Grace McMeekin

Content Creator

EDUCATION

Elon University, Elon, NC; The Williston Northampton School, Easthampton, MA

Communications Skills

• Professional Writing: Blogging, News Media, Broadcast Media, Analytical Writing, Persuasive Writing

• Social Media: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Pinterest, Youtbue, Tumblr, Google +

• Technology: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Wordpress, Brackets, Photoshop, Salesforce

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SIGMA Marketing Insights, Rockland, MA, May 2017-August 2017
Communications Intern
Conducted research on event marketing prospects using Salesforce, drafted blog posts and promotional emails, distributed awards at the New England Direct Marketing Association award show

Scituate Harbor Yacht Club, Scituate, MA, June 2014-August 2017
Lifeguard and Swim Instructor
Managed and cleaned pool area, observed pool area, enforced rules, planned lessons, taught several swim classes

BKM Marketing Associates, Inc., Braintree, MA, May 2016-May 2016
Marketing Intern
Researched B2B marketing tactics, studied inbound marketing via HubSpot, wrote blog series updated employee biographies on website

SCHOOL INVOLVEMENT

Staff Blogger for Spoon University, Elon University, September 2016-Present
Writing and promoting articles covering local eateries and food and distributing and marketing articles to companies

Member of Zeta Tau Alpha, Elon University, March 2017-Present
Fundraising for the Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation, promoting fundraisers, studying mental health and risk prevention

Writing Center Tutor, The Williston Northampton School, September 2015-May 2016
Edited and enhanced students’ writing projects and conducted a creative writing workshop for students

Admission’s Office Intern, The Williston Northampton School, September 2015-May 2016
Matched tour guides with prospective students, contacted prospective students and families, toured students around campus