welcome to my creative portfolio
Hi, I'm Blake Maguire, a fourth-year Art History and Psychology student at the University of Virginia. This creative portfolio showcases my work across professional experiences, creative endeavors, and leadership roles.
about me
Excited about blending creativity and strategy, with interests in marketing, communications, and brand storytelling. Looking forward to exploring opportunities that build meaningful narratives and drive impact.
My educational background has equipped me with skills in storytelling, audience insight, and creative strategy. Art History built on my creativity with visual analysis and writing, sharpening my eye for detail and showing how narratives carry deeper meaning. Psychology added a layer of strategic thinking, giving me insight into human behavior and decision-making.
professional experience
atlanta, charlottesville, and milan
Phase 3 Marketing
& Communications
Blake Maguire Art
Paula Seegy Gallery
public relations intern
summer 2025
Supported PR efforts for 12 clients around the U.S., drafting press materials and securing earned media placements in outlets including Forbes, The New York Times, and The Chicago Tribune. Built two master databases, organizing 4+ years of data to streamline campaign operations. Developed media resources and executed brand activations with Atlanta Braves and Atlanta News First to boost clients' media exposure.
founder & artist
2020 - present
Built and manage personal art brand, maintaining website blakemaguireart.com and growing socials @blakemaguireart to drive audience engagement and sales. Oversee branding, content creation, and digital marketing efforts to increase visibility. Support charitable causes by donating art to local and national fundraisers.
marketing & public relations intern
summer 2024
Delivered strategic brand positioning presentation informed by art trend research, strengthening gallery's market relevance. Drafted press releases, artist bios, and social media content to expand outreach to an international audience. Facilitated planning and promotion of public activations, increasing community engagement and brand visibility.
education and skills
University of Virginia - B.A. in Art History & Psychology
Promotions Class of 2026 - McIntire School of Commerce
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Year-long, 9-credit marketing course creating integrated campaign for the NFL in AAF National Advertising Competition
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Chosen from 60+ applicants into class of 30 to develop branding, research, media, and communication strategies in mock agency
Marketing, PR, and Design Tools
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Muck Rack, Hootsuite, Brandwatch, TVEyes
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HubSpot, SEO, Meta Digital Marketing Certification (in progress)
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Photoshop, InDesign, Canva
Core Strengths
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Brand Strategy
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Consumer Insights
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Creative Design
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Digital Marketing
leadership and creative engagement
charlottesville
Kappa Kappa
Gamma
The Cavalier
Daily
V Magazine
at UVA
vice president of external affairs
january 2025 - present
Lead External Affairs Department, supervising five directors and mentoring coordinators to execute strategic goals. Plan and oversee seven large-scale events annually in coordination with Executive Board, while managing public relations with campus, local, and alumnae communities.
senior associate
august 2024 - present
Lead team of five cartoonists, overseeing content production and strategy to strengthen newspaper's visibility. Create and publish monthly cartoons on print and digital platforms to foster engagement and community dialogue at UVA.
design team
2024 - 2025
Executed design projects for bi-annual issues of arts and culture magazine, ensuring visual consistency and brand alignment. Collaborated with writer to develop layouts that reinforce messaging.
director of public relations
november 2023 - january 2025
Revamped organization's digital presence by designing visual content and collaborating with apparel company to create brand-specific merchandise. Partnered with officers across departments to ensure consistent messaging and promotion of chapter activities.
