Megan A. Martin

[email protected]

(602) 405 - 5769


Employment:

Walgreens- Scottsdale, AZ - October 2004 – Present

Assistant Manager, Community Event Coordinator

Responsible for overall retail store operations as well as hiring and training of new staff. Provided personalized, on-going training and development for staff. Tracked product sales and analyzed customer shopping patterns to develop strategic sales plans.

Developed, planned, marketed and executed events to incorporate Walgreens into the community. Recruited and organized a volunteer base for varying events. Created marketing campaigns to advertise and gain interest in events.

Education:

Arizona State University - Graduated May 2009

BA Journalism and Mass Communication, with a focus on Print Journalism

Received a comprehensive education in the various forms of journalism, including: print, photo, and multimedia/online. Gained experience in public relations, marketing, branding, and use of computer programs, such as: Microsoft Office Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, and Final Cut Pro.

Volunteer Experience & Internships:

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN)- Phoenix Affiliate - April 2011 ­– Present

Media Representative

Initiates media awareness of PanCAN’s mission and activities to increase public awareness.

Organizing for America- Phoenix, AZ - August 2009 – December 2009

Regional Intern

Hands-on experience with grass-roots organizing, produced successful phone banks, volunteer recruitment drives, voter registration drives, and neighborhood canvasses.

East Valley Tribune – January 2008 – May 2008

News Writing Intern

Worked at the news desk providing research and daily news coverage.

Awards and Honors:

2009- Hearst Foundation “First Place” award in the Editorial Writing category for article titled "Whose pants are these?"

2006- Selected to represent Mesa Community College at an International Young Women's Leadership Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Publications:
My work has appeared in the East Valley Tribune, the ASU Cronkite Zine, and ASU Insight.