Megan R. McCarthy
Apt ***
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
*****.*.********@*****.***
Objective
Seeking a position with high growth potential at a successful Pittsburgh-based company.
Education
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh campus
Date of graduation: May 1, 2005
Bachelor of Arts in Media Communications
GPA: 3.0 Overall, 3.4 Major
Relevant Courses: Creative Corporate Writing, Public Relations Writing, Written Professional Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Communication Process, Topics in Nonfiction: Electronic Media
Computer Skills
Platforms: MS Windows 95/98/2000/XP/Vista
Software: MS Office Suite 95/98/2000/XP/Vista (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Experience
UPMC St. Margaret
Aspinwall, PA
July 2008-Present
Community Relations Specialist
Act as a liaison between the Community Relations department and other hospital departments.
Assist in the organization and execution of numerous hospital projects and events.
Create and edit copy for hospital publications, such as newsletters, press releases, and new patient materials.
Babies "R" Us
Bethel Park, PA
January 2007-July 2008
Promotional Coordinator
Responsible for the planning, organization and execution of 5 in-store events per month.
Form strong relationships with OB/GYNs and hospitals in the area in order to secure both guests and guest speakers for events.
Work closely with management to increase the number of baby registry creates per month, in addition to finding ways to increase both store traffic and sales.
Experience with LMS training system.
Clifton Johnson Associates, Inc.
Monroeville, PA
May 2005-January 2007
Human Resources Assistant
Located in the Pittsburgh area, CJAI's list of clients include a number of Fortune 500 companies as well as hundreds of fine small to medium firms. CJAI is responsible for the placement of engineers, manufacturers, and computer programmers with suitable jobs throughout the country.
Screen Internet sites for job postings that match our clients’ competencies.
Based on input from CJAI counselors, responsible for the upgrading of clients’ resumes so that they will be more appealing to hiring companies.
Enter client information into Resumate, a national database.
Maintain contact via e-mail with both clients and companies so as to keep their hiring status current.
Animal Friends
Pittsburgh, PA
January 2005-April 2005
Marketing Intern
Responsible for the planning, organization, and coordination of the Speakers Bureau Program, developed to reach a wider range of people in the area.
Provide overall promotional support for the organization’s special events, including media releases and placement of advertising as necessary.
Provide writing support for monthly e-newsletter and website.
Blockbuster Video
Pittsburgh, PA
May 2004-April 2005
Customer Service Representative
Responsible for the sale of ‘Rewards’, the corporation’s preferred customer card.
Provide customer service in-store and on the phones.
Carry out customer transactions.
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
August 2004-December 2004
Student Employee
Deliver inter-campus mail.
Participate in the organization and execution of Science 2004, Pitt’s annual Health Sciences fair.
Answer phones when necessary.
Heritage Agency
Pittsburgh, PA
May 2003-August 2003
Receptionist
Interact with clients on the phone, answering multiple lines at one time.
Create Microsoft Word documents and Excel spreadsheets for employees.
Organize proposals for some of the company’s more important clients.
References available upon request.