1. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Food Services of America
Marketing Coordinator
Sep 2014-Present
Motivated, goal-oriented individual who is passionate about communication, graphic design, event planning and management, and
who also has extensive experience within the equine industry both professionally and recreationally. A creative and analytical thinker
with a strong work ethic who works well both individually and in a team setting. Possesses strong leadership skills, advanced
computer and communication skills, as well as advanced horsemanship abilities and knowledge.
meaganltallman@gmail.com • 970-231-1193 • 6325Weld County Rd 100 Unit A,Wellington, CO 80549
Plan, organize, and produce company events including associate lunches, sales meetings, and annual food
show which attracts over 700 attendees and includes approximately 70 vendors.
Communicate with vendors, customers, and event personnel to successfully plan and execute events.
Responsibilities include communicating with and reserving event venue space, organizing catering, arranging
presentations from vendors and coordinating their set up needs, designing and delivering event invitations,
answering vendor and customer questions, and organizing prizes.
Devise and created marketing collateral including point of sale fliers, event banners, and more.
Maintain official company page on Facebook andTwitter to facilitate interaction with customers.
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Active Interest Media, The Equine Network
Marketing Manager
July 2014-Sep 2015
Coordinated and wrote press releases and company newsletters.
Utilized Microsoft Office 2011 programs includingWord, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point to generate and
manage spreadsheets, files, and presentations.
Created marketing and advertising materials including sales sheets, project reports for sponsors, media kits,
website designs, magazine advertisements featured in magazines such as American Cowboy and more.
Managed multiple overlapping projects and organized task flow to meet all deadlines.
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Meagan Tallman Design
Freelance Graphic Designer
Dec 2011-July 2014
Developed fliers, advertisements, and other promotional materials including full-page stallion ads
featured in The Cutting Horse Chatter and Quarter Horse News magazines.
Designed logos and brand guides for several companies, managed social media pages for clients, and developed
websites utilizing the content managing system, Squarespace.
Assisted with public relations, sales, and marketing events including representing Parker County Cutting Center
champion stallions at the NCHA Futurity in Fort Worth,TX Stallion Alley events.
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Education Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Sep 2011-Apr 2014
Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 GPA, the highest GPA of my entire graduating class.•
Miss Rodeo Colorado Association
Official Graphic Design Sponsor for 2015
Jan 2015- Present
Create marketing collateral for Miss Rodeo Colorado 2015 including autograph sheets and event programs.•
Estes Park Rooftop Rodeo Committee
Royalty Committee Member, Queen, Lady-in-Waiting, and Attendant
Apr 2004-Oct 2006
Served as liaison between the City of Estes Park and RTR committee.
Completed radio interviews to endorse committee events.
Composed newspaper articles to promote Estes Park attractions and businesses.
Proficient in public speaking and public relations.
Served as committee representative at events in CO,WY, and NE.
Planned, organized, hosted, and spoke at city sponsored events for over 250 guests.
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Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design,
Student Learning Center
Graphic Design Tutor
May 2013-Dec 2013
Mentored students and assisted them in learning design theories and principles, enhancing their writing and
communication skills, as well as understanding and utilizing the Adobe CC software.
Helped students develop research and organization skills.
Scheduled appointments via phone and email communications.
Tutored student in person and online via GotoMeeting.com
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MEAGAN TALLMAN
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