I'M
John D. McIlmoil
Public Relations Student. And this is my story
About
MY BACKGROUND
John was born in Provo, Utah and is a graduate of Timpview High School. This past summer he moved to New York for an Internship with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in their New York Office of Public and International Affairs. He helped handle all diplomatic relations with the United Nations. John is currently a senior studying Public Relations. He is currently serving as the Executive-Vice President of the Utah Valley Institute student council and is also on Utah’s UN youth committee where he is involved in planning the 68th United Nations Department of Public Information NGO (UN DPI/NGO) Conference which will be held in Utah in August.
During fall you can find John on his couch watching college football. John is very passionate about sports. Something he learned from athletics is that hard work pays off. He also loves Marvel. He’d say his favorite movie is Avengers: Infinity War which he has watched over 20 times. When he has free time he likes to jeep, mountain bike and be with his family and friends. He served a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Guatemala.
Education
WHAT I’VE LEARNED
Experience
WHERE I’VE WORKED
Sep. 2018–Oct. 2019
2015–2020
Utah Valley University – Orem, UT; Class of 2020
Bachelor of Arts; Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Selected as one of thirteen students to participate in UVU’s annual PR trip to New York City to meet with 9 PR firms/in-house departments, 14 industry professionals. Learned cutting-edge strategies and innovative marketing/communication tactics
United Nations., Committee Member
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Represented UVU in the planning process of the 68 United Nations Civil Society Conference at the UN
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Lead all outreach for major universities in New Mexico and Utah Valley University.
April 2018–April 2019
Utah Valley Institute of Religion, Executive Vice President
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Monitored, encouraged, directed, and led the Latter-day Saint Student Association (LDSSA) student council of 30 members in their duties and outreach on campus, in organizing and planning weekly activities and monthly events for the 7,000+ members of the club.
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Oversaw all advertising and marketing campaigns for monthly socials.
May 2018–August 2018
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Assistant To The Director at The New York Office of Public and International Affairs
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Provided research and support for official representatives of the Church of Jesus Christ to the United Nations about ambassadors, consuls general, and religious leaders.
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Planned, executed, and assisted in hosting events that ranged from 10-120 people.
Awards
WHERE I SHINE
Writing for Social Change Conference, Presenter Topic: Transgender Athletes
Member of PRSSA
Interests
OUT OF OFFICE
Athletics
Movies
Outdoors
Cooking
Reading