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megangtalley@gmail.com Dedicated and adept communications and public relations professional in
Houston, Texas, specializing in media and community relations, PR event
318.525.5899
planning, thought leadership communications, writing and social media

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E D U C A T I O N P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E


Communication
B.A. Mass Communications Specialist
State University
Louisiana NRG Energy, Inc. / Houston, TX / 2015 - present
Manage external communications for NRG's retail brand, Reliant / Manage
2010 – 2014
media opportunities, counsel executives and prepare prep materials, including

Minors: Business Administration and talking points, briefing decks and more / Plan and lead media events and
campaigns / Manage thought leadership communications for NRG Retail
Leadership Development
executives, identify speaking opportunities and awards and create nominations
Craft press releases, media advisories and additional external communications

/ Maximize community relations through traditional and creative PR efforts /
Establish and sustain relationships with local and regional media / Create and
manage blogger activations for various projects or campaigns / Track PR
H O N O R S
results and media coverage and report on accomplishments weekly, monthly
and quarterly / Create and contribute social media content and ideas for

2017 Young Public Relations
company social platforms and executives / Train executives on social media

Professional of the Year content and platforms; media train company spokespeople / Support PR
budget management
PRSA Houston Excalibur Awards


Public Relations Intern

2014 Distinguished Communicator
Edelman / Houston, TX / 2014 - 2015
State University
Louisiana
Produced comprehensive social and traditional coverage reports on daily and
weekly basis, often during client crises / Created tailored media lists / Pitched
2013 William Michelet Honorary
local, regional and national media / Tracked secured coverage / Developed

PR Community Award media briefing documents for clients / Created various media, social and
Public Relations Association of content audits / Designed client and new business materials / Crafted social
Louisiana content, press materials and media pitches / Participated in internal team and
client calls and brainstorms / Organized and executed client events /
Supported creative development / Conducted research and provided analysis
and strategy recommendations based on findings / Proofed documents and
decks for AP Style