Summer Associate

PRP LLC
Washington, DC
05.2024 - 08.2025
  • Reviewed legal documents and agreements, extracting and summarizing key information for senior management.
  • Created a loan summary workbook of the material terms of all loans within a $4B Commercial Real Estate portfolio.
  • Performed independent research and summarized findings regarding tax legislation, green building certifications, and other topics relevant to commercial real estate.
  • Overhauled, consolidated, and organized the legal file system, which contained all historical transaction documentation for the company.

Secretary

JMU Competitive Cheerleading
Harrisonburg, VA
02.2023 - 03.2024
  • Among an Executive Board of four other students, managed and operated the funds and structure of a team of 32 members to compete at national events consisting of over 10,000 athletes.
  • Fundraised over $15,000 for the organization, and ensured each athlete obtained four community service hours per semester.
  • Marketed through social media, allowing a significant increase in interest for the organization.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Major, Cultural Communications Minor.

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
05-2026

Skills

  • Research writing
  • Policy analysis
  • Cultural awareness
  • Project management
  • Public speaking
  • Data interpretation
  • Community engagement
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Legal research
  • Writing proficiency

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Summer Associate

PRP LLC
05.2024 - 08.2025

Secretary

JMU Competitive Cheerleading
02.2023 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Arts - English Major, Cultural Communications Minor.

James Madison University