Megan Neely

Education: Purdue University, May 2016

BA in Public Relations and Strategic Communication
Minors in Spanish, Art & Design
Major GPA: 3.5

7236 Oakbay Drive

Noblesville, IN 46062
303.906.7514
meganneely12@gmail.com

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Related Experience:
BLASTmedia, Fishers, IN:
Public Relations Intern

Sept. 2016 - Present

Pull media lists and send pitches that result in secured client coverage in top tier media outlets.
Write client blogs, bylines and press releases.
Write and schedule clients social media copy.
Design coverage clips for clients quarterly reports.
Monitor clients social ambassador programs and help in social follower acquisition.

Kit Media, Noblesville, IN:

Staff Writer and Editor

Oct. 2016 - Present

Write and publish articles for bimonthly issue of print magazine.

Edit copy for final layouts.
Manage and coordinate writing and photo deadlines for staff.
Track and organize weekly social insights on Instagram and Facebook.
Contribute to content creation for social accounts.

CHARGE, Indianapolis, IN:

Public Relations Intern

May 2016 - Aug. 2016

Conducted weekly competitor research that was implemented for all clients.
Organized media lists for pitching press releases.
Wrote a Honda editorial that was published in the Honda Indy 200 program.
Wrote new website content for clients.
Wrote weekly eSports industry eNewsletters and company blogs.

Boiler Communication, West Lafayette, IN:

Account Associate

Aug. 2015 - May 2016

Fulfilled real-life communication strategies and tactics for nonprofit organizations.

Worked on a team in creating a PR campaign for Western Governors University.
Worked on a team in creating a PR campaign for clothing line, Zone District.

Emmis Communications, Indianapolis, IN:

Promotions and Marketing Representative

May 2014 - Aug. 2015

Attended all promotional events for radio stations: on-air broadcasts, ticket
giveaways, remote appearances at concerts, sporting events, Indy 500 and Indiana State Fair.
Assisted driving station trucks, setting up promotional areas, and greeting clients and fans.

Shadowed graphic designers, videographers and promotions directors.

Interviewed senior personnel for knowledge on career experience.
Planned interviewing seminar for intern team and presented final presentation to CEO.

Creative Content Intern

May 2013 - Aug.2013

Wolfies Waterfront Grill, Noblesville, IN: Waitress

May 2013 - Present

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Leadership and Development:

The Purdue Review: Director of PR and Social Media, Staff Writer
The Odyssey: Social Media Director, Staff Writer
Purdue School of Languages and Cultures: Spanish Tutor
Alpha Phi: Vice President of Campus Affairs, Director of Community Service
PRSSA
Boiler Up Barcelona: Five week study abroad program.

Additional Skills:
Languages: Spanish
PR Software: Cision, Compete
Adobe Programs: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere
Social Media Software: Hootsuite, Buffer, Bitly
Project Management Apps: Google, Dropbox, Trello
Microsoft Outlook Software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Obtained six credits of Purdue communication courses at

La Universitat de Autnoma de Barcelona.

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