2717 Howell Street. #2404 Dallas, TX 75204 Phone: 617 921 9042 E-Mail: megandianerutledge@gmail.com www.mdrcasual.com E-Portfolio: http://www.megandrutledge.

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Experience
Social Media Coordinator for Maureen Connolly Brinker Tennis Foundation (2014) In charge of single-handedly setting up the social media presence Began the lifestyle blog associated with the foundation, Mo Tennis. of the MCB Foundation. (http://www.motennis.blogspot.com) Responsible for branding the foundation to accumulate potential sponsors. Program Coordinator for SMU Fashion Media (2013-2014) Work alongside the Director of SMUs newest major, Fashion Media. In charge of communicating with fashion media minors and majors, overseeing the master list of internship opportunities. Fashion Journalism (2012-2014) Awarded for published articles on official SMU Fashion Media website. (http://www.smufashionmedia.com/tag/megan-rutledge) Creator of the fashion and lifestyle blog, MDR Casual. (www.mdrcasual.com) Intern for Tyler Be- New York (November, 2009- January 2010) Worked directly alongside the co-founders, Sam and Karol Be, who also design, manufacture and, market their own original sportswear line. Assisted with Pier 94 Fashion Trade Show in New York City (January, 2010/ 2011). Attentive organizing of clothing layout, presentation, as well as enthusiastic sporting of various key pieces for the spring collection.

MDR Casual signed by Reward Style, a top-tier full service monetization blogging platform. Well-versed, unique perspective on latest trends and fashion finds.

One-on-one interaction with clients both existing and prospective accounts. Communicated the Tyler Be style and message to clients in order to close sales. Organized and collected important clientele information and compiled order forms.

Full- Time Volunteer at the Brookline Arts Center- Brookline, Massachusetts (April 2009-June 2009) Utilized communications skills and tech-savvy by social media outreach Developed extensive visual aesthetic for exhibition displays. including extensive ads and flyers for upcoming exhibitions and Single-handedly set-up over four exhibitions of local community talent educational classes. by collaborating one-on-one with the artists. Community outreach: along with office organization, scheduled visual arts classes and communicated frequently with potential students, teachers, and visual artists searching or requesting exhibition space. Intern for Responsible Media- Wellesley, Massachusetts (April, 2008- August 2009) Responsible Media Inc. deals with the advertising space in New England for print media. Specifically: Vogue, the New Yorker, and Rolling Stone. Served as a trusted personal assistant to the President of Responsible Media.

Co-ordinated office functions such as organization, scheduling, sorting and filing. Compiled display books for presentations with The New Yorker and Vogue.

Leadership, Awards & Achievement

Student Government: Class President (2005-2006) President of Environmental Committee (2007-2008) Varsity Field Hockey (2005-2008)- Coaches Award (2007), EIL Honorable Mention All-Scholastic Award (2007, 2008) Varsity Squash (2006-2009) Red Ribbon Distinction Academic Award (2007, 2008, 2009) Silver Distinction Academic Award (2007, 2008, 2009) Art II Award (2006)

Art III Award (2007) Art IV Award (2008) Boston Globe Scholastic Art Award (2009) SMU Retail Club (2010-Present) SMU Program Council (2010-Present) President of Students for New Learning (2012-Present)

Skills
Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. Producer of multi-media presentations. Well-versed in social media as well as brand-awareness outreach. including: Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Wordpress, Blogger, Pintrest and Storify. Well-versed in editing with Final Cut Pro 7. Newton Country Day School of the Sacred Heart, Class of 2009- Newton, Massachusetts (GPA: 3.6)

Experience filming with Sony HD SX5U camera. Proven experience in fast-paced environment that requires multitasking. Well-developed organizational abilities and communication skills. Proven ability to work successfully in a team environment toward common goals.

Education

Southern Methodist University, Class of 2014- Dallas, Texas Major: Communication Studies Minor: Fashion Media & Journalism

References available upon request