Patrick O'Brien-Sevilla

Patrick O'Brien-Sevilla

Assoc. Director of Communications, Certified in Diversity and Inclusion

New York, New York, United States
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With more than ten years of experience, I’m a certified, award-winning diversity and inclusion advocate, communicator, and marketer. I thrive with a broad range of stakeholders, from internal staff to senior leadership. My attention to detail and deadline driven background define my strong project management skills. I use my reliability and positive attitude to collaborate well with others.

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Experience

  • Gartner

    Gartner

    3 years 4 months

    • Gartner Graphic

      Associate Director, Internal Communications: Global Technology Sales

      Gartner

      - Present 1 year

      Stamford, Connecticut, United States

    • Gartner Graphic

      Senior Manager, Internal Communications (Global Technology Sales)

      Gartner

      - 1 year 5 months

      Stamford, Connecticut, United States

      Supporting three sales organizations within Global Technology Sales at Gartner. Working with 2,000+ sales leaders and associates around the world in High Tech & Invest, Americas Large Enterprise, and Europe End User.

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      Communications Manager, Global High Technology Sales

      Gartner

      - 1 year 1 month

      Stamford, Connecticut, United States

      Supporting the High Tech & Invest Sales organization within Global Technology Sales at Gartner. Working with 500+ sales leaders and associates around the world.

  • Yale University

    Yale University

    4 years 11 months

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      Communications Officer

      Yale University

      - 5 years 1 month

      New Haven, Connecticut

      Department: Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning
      - Create and implement an annual strategic communications plan to maximize engagement with an audience of 21,000 faculty, postdocs, students, and donors
      - Draft correspondence for the Vice Provost of Academic Initiatives, executive directors, and managers regarding complex and sensitive topics, including remote teaching and learning in response to COVID-19
      - Prepare, write, edit, and manage visual and editorial content to support…

      Department: Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning
      - Create and implement an annual strategic communications plan to maximize engagement with an audience of 21,000 faculty, postdocs, students, and donors
      - Draft correspondence for the Vice Provost of Academic Initiatives, executive directors, and managers regarding complex and sensitive topics, including remote teaching and learning in response to COVID-19
      - Prepare, write, edit, and manage visual and editorial content to support ongoing programs, projects, digital resources, and development initiatives, including annual reports and internal news articles
      - Collaborate with leadership to drive program participation and serve as the lead project manager for center-wide initiatives
      - Partner and interact with the Office of Public Affairs and Communications and colleagues across Yale to ensure consistency for campus initiatives
      - Manage, update, and develop websites for the Poorvu Center, including the Academic Continuity micro-site. Report data trends and respond to trends with new content
      - Develop a consistent brand and design all marketing collateral and presentations, including information for the University Board of Trustees

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      Co-Chair of the Future Leaders of Yale

      Yale University

      - 2 years 6 months

      New Haven, CT

      Department: Office of Diversity and Inclusion (Volunteer Role)
      - Led the staff affinity group and co-chaired the steering committee, representing 2,800 early-career staff members
      - Served as a leader for colleagues creating networking, professional development, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities
      - Managed the editorial calendar and email messaging for the group
      - Planned university-wide events in collaboration with other affinity groups
      - Advocated for changes to…

      Department: Office of Diversity and Inclusion (Volunteer Role)
      - Led the staff affinity group and co-chaired the steering committee, representing 2,800 early-career staff members
      - Served as a leader for colleagues creating networking, professional development, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities
      - Managed the editorial calendar and email messaging for the group
      - Planned university-wide events in collaboration with other affinity groups
      - Advocated for changes to HR benefits and served on HR committees

  • Social Media and Email Marketing Consultant

    Union League Cafe

    - 3 years 3 months

    New Haven, CT

    - Created and implemented monthly marketing plans for Facebook, Instagram, and MailChimp with an emphasis on driving business and building brand loyalty
    - Designed, captured, and wrote content for all platforms
    - Managed all analytics and tracking for social media, email marketing, and website platforms while focusing on conversion rates
    - Developed an overall strategy to increase engagement and spark audience growth

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    Marketing Coordinator

    Yale University

    - 2 years 11 months

    New Haven, Connecticut

    Department: Office of New Haven Affairs and University Properties
    - Managed strategic partnerships and collaborative opportunities with multiple organizations and community groups
    - Managed production deadlines and supervised creative consultants for photography shoots, video production, and marketing collateral/ad design
    - Produced and managed all visual and editorial content for communication channels related to “The Shops at Yale,” 100+ retail and restaurant clients
    - Generated…

    Department: Office of New Haven Affairs and University Properties
    - Managed strategic partnerships and collaborative opportunities with multiple organizations and community groups
    - Managed production deadlines and supervised creative consultants for photography shoots, video production, and marketing collateral/ad design
    - Produced and managed all visual and editorial content for communication channels related to “The Shops at Yale,” 100+ retail and restaurant clients
    - Generated sales reports, news releases, official meeting agendas for merchant associations, legal use agreements, and leasing presentations
    - Planned and executed more than 40 events and promotions annually to drive economic development in downtown New Haven

  • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Graphic

    Marketing and Media Relations Intern

    Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

    - 6 months

    Boston, MA

    - Researched and helped expand coverage of museum exhibitions, lectures, and other programs in the media, with a focus on community publications
    - Created media reports for various Museum announcements
    - Maintained and organized media clippings to keep on permanent file
    - Entered contact information and helped research potential new contacts
    - Proofread print and web materials
    - Analyzed institutional collateral and external communications

  • Golf Digest Ireland - Walton Media Graphic

    Editorial Intern

    Golf Digest Ireland - Walton Media

    - 2 months

    Dublin, Ireland

    - Wrote feature articles for “Golf Digest Ireland” and “Golfing” magazines
    - Researched nationwide golf tournaments and potential sponsors
    - Wrote short pieces for the “Front Nine” section of “Golfing” magazine
    - Assisted at the March Open at Killarney Golf and Fishing Club

