Megan Saldana

615-***-**** *** Saltwood Place Hendersonville, Tennessee 37075 acp84o@r.postjobfree.com

Career Objectives:

Secure a position with a dynamic company that will allow me to gain a range of experience which includes implementing

fundraising initiatives; community relations; and promotion of brand development which will potentially lead to a challenging

career.

Education

Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, Kentucky

Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications & Minor in Marketing August 2010 - May 2014

Relevant Coursework: Consumer Behavior Marketing; Marketing Research; Statistics; Professional Communications;

Social Media; Broadcast Sales; Media Writing; Advertising and Public Relations.

School Projects: Worked in teams to develop and analyze business operations through creative design, research and

presentation.

New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding Academy - Social Media Campaign to raise awareness of the organizations

cause and services. Developed a SWOT analysis and social media audit that included target market profiling and return

on investments.

Serendib INC. - Compiled research and product development ideas for unique solar cell material. Developed branding,

competitive analysis, and established target market through a social media campaign.

TOMs Shoes Makes Coffee Brand Imaging Campaign by conducting online and personal surveys obtaining

feedback from targeted demographics for TOMs new product line of coffee among college students.

Experience

American Diabetes Association January 2015 - Present

Programs and Special Events Intern

Provided support to the Event Manager in creating partnerships, recruiting volunteers, securing vendors, and utilize

fundraising skills for May 2015 Tour de Cure cycling fundraiser.

Involved with logistics, planning, and outreach for Nashville ADAs Camp Sugar Falls Summer 2015.

Creatively involved in coming up with ideas for branding outreach and event recognition.

Managed social media to connect with current and potential participants and volunteers.

Attended and assisted with health fairs, giving out information and promoting upcoming events.

Kohls Department Store May 2011 - Present

Sales Floor Supervisor

Executed floor changes and rotated merchandise in order to provide enhanced visual presentation.

Managed retail issues regarding merchandising, new item placement and customer issues.

Trained retail staff and assisted customers with purchases to exceed customer expectations as well as store revenue goals

and advised on the benefits of new credit purchases.

Team lead during overnight inventory and promotional sale of pricing exchange; as well as, shipping and receiving of

merchandise.

Demonstrated confidence and focus during periods of high volume or unexpected events to keep store operating to standard

and set a positive example for the store team.

Responsible for the handling of opening and closing of cash drawer transactions.

Nationwide Insurance Independently Owned September 2009 - August 2010

Administrative Assistant

Maintain customer database

Set up and uphold manual and automated information filing systems

Schedule and verify appointments and meetings of managers

Skills, Abilities and Achievements Matrix

Highly motivated, compassionate, dynamically creative person who is dedicated to personal growth.

Dependable contributor with proven leadership, highly developed interpersonal/communication skills.

Familiarity in standard business office software: Microsoft Office, Word, Power Point, Publisher, Outlook, Excel

Practiced Operating Systems: Windows XP; Mac Computers;

Understanding of Social Media outlets in terms of advertising and branding growth

Proven ability to think independently and handle multiple projects through completion.

Innovative and resourceful team builder and leader. Successfully collaborating with and influencing senior management and

peers.

Ability to frequently adjust to interruptions and changing priorities.

Demonstrated independent work initiative, sound judgment, diplomacy, analytical ability and professional demeanor.

References: AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Megan Saldana 104 Saltwood Place Hendersonville, TN 37075 615-***-****

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