Megan N. Marquez is seeking a career in public relations and has relevant experience interning for various organizations in Chicago. She has a expected graduation date of June 2010 from DePaul University with a bachelor's degree in public relations and advertising and a minor in psychology. Her experience includes launching social media initiatives, event planning, media outreach, and account assistance for organizations such as the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Chicago Children's Museum.
Megan N. Marquez is seeking a career in public relations and has relevant experience interning for various organizations in Chicago. She has a expected graduation date of June 2010 from DePaul University with a bachelor's degree in public relations and advertising and a minor in psychology. Her experience includes launching social media initiatives, event planning, media outreach, and account assistance for organizations such as the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Chicago Children's Museum.
Megan N. Marquez is seeking a career in public relations and has relevant experience interning for various organizations in Chicago. She has a expected graduation date of June 2010 from DePaul University with a bachelor's degree in public relations and advertising and a minor in psychology. Her experience includes launching social media initiatives, event planning, media outreach, and account assistance for organizations such as the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Chicago Children's Museum.
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Education DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois Expected: June 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Advertising Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Minor in Psychology G.P.A.: 3.6/4.0
Relevant Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority June-September 2009
Experience Corporate Communications Intern • Launched and refined social media initiatives • Drafted articles for internal and external newsletters • Researched archival information regarding 50th anniversary
Chicago Symphony Orchestra January-March 2009
Online Marketing Intern • Updated MySpace, Facebook and Meetup pages and events • Maintained internal weekly promotional e-mail schedule • Created online promotions to drive ticket sales
Chicago Children’s Museum September-December 2008
Media and Public Relations Intern • Produced internal and external newsletters on Microsoft Publisher • Planned member and press events • Wrote press releases and promotional material Jasculca/Terman and Associates June-August 2008 Account Assistant • Pitched news stories to media outlets • Staffed outdoor events in Millennium Park and Soldier Field • Prepared and edited client and media materials Big City Bride January-May 2008 Operations Intern • Served as a point of contact for vendors • Researched and booked venues and vendors • Executed portions of events independently Additional Starbucks Coffee Company December 2004-present Experience Barista Activities Public Relations Student Society of America October 2008-present & Awards Dean’s List 2007-present DePaul Honors Program September 2006-present