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EDUCATION

Megan Turner

mturner211@gmail.com

211 Trail One Burlington, N.C. 27215

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Journalism and Mass Communication B.A. expected May 2013; Public Relations specialization; Environmental Science Minor Elon University attended August 2009 - May 2010 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Deans List Spring 2011 and Spring 2012 Elon University Presidents List Fall 2010

HONORS

RELATED EXPERIENCE

UNC-TV, RTP, N.C. Summer 2012 Communications Department Intern - Transferred content from current to new website using Content Management System (Drupal) - Promoted organization on Facebook page - Contributed to Centerpiece - statewide publication Summer 2012 - present Sierra Club, Greensboro, N.C. Public Relations Intern - Instrumental in Sustainability Speakers Group - scheduling meetings and editing presentations - Prepare press releases announcing meetings - Create flyers announcing meetings Paws4Ever, Mebane, N.C. Public Relations Assistant - Service Learning Experience - Prepare public relations materials - including press releases, PSAs, social media plans and newsletter designs Twin Lakes Community, Burlington, N.C. Assisted Living Intern - Taught residents how to use the computer (Microsoft Word, email and games) - Set up resident socials (bridge games, birthday parties) Spring 2012

Summer 2009

ACTIVITIES

UNC Dance Marathon, Chapel Hill, N.C. Publicity Committee, Copy Edit Subcommittee member - Work on monthly newsletter for UNCs largest student-run fundraiser ($400,000+) Sigma Alpha Lambda, Chapel Hill, N.C. National Leadership and Honors Organization, VP of Public Relations - Promote organization within university and community - Keep social media up-to-date Twin Lakes Community, Burlington, N.C. Volunteer - Help with crafts, computer, swimming - Completed 500 + hours of community service Paws4Ever, Mebane, N.C. Volunteer - Walk dogs, socialize with cats - Completed 50 + hours of community service

Fall 2011 - present

Fall 2011 - present

2005 - 2010

2009 - present

OTHER SKILLS RELATED COURSEWORK

Cat Sitter, Burlington, N.C. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Audacity, Adobe InDesign, AP Style; Familiar with French

Spring 2003 - present

News Writing, Principles of Advertising and Public Relations, Public Relations Writing, Case Studies in Public Relations, Advertising and Public Relations Research, Public Relations Campaigns (Fall 2012,) Public Information Strategies (Fall 2012)