MARGARET S.

REDDEN

1006 S. Pugh Street, Apt 110 ~ State College, Pennsylvania 16801

(201) 920-1478 ~ mr60bc08@westpost.net
OVERVIEW OF QUALIFICATIONS
* Passionate entry level communications professional with experience driving ope
rations and initiatives.
* Expertise in developing corporate messaging through social networking channels
(Facebook).
* Background includes researching grant applications, compiling data for market
analysis and coordinating mass mailings.
* Adept at supporting office administration including bulk mailing, meeting sche
duling, HTML website and social media updating along with writing press releases
for University Athletic programs.
* Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Netitor, Dat
aFax/LEADS.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts, Communications, 2007 ~ Dean's List, GPA 3.33
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Penn State Athletic Communications, University Park, Pennsylvania 2008 - presen
t
Administrative Assistant - $8.00/hour
* Created media communication messaging across multiple channels developing posi
tioning for media inquiries. Updated Penn State's Facebook page and stories for
GoPSUSports.com utilizing Netitor.
* Collaborated with media for Penn State sporting events including football game
s. Assisted in creating media guides. Compiled and analyzed statistical data for
all university sports.
* Implemented mass mailing campaign projects plus media guide design for multipl
e athletic functions.
Construction Data Corporation, State College, Pennsylvania 2007 - 2008
Source Reporter - $7.43/hour
* Utilized DataFax/LEADS application to research government websites for relevan
t construction information. Gathered information and developed construction brie
fs.
Irish Repertory Theatre, New York, New York 2006
Intern
* Prepared and evaluated grant applications. Participated in theatre workshops a
long with incoming script review.
* Directed annual benefit gala and served as key member of organization committe
e.
* Key player in theatre functions, audit report development and bill processing.
Children's Specialized Hospital, Mountainside, New Jersey 2005
Intern, Marketing Department
* Provided research support for grant opportunities. Supported marketing operati
ons including article and presentation development.
* Cataloged newspaper clippings and served as representative at hospital functio
ns.
Adaptive Sports Foundation, Windham, New York 2001 - 2006
Ski Instructor, Windham Mountain
* Taught physically and cognitively disabled individuals.
CIVIC LEADERSHIP & HONORS
Nike Women Next Field Reporter Competition - Top 30 in Nation, June 2010 (Compei
tion in Progress)
Chiquita Banana Champion - Region 10 (New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania), May 2
010
US Paralympic Team, Paralympic Games ~ Beijing, China, 2008
US Paralympic Team, Para Pan American Games, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2007 ~ Sil
ver Medalist 100m, 200m
Miss New Jersey 2007 Finalist ~ Pageant Competitor
Torchbearer for Olympic Torch Relay, New York City, 2004
Gamma Sigma Sigma, National Service Sorority, Member
Penn State University Undergraduate Student Government, Public Relations Committ
ee