Parker McGowan ​pjm274@scarletmail.Rutgers.

edu
1 Sutherland Rd, Montclair, NJ ​ 561-289-9995

OBJECTIVE
Hard working student equipped to bring any idea, project, or movement into fruition.

EDUCATION Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New jersey

Journalism and Media Studies Major, Digital Communications and Information and Media
Minor, May 2020
GPA - 3.0
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
School of Communication and Information, May 2017
GPA - 3.6

EXPERIENCE LiveNation Entertainment ​Augutst 2019 - Present

Marketing Intern
Serve as only intern on Marketing Team. Responsible for updating all Marketing grids and documents I.E.
Press Grid, Invoices, Promotion Grids, etc. Assist with contacting outside venues, digital artists, and
individuals for all marketing needs. Deliver tickets to different offices and theatres around New York City in
Timely Manner. Create full marketing plan including budget, creative ideas, artists profiles, etc for New
Years Eve “Femme It Forward” concert. Learn from different executives throughout company in Intern
Meetings.
Rutgers University Programming Association (RUPA) March 2018 - May 2019
Assistant Director of Media & Culture
Serve on 40 member student group, planning 150-200 small and large-scale events per year with a budget
of $815,000. Collaborating with professional staff, student leaders, other university stakeholders, and
vendors to organize several school-wide events and programs each semester. Assist with outreach,
marketing, communication, logistics, and execution of major events and programs. As an Assistant Director
of Media & Culture I am tasked with bringing in and organizing ​entertaining lectures, performances, art 
showings, and other events. 
Nordstrom, ​Short HIlls NJ ​May 2017 - September 2019
Sales Associate
Commission based sales in the Men’s department that allowed me to compete and set goals to achieve
success. Delivered Highest Sales Per Hour amongst all new hires for the summer sales events.
Strengthened interpersonal skills by providing service on the customer's terms and striving to provide
personalized service. Managed product, maintained visual standards and upheld the values of the reputable
Nordstrom brand.
Nordstrom, ​Short Hills, NJ November 2015 - January 2016
​Web Team
Managed time and priorities to complete assigned tasks without negatively impacting service. Managed
merchandise in accordance with inventory control processes. Navigated selling floors assisting all customers
professionally and promptly. Assisted in all Nordstrom website issues and updates following all guidelines to
ensure company quality.

ACTIVITIES
​ ​John Cabot University
Student ​Rome, Italy June - August 2018
Studied abroad at John Cabot University. 4.0 GPA
​ Community Service Volunteer,
​“International Student Volunteer Program”​ Chon Buri, Thailand, June 9th - June 24th 2016
Lived and worked on Animal Reservation in the Chon Buri Province. Developed innovative ideas to take
care of the animals as well as initiate new conservation initiatives. Helped with Advertisement of program
through image and website development​.
​ “Tony’s soup kitchen” ​Montclair, NJ 2011-2014