Megan Chamberlain is a Communication Studies major and Business Administration minor at Malone University expected to graduate in May 2016. She has relevant coursework in areas such as conflict communication, public speaking, and human resources management. Her experience includes internships creating marketing materials and improving processes at Furbay Electric Supply and administrative roles assisting customers at HorseTrailerTrader.com and patrons at the Malone University Library. Additionally, she has volunteered as a youth leader at her church organizing fundraising and community service.
1. Megan Chamberlain Phone: 330-685-5228 E-mail: mnchamberlain1@malone.edu
Education
Communication Studies Major, Business Administration Minor
Malone University- Expected Graduation May 2016
Relevant Courses: Conflict Communication, Group Communication, Communication Theory,
Interpersonal Communication, Public Speaking, Persuasion, Research Methods, Business Statistic,
Human Resources Management, Principles of Management, Marketing
Experience
Communications/Purchasing Intern
Furbay Electric Supply Co., Canton OH
Mar 2015 – Current
Created databases of customer contacts and manufacturing representative emails. Created promotion
flyers for new products, events and training classes. Managed company social media, advertising and
website. Created policy for using social media use in the work place. Improved communication flow
between purchasing and sales department. Organized Annual Vendor Fair and local business block
party. Updated customer contracts for negotiated manufacturer pricing. Assisted Light Shop personnel
in creating a more effective and efficient work space.
Youth Leader
Fairhope United Methodist Church, Louisville OH
Nov 2014 – Current
Teaching grades 6th-12th how to integrate their faith into everyday life. Coordinating volunteer events
within the church and the community. Organizing fundraising that fits the needs of the youth group.
Improving their communication skills with each other and their family, friends etc.
Circulation Desk Assistant
Malone University Library , Canton OH
Aug 2012 – May 2015
Assisted students, faculty and non-tradition patron with accessing educational materials. Creating
monthly book displays. Oversaw new student workers during their training and orientation process as
well as supervising them during student only shifts. Completed daily tasks such as re shelving books,
keeping study spaces need for patrons and preparing books to be shipped to other libraries for
temporary use.
Administrative Assistant
HorseTrailerTrader.com, Canton OH
Jul 2012 – Aug 2013
Kept customer advertising information updated. Organized office space for more efficiency. Improved
communication between customer and webpage manager. Researched new advances in trailer
manufacturing and maintenance. Created advertisement promotions. Managed social media and
QuickBooks accounts.
Projects
Conducted research to improve strategy of Malone Office of Advancement donations asks from young
alumni, results were analyzed and a new strategy is in place. Crowd-funded for local-charity using persuasive
techniques, as a class we raised $8500. Created a workshop for conflict resolution and mediation practices for
male dorms on campus. Served as Vice President of Fundraising and Project Team member for Malone
Enactus. Raised money for campus service learning trips, improved the function of local garden center in the
areas of employee and employer relations as well as daily operation. Also through Enactus, wrote grants and
managed how they were spent.
References
Available upon request