Greta Harrison
Madison,WI
Summary
Pre-business student at the University of Wisconsin–Madison with expertise in digital media, hospitality, and nonprofit fundraising. Led editorial teams of 30+ individuals as Assistant Web Director for VALLEY Magazine at Penn State, managing digital content strategy and producing widely read articles. Developed strong relationships with hundreds of members at Conway Farms Golf Club, enhancing premium dining experiences. Committed to leveraging creativity and leadership skills in marketing, brand strategy, and operational excellence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dining Room Server
Conway Farms Golf Club
05.2023 - Current
- Deliver high-end dining service for member lunches and dinners, private events, and weddings – frequently entrusted with serving the head table.
- Foster strong member relationships by memorizing hundreds of member names, and tailoring recommendations and conversations to individual preferences.
- Train new servers to uphold communication and service standards, reinforcing the club's prestigious reputation.
Assistant Web Director
VALLEY Magazine
12.2024 - 07.2025
- Co-led weekly editorial meetings of 30+ staff, selecting and elevating pitches that matched VALLEY’s brand and vision.
- Oversaw digital content strategy, optimized publishing schedules to maximize readership, and leveraged WordPress analytics tools to increase engagement.
- Conducted interviews and trained prospective writers, ensuring brand alignment and quality.
Print Writer
VALLEY Magazine
12.2024 - 07.2025
- Authored 'The Threshold of Greatness,' featured in Spring 2025 print issue.
- Organized and conducted interviews to create creative, long-form content for the semi-annual magazine.
Web Writer
VALLEY Magazine
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Pitched article ideas to the executive board, and wrote weekly articles on lifestyle, wellness, and campus culture, consistently published online.
- Produced original images and multimedia to enhance digital storytelling.
- Applied editorial feedback to continuously refine writing style.
Cake Decorator
Nothing Bundt Cakes
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Decorated and packaged cakes with precision under high-volume deadlines.
- Managed inventory and produced frosting from scratch to meet daily production needs.
Education
Bachelor - Pre-Business
University of Wisconsin – Madison
Madison, WI05.2027
Marketing/Nutrition
Penn State University
University Park, PA05.2025
High School Diploma -
Carmel Catholic High School
Mundelein, IL05.2023
Skills
- Editorial leadership and content strategy
- Writing and editing
- Brand storytelling
- WordPress proficiency
- Organizational leadership
- Customer service excellence
- Time management skills
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Peer training and development
- Public speaking
Leadership And Volunteer Work
Fundraising Captain - Breakthrough T1D | 12/01/18 - Present
- Train and lead 50+ volunteers in large-scale fundraising events. Support live auctions and logistics contributing to $18.5M raised at the 2024 Breakthrough T1D winter gala.
Marathon Fundraiser - LUNGevity Foundation | 01/01/25 - Present
- Running the 2025 Chicago Marathon with Team LUNGevity, raising $2,000 for lung cancer research.
Publications
- "The Threshold of Greatness", VALLEY Magazine Issue 35, Published 05/01/25
- Online portfolio of published weekly articles at valleymagazinepsu.com
Accomplishments
- 2025 Organizational Member of the Year Award, We Are Runners Penn State run club
- Conway Farms Golf Club scholarship recipient, 2024-2025 and 2025-2026
- Dean's List at Penn State all 4 semesters
Timeline
Assistant Web Director
VALLEY Magazine
12.2024 - 07.2025
Print Writer
VALLEY Magazine
12.2024 - 07.2025
Web Writer
VALLEY Magazine
01.2024 - 07.2025
Dining Room Server
Conway Farms Golf Club
05.2023 - Current
Cake Decorator
Nothing Bundt Cakes
04.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor - Pre-Business
University of Wisconsin – Madison
Marketing/Nutrition
Penn State University
High School Diploma -
Carmel Catholic High School
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