MEGAN K. CHALEK
meganchalek@optonline.net
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Education
The University of Pittsburgh—College of Arts and Sciences, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts, English Writing/ Certificates in Children’s Literature and Film Studies QPA: 3.2
Temple University Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
Certificate program in Web Site Design
to be completed April 2005
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Relevant Skills
Fiction and Non-Fiction Writing
Written and Verbal Communication
Leadership and Teamwork
Film Analysis
Children’s Literature Analysis
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Computer Skills:
Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Access
HTML
Adobe Photoshop
Macromedia Dreamweaver
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Work Experience
Greenwood Publishing Group, Westport, Connecticut
Project/ E-Media Coordinator, May 2005-Present
- Implement procedures to support the Editorial and GEM (Greenwood Electronic Media) departments by securing copyright permissions for new online projects, including the African American Experience Online
- Assist in the manuscript transmittal process
- Update the electronic files to reflect permission and manuscript information via excel databases and the STAR database program
B&G Manufacturing, Hatfield, Pennsylvania
Sales and Marketing Assistant, May 2005-September 2005
- Responsible for the entry of incoming sales orders and maintenance of current price lists in order to support salespersons
- Maintain and update the company website
- Create promotional materials for prospective customers
Healthy Pet Corporation, dba East Norriton Animal Hospital, East Norriton, Pennsylvania
Customer Service Representative, December 2004-May 2005
- Responsible for client care through both telephone and in-hospital interactions
- Maintain client database through patient records and Intravet computer software
- Originated and edit bi-monthly newsletter, “East Norriton’s Fur Your Information”
CVS Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania / Lansdale, Pennsylvania
Cashier, Photo Lab Technician – June 2004-September 2005
Pet Sitting Business
Owner/ Self-Employed – June 2003-Present
- Created a service to care for animals and households of local residents
Designed a flyer, business card, and website in order to promote business
The Pittsburgh Symphony Telemarketing Department, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Customer Service Representative – October 2001-February 2002
Phoenix Accessories for Wireless Inc., Hatfield, Pennsylvania
Accounts Receivable Assistant – October 1999-August 2001
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Activites and Organizations
The Tennis Club at the University of Pittsburgh
President, May 2003-May 2004; Secretary, May 2002-May 2003
- Revived organization and eliminated debt via fundraisers. Increased membership one-hundred and fifty percent through advertising, regular meetings, and tournaments
- Designed and presented a budget proposal to the Student Government Board of the University of Pittsburgh. For the first time, organization was awarded sufficient funding for indoor tennis court rental and essential equipment
University of Pittsburgh Chamber Orchestra
Member, violin, August 2000-May 2004
Student Volunteer Outreach, University of Pittsburgh
Ambler Symphony
Member, violin, September 2004-April 2005
Fairfield University Symphony
Member, violin, September 2005-Present
Writing Portfolio and References Available Upon Request
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