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    Publicity Department Intern

    Yale University Press

    - 3 months

    New Haven, CT

    - Prepared and sent galley mailings to targeted reporters to generate earned media coverage and book reviews
    - Drafted and reviewed press releases
    - Tracked media coverage and generated reports for the Director of Publicity
    - Created the 2011 holiday book catalog
    - Pitched press for Edward Larson’s "An Empire of Ice"

  • National Lacrosse League (NLL) Graphic

    Boston Correspondent

    National Lacrosse League (NLL)

    - 5 months

    Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    - Generated editorial content for NLL.com by covering the Boston Blazers at TD Garden
    - Interviewed coaches and players from the home and visiting teams
    - Wrote weekly preview articles and post-game reports
    - Produced and edited short videos to accompany written content

Education

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    Boston University

    Bachelor of Science (BS) Major: Journalism, Minor: Muslim Societies 3.56

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    Activities and Societies: B.U. Class Gift Committee: Member of the Class of 2013 Committee | Society of Professional Journalists: Vice President of B.U. Chapter (May 2011 - Dec. 2011), Social Media Co-Chairperson of B.U. Chapter (Jan. 2010 - May 2011)

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    Cornell University

    Certificate Diversity and Inclusion

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    I successfully completed the following courses taught by Professor Lisa Nishii:
    Improving Engagement
    Counteracting Unconscious Bias
    Diversity and Inclusion at Work
    Fostering an Inclusive Climate

Volunteer Experience

  • United Way of Greater New Haven Graphic

    Board Member

    United Way of Greater New Haven

    - 3 years 9 months

    Education

    I served as one of 23 board members responsible for advising the President and CEO of United Way of Greater New Haven, a not-for-profit that helps more than 200,000 people in a 12 town region with $8 Million in annual revenue. UWGNH houses the homeless, feeds the hungry, prepares infants and toddlers for kindergarten, and helps families find jobs and get on solid financial footing. The 12-town region includes: Bethany, Branford, East Haven (where I grew up), Guilford, Hamden, Madison, New…

    I served as one of 23 board members responsible for advising the President and CEO of United Way of Greater New Haven, a not-for-profit that helps more than 200,000 people in a 12 town region with $8 Million in annual revenue. UWGNH houses the homeless, feeds the hungry, prepares infants and toddlers for kindergarten, and helps families find jobs and get on solid financial footing. The 12-town region includes: Bethany, Branford, East Haven (where I grew up), Guilford, Hamden, Madison, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, West Haven, and Woodbridge.

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    Advisory Committee on Community Policing, Committee Member

    Yale University

    - 2 years 11 months

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    Appointed by the Vice President of Human Resources and Administration: One of 15 staff members responsible for advising Yale Police and Public Safety. Plan, creatively problem-solve, and actively engage in innovative strategies promoting public safety and a sense of belonging and mutual understanding between police and the campus community

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    Yale-United Way Core Committee Member

    Yale University

    - 5 years 9 months

    Education

    Appointed by the Vice President for New Haven and State Affairs and Campus Development: One of 13 staff members responsible for raising $1.3 million annually from 1,300 donors affiliated with Yale University

  • Committee Member

    South Central CT Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Report Committee

    - 1 year 2 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Appointed by EDC New Haven: One of 20 committee members tasked with creating an economic development plan and report to ensure that the region remains eligible for federal funds through 2023. Responsible for the Marketing, Communications, and Stakeholder Education section

Publications

  • Golfing Magazine

    Walton Media

    I produced three feature articles and one short, informative piece in issue 52 that required research and clipping as well as brief conversations with course managers

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Courses

  • Art History: Europe and the Islamic World: Medieval and Early-Modern Cultural Exchange

    CAS AH 540

  • Competitive Strategy on Coursera via Munich School of Management

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  • Islamic Law

    CAS RN 345

  • Journalism: Arts Criticism

    COM JO 504

  • Journalism: Editorial Design

    COM JO 512

  • Journalism: Feature Writing

    COM JO 309

  • Journalism: News-writing and Reporting I

    COM JO 307

  • Journalism: News-writing and Reporting II

    COM JO 308

  • Media Law and Ethics

    COM JO 525

Projects

Honors & Awards

  • Linda Koch Lorimer Award for Distinguished Service

    Yale University Office of the President

    The Linda Koch Lorimer Award for Distinguished Service is conferred by the Office of the President "to recognize individuals and teams among the Yale staff who have distinguished themselves through a commitment to excellence and innovative thinking." Seeking to advance diversity and inclusion at Yale, my colleagues and I developed and championed innovative networking, professional development, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities for the university’s 2,800 early-career staff members.

Languages

  • Italian (basic)

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Organizations

  • United Way Campaign at Yale

    Core Committee Member

    - Present

    Selected as one of 12 committee members to increase financial giving and participation in the annual United Way Campaign at Yale University. Work with 100+ Champions across the University to foster support for the overall campaign.

  • Future Leaders of Yale - Affinity Group in Yale's Office of Diversity and Inclusion

    interim Co-Chair of F.L.Y.; Community Outreach Committee Chair

    - Present

    FLY is one of Yale’s seven affinity groups that was created to provide a voice for young professionals and others in the early stages of their careers who are seeking to develop and strengthen their long-term opportunities and impact at Yale. Involved in project teams to engage staff through community outreach and professional development opportunities.

  • Broadway Merchants Association

    Marketing Coordinator and Secretary

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  • Chapel College Merchant's Association

    Marketing Coordinator and Secretary

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  • University Properties Leasing Committee

    Marketing & Communications Member

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