PATRICK T. WESTERLUND
164 East Norwich Ave. ▪ Columbus, OH 43201▪ (740) 815-6727 ▪ westerlund.1@buckeyemail.osu.edu
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business
Columbus, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance
Expected Graduation May, 2013
3.70 Cumulative GPA - Dean’s List
Honors Cohort: 1 of 30 students selected to participate in a year-long intensive academic program led by top
Fisher faculty that focuses on leadership, team building and presentation skills through applied and service
learning
Fisher Futures Investment Banking Program: 1 of 14 chosen to participate in a highly competitive, facultyselected program that exposes students to investment banking, financial modeling and business valuation
through the Wall Street Prep Program
EXPERIENCE
National Services Group College Works Management Internship Program
Columbus, Ohio
Branch Operator – Residential Painting Business
March - September, 2010
▪ Designed and implemented a $38,000 company branch, 25.6% profit margin
▪ Managed more than $50,000 of production and processed over 670 employee hours of payroll
▪ Interviewed, hired and managed a team of 6 employees through marketing and production
▪ Conducted business with 17 clients, maintaining a 100% customer satisfaction rate
▪ Received “Production Excellence Award” for the state of Ohio
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Columbus, Ohio
Employee & Carpenter/Contractor
Part-time 2006 - 2009
▪ Assembled sandwiches to order and performed daily operations
▪ Interacted with over 100 customers per day to ensure a positive customer service experience
▪ Deconstructed and replaced old fixtures, furnishings and equipment
▪ Designed and built new cabinetry and displays for 5 restaurants around Columbus, Ohio
INVOLVEMENT
Students Consulting for Non-Profit Organizations: “Best Application of Business Skills Award” ~ Fisher COB
Project Manager
January, 2011 - Present
▪ Led groups of 5 members to perform and analyze research to generate real proposals
▪ Completing a marketing plan that includes competitor, demographic, and demand analysis in order to create
a 5-year financial projection to attract investors to fund the construction of the Linden-Cleve Theater in
a historically poor area of Columbus
▪ Developed a successful promotional event for Community Shares of Mid-Ohio’s Bucks for Charity campaign
▪ Created an organizational strategy for Forever Young Initiative’s new Forever Educated mentorship program,
developing clear steps to implementation, maintenance and expansion as well as keys to success
International Affairs Scholars Program: An academic program that allows students to gain in-depth
understanding of world/global themes, foreign countries, and international affairs.
Co-Chair of Event Committee
January 2011 - Present
▪ Leading groups of 10 students to organize event activities, order catering, and research venues to host an
event with over 100 attendees each quarter
Newsletter Committee Member
September 2010 - March 2011
▪ Wrote quarterly personal finance articles on money saving, budgeting, and financial spending techniques
▪ Designed and constructed a 30ft.² display for All Scholars Art Exhibit in Columbus
Alleviating Poverty Through Entrepreneurship
Coordinator of Innovation Marketplace
September, 2011 - April, 2012
▪ Currently planning and organizing the interactive reception for a 1,500 person event showcasing world
leaders in the field of social entrepreneurship
▪ Communicating with speakers and entrepreneurs to set up booths for student involvement opportunities
Proctor & Gamble Sophomore Leadership Immersion
May, 2011
▪ Assessed personal strengths and weaknesses, learned leadership fundamentals through hands-on activities
and gained first-hand knowledge across a variety of career disciplines