Meghan Ficarelli

Twitter Handle: @megfic

mlficarelli@gmail.com
Home 630-428-0102 School Marquette University Cell (630) 730-4148
Home Address Campus Address
1212 Tranquility Ct. 919 N. 14th St.
Naperville, IL 60540 Milwaukee, WI 53233
United States United States
OBJECTIVE
Hard-working, dedicated graduate who is seeking an entry-level position in the field of Public Relations and or Marketing.
STRENGTHS
• Knowledge of media relations within the public and private sectors
• Communicator, implementer, writer, knowledgeable social media user all enhanced in past college courses and intern
positions
• Determined team player willing to go above and beyond to make sure each project is executed in the best manner possible
EDUCATION
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY, Milwaukee, WI.
Bachelor of Communication Degree in Public Relations and a Minor in Marketing, May 2010
GPA: 3.2/4.0 Major GPA: 3.5/4.0
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Zeppos & Associates, Inc. Milwaukee, WI 8/09-12/09
http://www.zeppos.com
Specialist in Public Relations and Government Affairs
Public Relations Intern
• Drafted news releases, social media updates and publicity materials
• Coordinated media and special events such as attending a media day for the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers
Association and press conference for the Wisconsin Education Association Council
• Developed and updated media contact lists for clients such as Wisconsin Education Association Council and MillerCoors
• Conducted computer-aided research to further social media tactics
• Measured public relation evaluation efforts for the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association fall harvest media
coverage with the use of PR Trak
Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum Chicago, IL 5/09-8/09
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
Communications Intern
• Actively supported communications for Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass exhibition opening, including public
relations, marketing, advertising and special events
• Organized and executed events for the One Small Step: 40th Anniversary of Apollo 11 celebration such as an event with
Buzz Aldrin
• Drafted the organization's monthly e-newsletter, Adler E-News
• Supported the communications staff with general public relations duties, including press clips, media monitoring and media
lists
Marquette University Student Government Milwaukee, WI 8/08 - 5/09
http://www.marquette.edu/musg
Public Relations Assistant
• Responsible for the representation of the Marquette University Student Government through writing news releases and
news briefs
• Assisted in the creation of articles for the E-List, which is sent out to students weekly
• Generated new methods to communicate with Marquette University students
ACTIVITIES/HONORS
• College of Communication Dean’s List (Fall 2008)
• Active member in the Public Relations Student Society of America (2007- present)
• Commissioner on Marquette University Special Events Committee (2008-2009)
• Participant in summer study abroad program at John Cabot University in Rome, Italy (Summer 2008)
RELEVANT COMPUTER SKILLS
• Able to effectively utilize social media platforms such as: Twitter, Facebook Wordpress, Flickr, Weebly and creating
podcasts
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office and Entourage