Megan Asher Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

Greater Chicago Area

Oita, Japan

• In October 2021 I embarked on a minimum 10 month journey of living and working in Japan. I knew that I was placed in Oita Prefecture and that I would be working at 9 different schools. Those schools ended up being 3.
• Produced relevant worksheets, activities, and PowerPoints or Keynote presentations to aid in English language acquisition
• Consulted with other teachers and staff to delegate classroom responsibilities and effectively prepare for class
• Encouraged students to use the English they know to communicate versus worrying over complex syntax
• Fostered cross-cultural exchange through game play, presentations, and conversation with students, staff, and community members
• Founded a community based, weekly language exchange event with other foreigners in town, centered around speaking in English for half the session and Japanese for the other half. I led multiple sessions in both English.

Crestwood, Missouri, United States

• Managed accounts payable, including monthly billing and payroll with QuickBooks
• Resolved customers concerns, maintained the schedule of service calls and designated assignments
• Prepared monthly unions reports, project reports, and contacts lists with Microsoft Office

Fenton, Missouri, United States

• I was honored to participate in the opening of a new Club Fitness location. The largest location at the time of opening, it also served the largest Kids Club - a place for children to learn and play while their.
• Supervised up to 30 children under 12 years old with other teammates, promoting imaginative play to aid in brain development
• Cooperated with other team members to ensure a safe, clean environment for members

University Of Missouri - Columbia

• Missouri Scholars Academy is a three-week academic residential program for 330 of Missouri’s gifted students between the summer of their sophomore and junior years of high school held at the University of Missouri.
• Mentored a group of 20 girls through daily meetings and check-ins
• Implemented curriculum aimed at developing emotional intelligence among 20 rising juniors
• Encouraged students through 15-hour days by maintaining a highly energetic, positive outlook
• Coordinated with other RAs to ensure enforcement of proper attendance, curfew, and behavior

Bloomington, Illinois

• As an intern with the Flying Aces I assisted in both game day operations and front office tasks such as ticket sales and media promotions.
• Researched and executed marketing strategies – themed game nights, in-game giveaways, ticket packages
• Strengthened community relations through standardizing donation request fulfillment
• Developed creative skills through in-game media – live Tweeted games, edited video recaps, proof read press releases
• Supported in-game promotional activities through teamwork with other interns

Vrooman Lobby

• Greeted and assisted residents, guests, faculty, and staff
• Maintained key and mail package inventory for over 1,500 residents
• Served as liaison between students, faculty, and staff

Manchester Hall

• Established a caring and open living environment through event planning and open-door policy
• Designed informational bulletin boards and held floor meetings for 45 freshmen/sophomores
• Directed residents to proper resources – academic advisors, student health, and student counseling

Julia N. Visor Academic Center

• Guided students in acquiring French language skills
• Moderated discussions between students
• Prepared worksheets and suggested online resources to students
• Completed the College Reading & Learning Association Level 1 Tutor Certification

• Balanced time between both an indoor and outdoor location
• Coordinated with coworkers
• Adapted to a changing workload

Bachelor’S Degree, International Business

Activities and Societies: Illinois State University Honors Program, International Business Association, Business Honor Society-Beta Gamma.

Study Abroad - European Sustainability

I spent the spring semester of 2018 in Angers, France at ESSCA's School of Management. I was in primarily business classes; however, I.

Study Abroad - Asian Studies

Activities and Societies: Lived with a host family. Joined a recreational sports club.I spent the fall 2017 semester abroad in Hirakata.