Megan Roush

(785) 230-9165 ! mroush92@gmail.com

1145 Kentucky St. ! Lawrence, KS 66044


EDUCATI ON: University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, strategic communication emphasis
Minor in Leadership Studies
Graduation date: May 2014

Relevant Strategic campaigns
COURSEWORK: Write and edit news releases
Visual design and production

EXPERI ENCE: Crossroads PR Barkley
Public Relations Intern, September 2013 December 2013
! Assist in creating and monitoring integrated campaigns for industry-leading
clients and new business opportunities for the agency and partner, Barkley
! Support media relations and engagement by creating media lists utilizing
Vocus software database and pitching media outlets.
! Maintain and extend blogger outreach and relationships

Highwoods Properties
Marketing Intern, June 2013 October 2013
! Assist in planning the 82
nd
Annual Plaza Art Fair
! Serve as a point of contact for 400 artists, 25 restaurants and various sponsors
! Write news releases, copy for a KC Star insert and monthly newsletters
! Manage social media and the Country Club Plaza website

Sporting Kansas City
College Ambassador, April 2013 August 2013
! Increase awareness, interest and fan support through the distribution of
promotional materials and branding activities
! Strong emphasis in Flatlands Country Music and Camping Festival sales

Up til Dawn Executive Board
Public Relations Chair, August 2012 May 2013
! Coordinate all PR on campus and in the Lawrence community
! Build relationships with the University Daily Kansan staff and Student Senate
! Work with the executive graphic designer to create a Battle of the Bands
to Battle Cancer campaign
! Organize and plan fundraising events throughout the year

ACTI VI TI ES: Public Relations Student Society of America Member
Natural Ties Volunteer, September 2012 May 2014
Delta Delta Delta sorority
! Standards Committee, 2010 2012
! Vice President of Chapter Development, 2011 2012
! Member Development Chair, 2010 2011

Ski lls: Proficient in InDesign, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Excel, AP style writing

PORTFOLI O: www.megroush.weebly.com/portfolio