Meghan McKenzie Swenson
                                                   2133 Dewes Street
                                                   Glenview, IL 60025
                                                      847-899-2133
                                                 meg.swenson@gmail.com

Objective:
To utilize skills in a career, and to gain experience in my field of study

Education:
The Illinois Institute of Art- Schaumburg
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Marketing & Management
Graduation: June 2009

Eastern Michigan University
Process work in Interior Design
August 2004- May 2005

Technical Skills:
Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Industry Skills:
Graphic Design, Marketing, Advertising
Public Relations, Merchandising


Work Experience:
Brynn Capella
Intern
Chicago, IL
September 2008- December 2008
-Organized displays for industry and trunk shows
-Worked on PR campaigns and advertisments
-Created networks between local designers

Banana Republic
Visual Merchandiser/ Sell-Suport
Skokie, IL
July 2007- September 2008
-Completed visual tasks and floor moves
-Worked accordingly with corporate deadlines
-Communicated with customers

Macy’s
Visual Merchandiser
Vernon Hills, IL
September 2006- May 2007
-Created visual displays and merchandise layouts
-Tended to the upkeep of the overall store
-Problem solved with team members on new solutions

Hackney’s on Lake                      Glenview, IL
Server                                 August 2005- Present

Caribou Coffee                         Glenview, IL



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Cashier/ Barista                       July 2003- August 2004

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    Meghan McKenzie Swenson 2133 Dewes Street Glenview, IL 60025 847-899-2133 meg.swenson@gmail.com Objective: To utilize skills in a career, and to gain experience in my field of study Education: The Illinois Institute of Art- Schaumburg Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Marketing & Management Graduation: June 2009 Eastern Michigan University Process work in Interior Design August 2004- May 2005 Technical Skills: Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel Industry Skills: Graphic Design, Marketing, Advertising Public Relations, Merchandising Work Experience: Brynn Capella Intern Chicago, IL September 2008- December 2008 -Organized displays for industry and trunk shows -Worked on PR campaigns and advertisments -Created networks between local designers Banana Republic Visual Merchandiser/ Sell-Suport Skokie, IL July 2007- September 2008 -Completed visual tasks and floor moves -Worked accordingly with corporate deadlines -Communicated with customers Macy’s Visual Merchandiser Vernon Hills, IL September 2006- May 2007 -Created visual displays and merchandise layouts -Tended to the upkeep of the overall store -Problem solved with team members on new solutions Hackney’s on Lake Glenview, IL Server August 2005- Present Caribou Coffee Glenview, IL M Cashier/ Barista July 2003- August 2004