Megan M. Stokes 1681 Victoria Road S., Mendota Heights, MN 55118 C: 651-747-7016 | [email protected] www.linkedin.com/in/stokesmegan EDUCATION University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI September 2010-December 2014 B.A., Mass Communications, emphasis on Public Relations B.A., Spanish Liberal Arts Universidad de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain Study Abroad, Spring Semester 2013 RELATED COURSEWORK Public Relations Campaign Planning • Creating a four month long campaign to gain more attendance at university events. • Used social media and event planning skills in order to achieve positive results, boosting student, faculty and Eau Claire community attendance. Public Relations Management • Developing a plan involving different media platforms in order to increase awareness of a not for profit group in Eau Claire, Wisconsin over the course of five months. • Used social media and event planning skills alongside four other group members. • Created a budget that could be used in the future in order to benefit the not for profit group. WORK EXPERIENCE Communications Intern WCCO-TV (CBS Television) – Minneapolis, MN May 2014-August 2014 • Displayed excellent event planning skills through large events held by the television station, including the Minnesota State Fair, one of the largest attended state fairs in the nation. • Wrote and edited dozens of press releases regarding local news coverage. • Demonstrated the ability to work in an unpredictable and fast paced work environment. • Educated guests with historical and informational studio and facility knowledge. Student Supervisor January 2011-December 2014 UW-Eau Claire Student Service Center – Eau Claire, WI • Provided excellent customer service by multitasking in face-to-face interaction as well as communicating over the phone regarding sales and basic information. • Managed and balanced a monetary vault worth over $25,000. • Improved knowledge of fellow colleagues with work regulations and guidelines. • Oversaw16 student cashiers and event staff while managing multiple tasks during work shifts. Residential Housing Specialist September 2011-December 2014 UW-Eau Claire Housing and Residence Life Staff – Eau Claire, WI • Adapted unique multitasking abilities in a hectic work environment. • Maintained a professional, fun atmosphere for those living in residential halls. • Learned how to work with a team in a diverse, professional setting to meet common goals. Overnight Camp Counselor (Seasonal) June 2011- August 2013 YMCA Camp St. Croix – Hudson, WI • Strengthened team work between other colleagues by working in a unique setting. • Initiated meetings to review team performance and mediated discussions on ways to improve. • Constantly maintained camps goals and objectives through proactive decision making.

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Megan M. Stokes 1681 Victoria Road S., Mendota Heights, MN 55118 C: 651-747-7016 | [email protected] www.linkedin.com/in/stokesmegan

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI September 2010-December 2014 B.A., Mass Communications, emphasis on Public Relations B.A., Spanish Liberal Arts

Universidad de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain Study Abroad, Spring Semester 2013

RELATED COURSEWORK Public Relations Campaign Planning

• Creating a four month long campaign to gain more attendance at university events. • Used social media and event planning skills in order to achieve positive results, boosting student, faculty

and Eau Claire community attendance. Public Relations Management

• Developing a plan involving different media platforms in order to increase awareness of a not for profit group in Eau Claire, Wisconsin over the course of five months.

• Used social media and event planning skills alongside four other group members. • Created a budget that could be used in the future in order to benefit the not for profit group.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Communications Intern WCCO-TV (CBS Television) – Minneapolis, MN May 2014-August 2014

• Displayed excellent event planning skills through large events held by the television station, including the Minnesota State Fair, one of the largest attended state fairs in the nation.

• Wrote and edited dozens of press releases regarding local news coverage. • Demonstrated the ability to work in an unpredictable and fast paced work environment. • Educated guests with historical and informational studio and facility knowledge.

Student Supervisor January 2011-December 2014 UW-Eau Claire Student Service Center – Eau Claire, WI

• Provided excellent customer service by multitasking in face-to-face interaction as well as communicating over the phone regarding sales and basic information.

• Managed and balanced a monetary vault worth over $25,000. • Improved knowledge of fellow colleagues with work regulations and guidelines. • Oversaw16 student cashiers and event staff while managing multiple tasks during work shifts.

Residential Housing Specialist September 2011-December 2014 UW-Eau Claire Housing and Residence Life Staff – Eau Claire, WI

• Adapted unique multitasking abilities in a hectic work environment. • Maintained a professional, fun atmosphere for those living in residential halls. • Learned how to work with a team in a diverse, professional setting to meet common goals.

Overnight Camp Counselor (Seasonal) June 2011- August 2013 YMCA Camp St. Croix – Hudson, WI

• Strengthened team work between other colleagues by working in a unique setting. • Initiated meetings to review team performance and mediated discussions on ways to improve. • Constantly maintained camps goals and objectives through proactive decision making.