Megan C. Sullivan Milwaukee, WI meg.c.sullivan@gmail.com
Summary of Experience Professional Experience 09/2010 – Present
04/2009 – 08/2010
Professional Societies 08/2010 – Present
Volunteer Experience 08/2010 – Present
02/2009 – 06/2010 Education 08/2006 – 05/2010
I am a PR professional with a strong background in writing, media relations, crisis communications and social media in the tourism and non-profit sectors. Birdsall Voss & Associates (bvk), PR Account Coordinator Secured placements on behalf of the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) in top tier consumer and travel outlets, including Brides magazine, LATimes.com and a FoxNews.com story named “Best Online Feature” in the Caribbean Travel Organization’s 2011 Media Awards. Manage the BTB’s press trip program, including vetting requests, securing visits from top journalists and building itineraries. Ran group press trips in Belize with writers from top consumer and niche outlets, including AOL’s Slashfood.com. Help manage international crisis outreach and monitoring, including during and following Hurricane Richard and a subsequent jaguar escape. Head up “Belize in Love,” the BTB’s romance initiative; Belize named #1 up-and-coming honeymoon destination by Brides magazine. Assist with development of client proposals and campaign strategy. Collaboratively research, brainstorm and draft proposals for new business. Train, coordinate tasks for and review work of Intern. Nation Consulting, Associate (began as Intern) Managed clients’ social media initiatives, including Twitter profiles, Facebook pages, LinkedIn groups and blogs. Developed strategic media plans for clients, including Miron Construction. Southeastern Wisconsin PRSA, Co-Chair of Young Professionals Committee Re-launched inactive local Young Professionals Committee. Secured media placements in local outlets, including the Milwaukee Business Journal and the BizTimes. Plan and host events focused on networking and professional development for young and established professionals, as well as PRSSA members. Serve Marketing, Public Relations Volunteer Led on-site media relations for Green Bay event in support of foster parenting; covered by four local TV stations. Friends of the Milwaukee Public Library, Public Relations Volunteer Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude; Marquette University Major: Writing-Intensive English, Minor: Public Relations
01/2008 – 05/2008
National University of Ireland, Galway
Applicable Skills
Social media outlets, Cision, Radian 6, Burrelles, Adobe Creative Suite, Meltwater, Constant Contact, Bronto, MS Office, basic HTML, AP Style Twitter LinkedIn