Megan Gilson Email & Phone Number

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Content development for PNC Corp Comm social channels supporting sponsorships, market activations and regional initiatives for 50+ markets
• Enterprise-wide social media policy training

Pittsburgh, PA

• Managed special events and community relations for the Pittsburgh market Office of the Regional President
• Coordinated all aspects of event management including site inspections, contract negotiations, attendee registration, food and beverage management and onsite execution
• Co-managed the budget for the Pittsburgh market Office of the Regional President
• Supported a broad range of market level activities including sponsorship, PNC Foundation grants and internal programs such as the United Way campaign and PNC Grow Up Great
• Executed programs and initiatives aimed at achieving business development goals and RP led sales programs for all Pittsburgh lines of business
• RP liaison and supported external partnerships with community organizations such as UPMC, The Hillman Cancer Institute, The Pittsburgh Steelers, Allegheny Health Network, The Cultural Trust and The Susan B. Komen.

Pittsburgh, PA

• Managed efforts to increase same restaurant sales and cover counts, resulting in $10 million annually in Pittsburgh
• Responsible for approximately $2 million annually in Pittsburgh private dining sales
• Initiated local partnerships and oversaw marketing efforts
• Composed and oversaw annual local restaurant marketing budget
• Company trainer for the Sales & Marketing position, trained new hires in Kansas City, Naples, Indianapolis, Chicago, Tyson’s Corner, Milwaukee and Stamford
• Managed team of 6 hosts including scheduling, goal-setting and performance reviews

Pittsburgh, PA

• Coordinated special events in the Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Harrisburg and Erie Markets
• Coordinated all aspects of event management including site inspections, contract negotiations, attendee registration, room blocks, food and beverage management and onsite execution
• Managed programs in major domestic and international destinations including Pebble Beach, Napa Valley, Scottsdale, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Cancun
• Managed relationship with third-party vendors such as Maritz Travel and Galactic, LTD
• Assisted the corporate services department with recruiting, training and retention of real estate agents

Greater Pittsburgh Area

• Coordinated national and international sporting events and corporate incentive programs for clients such as Nike, Kennametal, All-Pak, Diversified Ophthalmics, PNC and The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
• Coordinated housing, transportation and dining for Nike for 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece
• Managed programs in major domestic and international destinations including Scottsdale, Puerto Rico, Cancun, Bahamas, Denver, New Orleans, Hawaii and Pittsburgh
• Involved in all aspects of event management including proposal development, site inspections, contract negotiations, room blocks, food and beverage coordination and onsite execution

Boston, MA

• Coordinated public relations efforts for Hasbro Games and The First Years
• Acted as media liaison at the 2000 Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) and the 2001 Toy Fair in New York City
• Selected as lead account executive on re-launch of Hasbro’s “My First Games”
• Developed press releases, pitched local and national media, coordinated product launches

Cleveland, OH

• Managed media relations for air shows in Cleveland, Dayton, Detroit, Lehigh Valley and Miami
• Developed press releases and coordinated media coverage, including press rides for local reporters with show performers
• Assisted with various aspects of show management including premium ticket sales, corporate sponsorships and facilities setup

Bachelor'S Degree, Business/Corporate Communications

Certificate In Strategy And Innovation

Bachelor’S Degree, Communications

Education record