MEAGAN CATALFAMO

MCATALFA@KENT.EDU PHONE: (585) 217-7938

OBJECTIVE

Public Communication major/Public Relations minor at Kent State University seeking a full time entry-level position

WORK EXPERIENCE

Alpha Phi Fraternity Assistant Event Planning Chairman—Kent, OH

Red Dress Gala, February 2017- February 2018
• Appointed position in which I assisted the production of philanthropic event for 500 attendees, raising $62,273.72
• Coordinated with vendors, donors, venue staff; communicating agenda timelines
• Acted as primary source of contact throughout the duration of the event
• Propose ideas to improve provided services and event quality
• Designated roles to individuals to serve as committee heads and oversaw the completion of their tasks
• Conducted pre- and post – event evaluations and report on outcomes

Rebecca Adele PR & Events, Intern – Solon, OH

May 2017 – Aug 2017
• Researched and published blog posts
• Wrote social media plans for various clients
• Ran social media during events (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, GooglePlus, LinkedIn)
• Greeted customers and helped with their needs at admissions table
• Advertise/recruit potential vendors

Figleaf Boutique, Sales Associate – Kent, OH

June 2017– Present
• Successfully assist customers with product selection and purchases
• Performs daily department tasks including stocking, creating merchandise displays, pricing markdown, merchandise
exchanges, inventory control, and processing transactions

Penfield Sport & Fitness, Child Care Provider – Penfield, NY

June 2013– January 2017
• Maintained organization of child-care room
• Provided proper care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years
• Developed creative activities to assist in the mental and physical growth of children in care

EDUCATION

Kent State University, Kent, OH

Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies
Concentration—Public Communication Minor – Public Relations
Abroad—Florence, Italy Spring 2017

SKILLS

Event Planning, Organization, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office Applications

HONORS & ACTIVITES

• Dean’s List
• Member of Alpha Phi Fraternity
• Member of National Society of Leadership and Success