MEGHAN A.

GILLIES
| Meghan.A.Gillies@gmail.com| EDUCATION University Park, PA THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHREYER HONORS COLLEGE May 2013 Bachelors Degree in Political Science, College of the Liberal Arts Bachelors Degree in Public Relations, College of Communications Labor Employee Relations Minor GPA 3.85/4.0: Paterno Fellows Program, Charles Dewey Prutzman Scholarship, Excellence in Communication Certificate The College of Liberal Arts Student Mentor, Pi Sigma Alpha- Political Science Honors Society, Deans List Florence, Italy THE INSTITUTE AT PALAZZO RUCELLAI May 2012-July 2012 Study Abroad Program Studied Cultural Immersion and Art History EXPERIENCE PENN STATE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS University Park, PA Student Assistant August 2011 - Present Engage PSU fanbase through social media Record statistics during a variety of sporting events, including official NCAA Tournaments Create press releases and game stories for GoPSUsports.com Facilitate and transcribe press conferences Coordinate media requests Assist broadcast and production teams for ESPN and Big Ten Network
Philadelphia, PA PHILADELPHIA VIP May 2011 July 2011 Non-Profit Law Firm Student Intern Organized and Facilitated CLE (Continuing Legal Events) for about 300 lawyers Assisted in the recruiting of volunteer attorneys Analyzed files, aggregated information, and provided recommendation to create a green, energy efficient office Instructed new interns on duties Scheduled meetings between attorneys and clients Assisted in applying for grants, totaling over $1.25 million Created and maintained an efficient filing system

MONTGOMERY COUNTY COURTHOUSE Office of Public Defenders

File Clerk

Norristown, PA May 2010 July 2010 May 2011-July 2011

Maintained databases, entering over 1000 clients information Created and organized the 25 full-time attorneys weekly schedule Prepared files for attorneys to optimize efficiency Worked in conjunction with the office of the District Attorney, as well as judges chambers Facilitated the transition from an old office to a newly constructed facility

ACTIVITIES PENN STATE IFC/PANHELLENIC DANCE MARATHON State College, PA Morale Committee Member 2009- February 2013 Elected by peers as a Weekend Warrior, a student leader, during the 46-hour dance marathon, the largest student-run philanthropy in the world. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Student Crew Leader Organized and coordinated the travel, safety and activities of a student group of 15 SPECIAL OLYMPICS VOLUNTEER Assisted the planning and execution of a 5k that benefits Special Olympics
2012 Goldsboro, NC March 2011

State College, PA April 2011 &