About Me
Tyson Gates
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Committed to Communication
Hailing from Holmen, Wisconsin, my journey into the realm of communication and connections has been both fulfilling and transformative. My formative years in Holmen laid the foundation of my character, nurturing my values and aspirations.
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My educational path led me to Winona State University, where I fervently pursued my passion for effective communication. With dedication and perseverance, I earned a degree in Public Relations and a minor in Professional Writing. These academic pursuits have equipped me with the knowledge and skills to navigate the intricate world of communication.
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Beyond academia, you'll often find me spending quality time with my friends, or trying a new restaurant. In addition to this, I have a zeal for staying active. Even in the winter, when I love participating in winter sports like skiing and snowboarding.
My Passions
I'm passionate about continuously improving. Although I'm satisfied with my professional development over the past years I believe there's always room for improvement.
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This is why I do my best to learn new skills in my free time. My most recently learned skills being Spanish, Cooking, and Skiing
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My Greatest Accomplishments
Attain upper-level Management position at McDonalds
2017 - 2023
I am immensely proud of the work I was able to do during my time at McDonald's. In my time working there I was able to learn what makes a successful team. I was also able to practice my communication skills in a leadership role.
Graduating with a BA: Public Relations
August 2019 - May 2023
Getting accepted to college, and especially making it through to graduation was a massive achievement for me.
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I was the first in my family to attain a higher education degree and I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity.
Communications Internship
March 2023Â - Sept. 2023
Completed my first communications internship. I got amazing practice in event planning, relationship building, social media management, and graphic design.
Activities Director
Oct. 2023Â - Current
This is a position I'm incredibly proud to have done. I got great experience presenting myself professionally and working with a variety of different types of people. I also got to manage social media for our branch.