Megan Connor Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

- Acted as the day-to-day team of a team lead of six comms professionals in support of the Intel data center and artificial intelligence group - Completed regular performance reviews for the account executive under my direct supervision, while helping to guide them in developing and growing in their role at the agency by delivering on client work and managing outcomes - Oversaw communications planning, design, development, implementation and reporting of top product launches and customer or partnership announcements for Intel’s data center and artificial intelligence group

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

- Served as day-to-day contact to clients and agency teammates on high-profile campaigns, product launches, storytelling opportunities and industry events- Helped to develop and execute global communications plans to support the communication goals and objectives of Intel's Data Platforms Group- Collaborated with senior team members and internal financial team to garner an understanding of account management, including financial management, employee support and cross-team integration

Portland, Oregon Area

- Supported the management and execution of public relations strategies and tactics, including media engagement, insights reporting, storytelling and event support for Intel's Data Platforms Group- Initiated and established meaningful relationships with global technology and business media- Researched and shared industry reports, media insights, market data and storytelling opportunities with senior internal team members and Intel clients

Milwaukie, Or

- Researched, developed and executed publicity campaigns for high-profile properties, includingStranger Things, Minecraft, The Legend of Zelda and Disney Pixar’s The Incredibles 2.- Completed regular performance reviews for the two employees under my direct supervision,and created development plans to help these employees grow as public relations professionals.- Expanded and managed Dark Horse’s charitable donations to nonprofits and other organizations in need of support.

Portland, Oregon Area

- Guided the Public Relations team in publicity campaigns to promote Dark Horse's publications. - Coordinated interviews between press and Dark Horse employees, creators and artists. - Acted as a representative of Dark Horse at conventions and other events.

Milwaukie, Or

- Coordinated interviews between press and Dark Horse employees, creators and artists. - Packaged and delivered advance preview mailers of Dark Horse's upcoming publications. - Acted as a representative of Dark Horse at conventions and other events.

Portland, Oregon Area

- Generated content and managed social media accounts for clients- Composed promotional materials for earned and paid media sources in the energy efficiency and healthcare sectors - Supported senior account members in media pitches, client meetings and conference calls

Lake Oswego, Oregon

- Conducted daily scans of media coverage for client reports- Compiled specialized media lists and contact local media sources- Supported account members in event management, client meetings, and conference calls

Eugene, Oregon

As the Account Supervisor for the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA) account, it was my responsibility to act as a liaison between the client and my team members. As my team's leader, I guided my account executives in planning and implementing campaigns to promote museum events and the new JSMA student advocacy group. I was the main point-of-contact for the fifth annual Chalk It Up event which increased student museum memberships by 25 percent.

Eugene, Oregon

As the Student Office Assistant, I had a range of responsibilities including clerical work, event support, social media content generation and other general office work as directed by the center's staff. During my time with the OHC, I compiled and organized financial and event information, fellowship applications and other paperwork for the office. I researched and implemented a social media plan for the OHC's social media platform, specifically creating a Twitter profile.

Eugene, Oregon Area

As a Communications Associate, I was responsible for researching, creating and implementing a strategic public relations plan to increase the Law School's application pool. This required me to compose promotional materials on Law School events including press releases, internal and external emails, social media posts and articles for the Oregon Law website.

Eugene, Oregon

As the Public Relations Intern for Unforgettable Service & Events, I had a great amount of work ahead of me. I was the first public relations professional to be brought into the family-owned and operated business. This required me to think strategically about what the business needed as it moved forward. After researching successful event companies, I created and implemented a social media plan for both Unforgettable Service & Events and the Inspire Wedding Tour Facebook profiles and Twitter pages. I composed blog posts, press releases and other promotional materials to publicize the Inspire Wedding Tour, and redesigned the Inspire Wedding Tour website. My strategic plan was a success with more brides and grooms attending the 2014 event than all past tours combined.

Accra, Ghana

The Public Agenda is a privately owned newspaper in Ghana focused on social justice and impact issues. Founded in 1995 by ISODEC (Integrated Social Development Center), The Public Agenda has a daily circulation of 20,000. My time as a Journalist at The Public Agenda newspaper was an amazing experience. During my employment, I interviewed political, environmental and cultural representatives to collect information for articles. I composed articles on a range of topics including political issues, cultural awareness and environmental conservation. My time with The Public Agenda culminated with my authoring a successful grant proposal to fund a new printing press for the newsroom.

Eugene, Oregon

As an Account Executive on the American Public Works Association (APWA) account, I was responsible for researching and composing two nomination packets. The nominations were for the "Top 10 Leader" award and the "PACE Chapter" award. Both nominations won at the national level, retaining APWA as an Allen Hall PR client.

Eugene, Oregon

As the Public Relations and Watershed Stories Intern, I created a media kit with promotional materials to publicize the Cutthroat Trout Migration Study. I produced multimedia productions with video, audio and images to increase volunteer outreach and appreciation. For my final project, I designed four posters about LTWC projects that were displayed at the organization's annual stakeholder meeting.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations And Media Studies

Activities and Societies: Allen Hall Public Relations, Public Relations Student Society of America, School of Journalism and Communication.

Diploma Of General Education With Honors

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Student Council, Yearbook and Prom Committee.