MEGAN HUGHES
Berea,Ohio
Summary
Award-winning Public Relations student recognized as PRSA Cleveland PR Student of the Year, with practical experience from three internships in marketing, communications, and public relations. Member of the Dayton C. Miller Honors Society, representing the top 4% of university students, showcasing academic excellence and leadership. Published writer with successful PR pitches; digital portfolio attached to showcase digital media, graphic design, and writing work. Proficient in strategic communication, media relations, and brand development, with a strong foundation in teamwork and discipline as a varsity athlete. Committed to leveraging creativity and data-driven insights to enhance the industry.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Marketing & Special Events Intern
Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio
Independence, Ohio
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Coordinated execution of large-scale events with over 2,000 attendees, overseeing logistics and on-site operations.
- Spearheaded VIP outreach to secure high-profile attendees, enhancing partnerships and event visibility.
- Expanded TikTok presence, driving 765% increase in video views and 650% rise in profile visits.
- Launched Instagram Reels initiative, significantly boosting promotional reach prior to events.
- Managed cross-platform digital marketing campaigns, achieving social reach of 89K+ in 90 days.
- Created and distributed electronic communications via Constant Contact to support PR initiatives.
- Collaborated across departments to align marketing strategies with organizational goals and maximize attendance.
Public Relations Media Intern
Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, Ohio
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Contributed to campus-wide PR campaign, enhancing engagement and attendance through strategic social media overhaul.
- Written published content, including PR pitch that secured media coverage.
- Posted on Baldwin Wallace University’s main Instagram account, achieving over 12k views and 800 interactions on one video.
Retail Operations Intern
TravelCenters of America
Independence, Ohio
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Led projects including Roadmap to Better Labor Standards and WorkJam Qualitative Research Study.
- Drafted and distributed press releases to enhance public awareness of initiatives.
- Delivered public speaking engagements to executives at board meetings.
- Provided retail operations support to improve efficiency across multiple locations.
- Edited SharePoint pages to ensure accurate and engaging corporate content.
- Coordinated event planning for strategic campaigns
- Executed risk assessments to identify potential operational challenges.
Lead Brand Promoter
Clear Vision Communications
Independence, Ohio
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Engaged with over 200 customers daily at large-scale events to promote products and drive sales.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives, enhancing team performance and maintaining brand consistency.
- Applied consumer psychology strategies to influence purchasing decisions and increase revenue.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing, Public Relations
Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OHSkills
- Public relations
- Storytelling
- Communication
- Digital and AI literacy
- Content creation
- Brand strategy
- Marketing analytics
- Empathy and relationship building
- Scheduling and event planning
- Adaptable learner
Awards And Acknowledgments
- Public Relations Student of the Year, 2023
- REA Leadership Scholarship, 2024
- Lillian Larry Bibbee Scholarship, 2024
- President Public Relations Student Society, 2024
Certification
- Social Media Simulation Internship – Completed industry-based social media simulation program
- Software Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Final Cut Pro, and other industry tools
Timeline
Marketing & Special Events Intern
Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio
06.2025 - 10.2025
Public Relations Media Intern
Baldwin Wallace University
01.2025 - 05.2025
Retail Operations Intern
TravelCenters of America
06.2024 - 08.2024
Lead Brand Promoter
Clear Vision Communications
06.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing, Public Relations
Baldwin Wallace University
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