Megan M. Karsen
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
757-***-**** *********@*****.***
Education
Radford University, Radford, VA
Bachelor of Business Administration May 2012
Major: Business Marketing
Minor: Art
Experience
Apple Unlimited Inc. November
2012-January 2013
• Field Sales
• Traveled to promote new Product Fast Wax 1 at daily public events
• Preformed demos to customers
• Responsible for setup/dreakdown of event locations
• Accountable for the inventory sold and the equipment used at each
promotional function
Social Media Marketing, Greenstar Supplies
Fall 2012
• Promoted Greenstar products and events through socail media outlets
such as Manta, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
• Created promotional ads/flyers
• Responsible for updating sites and generating "buzz" about the company
Princess Anne Country Club Assistant Swim Coach
Summers 2011 and 2012
• Educated beginner swimmers on basic strokes
• Improved swimmers’ stoke techniques
• Planned and organized weekly event/activities for 50-200 kids and adults
• Encouraged and motivated the children (ages 5 to 18)
• Helped lead the team to its first undefeated season as well as Divisional
Champions since the summer of 2004
• Sold club apparel and pool equipment to members
Pool Lifeguard/Assistant Pool Manager, Princess Anne Country Club
Summers 2007-2011
• Greeted, served, and supervised pool patrons
• Scheduled work hours for all of the staff and resolved personnel conflicts
• Worked with, supervised, and trained a staff of 15+ lifeguards
• Scheduled, and recorded members for desired, aquatic, fitness classes
• Sold club apparel and pool equipment to members
• Regulate pool chemicals levels in order to maintain a safe and sanitary
environment
• Kept general maintenance of the pool intact
Indoor Lifeguard, Radford University’s Dedmon Center
Fall 2008
Worked with a small staff of lifeguards
Monitored mostly RU students, staff and faculty
Fitness Attendant, Princess Anne Country Club
December 2006-May 2007
Greeted and recorded number of members who came into the facility
Scheduled, and recorded members for desired fitness classes
Assisted/spotted any patron who needed help on a machine
Dealt with emails and calls regarding scheduled gym sessions and different
workout classes
Pool Lifeguard, Club Brittney Swim Club
Summers 2003-2006
Gained training and certification in both CPR and lifeguard rescue
Worked 35-40 hours a week with a supportive team of lifeguards
Often offered swim lessons on my scheduled “off” hours
Interacted closely with children and parents, developing excellent rapport with
families of Club Brittany
Athletics
Cox High School Varsity Swim Team Fall
2003-Spring2007
Trained 15 hours a week and competed in 8 regular season meets
Weight-trained 3-6 hours a week throughout regular and championship
seasons
Participated in invitational meets yearly
Helped design school swim team apparel
Captain of the Women’s Varsity Swim Team Fall
2006-Spring 2007
Lead a team of over 30 women and provided motivation and encouragement
Planned and implemented team activities team dinners and team outings
Designed team apparel
References available upon request.