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Meghan Cottrell

College Park,MD

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Policy Shadowing Experience

Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE)
06.2025 - 2025
  • Shadowed interns during a day trip to Annapolis
  • Attended meetings with nonprofit and legislative professionals
  • Gained exposure to environmental policy work at the state level

Sales Associate

Journeys
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Assisted customers with product selection and sales in a fast-paced retail environment
  • Maintained store organization and supported daily operations

Head Lifeguard

Wiltondale Pool
2020 - 01.2024
  • Supervised lifeguard staff at a high-traffic private pool and ensured safety protocols were enforced
  • Opened and prepared the facility for daily operations and supported smooth day-to-day pool management
  • Responded to guest questions and concerns while maintaining a safe and organized environment

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Government and Politics, Sustainability Studies

University of Maryland
College Park, MD
05.2027

Fordham University
Bronx, NY
05.2024

Skills

  • Leadership and team coordination
  • Customer service and communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Safety awareness and emergency response
  • Research skills
  • Decision-making

Timeline

Policy Shadowing Experience

Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE)
06.2025 - 2025

Sales Associate

Journeys
05.2025 - 08.2025

Head Lifeguard

Wiltondale Pool
2020 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Government and Politics, Sustainability Studies

University of Maryland

Fordham University
Meghan Cottrell