Megan Priley
Psychology-Trained Publicity Assistant
Manhattan Beach
Summary
If you can understand how humans work, you can thrive — and even have fun — in any role. With 9 years of experience as a psychologist, I’ve built my career around communication, empathy, and creating seamless experiences for individuals and large groups. Alongside event coordination for gatherings of up to 600 people, I bring strong skills in organization, scheduling, guest relations, and problem-solving under pressure. Passionate about film, music, and the arts, I’m excited to combine my love for humanity with the creative world by supporting AFI FEST’s press and publicity team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychologist | Client Services & Event Coordinator
Sovereign Self LLC
San Luis Obispo, California
02.2017 - 04.2025
- Directed planning, marketing, client services and communications for hundreds of individuals, ensuring trust, discretion, and seamless experiences.
- Planned and executed workshops and retreats for up to 600 attendees, managing logistics, scheduling, and on-site coordination.
- Created promotional content and presentations, developing strong marketing, storytelling, and public-speaking skills.
- Built and maintained relationships with diverse groups, demonstrating diplomacy, conflict resolution, and cultural sensitivity.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously with strong time management, organization, and attention to detail.
- & so much more!
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CAMaster of Science - Psychology
California Southern University
CAPh.D. - Psychology
International Institute of Clinical Psychology
Miami, FLSkills
- Event coordination & logistics
- Client & human relations
- Project management, research & event planning
- Expert level Interpersonal skillset & oral/written communications
- Crisis management, critical thinking & problem solving
- Marketing, writing & media
- Scheduling & calendar management
- Time management & multitasking
- Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, etc
- Team building, collaboration and coaching/mentoring
- Self-driven, high functioning, thrives under pressure & detail oriented
- Personable, positive, professional, empathetic, strong confidential, ethical & discretion skillset
- An artist: writer, photographer, creative mindset, innovative, and a deep passion for the arts, music and film
Affiliations
- Creative Writing (Author of a soon to be sci-fi fantasy fiction series)
- Photography (7 years of experience in travel, portrait and event photography. This paid my way through school.)
- Film, Arts & Music Enthusiast (Active attendee of festivals, live music events and deeply engaged in the arts and the modern day cultural renaissance)
- World Traveler (23 countries and counting. I live for learning cultures and allowing the World to be my favorite school of life)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Psychologist | Client Services & Event Coordinator
Sovereign Self LLC
02.2017 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And Mass Communication
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Master of Science - Psychology
California Southern University
Ph.D. - Psychology
International Institute of Clinical Psychology
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