MEGHAN A.
GILLIES
| [email protected]| EDUCATION University Park, PA THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHREYER HONORS COLLEGE May 2013 Bachelors Degree in Political Science, College of the Liberal Arts Bachelors Degree in Public Relations, College of Communications Labor Employee Relations Minor GPA 3.85/4.0: Paterno Fellows Program, Charles Dewey Prutzman Scholarship, Excellence in Communication Certificate The College of Liberal Arts Student Mentor, Pi Sigma Alpha- Political Science Honors Society, Deans List THE INSTITUTE AT PALAZZO RUCELLAI Study Abroad Program Studied Cultural Immersion and Art History EXPERIENCE PENN STATE ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS University Park, PA Student Assistant
August 2011 - Present Florence, Italy May 2012-July 2012
Engage PSU fanbase through social media Record statistics during a variety of sporting events, including official NCAA Tournaments Create press releases and game stories for GoPSUsports.com Facilitate and transcribe press conferences Coordinate media requests Assist broadcast and production teams for ESPN and Big Ten Network
Philadelphia, PA May 2011 July 2011
PHILADELPHIA VIP Non-Profit Law Firm Student Intern
Organized and Facilitated CLE (Continuing Legal Events) for about 300 lawyers Assisted in the recruiting of volunteer attorneys Analyzed files, aggregated information, and provided recommendation to create a green, energy efficient office Instructed new interns on duties Scheduled meetings between attorneys and clients Assisted in applying for grants, totaling over $1.25 million Created and maintained an efficient filing system
Norristown, PA May 2010 July 2010 May 2011-July 2011
MONTGOMERY COUNTY COURTHOUSE Office of Public Defenders File Clerk Maintained databases, entering over 1000 clients information Created and organized the 25 full-time attorneys weekly schedule Prepared files for attorneys to optimize efficiency Worked in conjunction with the office of the District Attorney, as well as judges chambers Facilitated the transition from an old office to a newly constructed facility
ACTIVITIES PENN STATE IFC/PANHELLENIC DANCE MARATHON
State College, PA
Morale Committee Member
2009- February 2013
Elected by peers as a Weekend Warrior, a student leader, during the 46-hour dance marathon, the largest student-run philanthropy in the world. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Goldsboro, NC March 2011
Student Crew Leader
Organized and coordinated the travel, safety and activities of a student group of 15
SPECIAL OLYMPICS VOLUNTEER
State College, PA & 2012
Assisted the planning and execution of a 5k that benefits Special Olympics
April 2011
