Meaghan McGann

204 E. Madison Ave., Wheaton, IL 60187

meaghan.mcgann@my.wheaton.edu 845-248-3745
EDUCATION_________________________________________________________________________________________________
B.S. Communications
December 2015
Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL
Cumulative GPA: 3.56/4.00
EXPERIENCE________________________________________________________________________________________________
Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL
Communication Department Teaching Assistant
August 2015-Present
Collaborated with a Media Studies professor to facilitate the organization, grading, and promotion of Communication classes
Partnered with professor to coordinate the organization of McLuhans Faith and Works Conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Maintained office, workflow, and calendar of a mid-career faculty member in twice-weekly office visits
Chemistry Lab Teaching Assistant
August 2015-Present
Assisted a Chemistry professor in organizing and assessing college students in an introductory Chemistry Lab
Aided students as they conducted Chemistry laboratory experiments
Resident Assistant
August 2014-May 2015
Led and mentored 50 female students, providing mentorship, character development activities, and leadership
Budgeted floor funds to maximize programming and enrichment opportunities
Collaborated with staff team to create common culture, strategize on activities, and address student issues
Phonathon Administrator
Monitored and edited reports of coworkers through CAMPUSCALL software
Resolved errors in processing gifts to College and organized paperwork transactions

August-December 2014

Phonathon Caller
January 2013-December 2014
Maintained good relations with the parents, alumni and friends of Wheaton College as student caller
Raised over $65,000, totaling at 80% donor participation and 351 pledges
Christianity Today, Carol Stream, IL
Editorial Intern
Trained in editing workshop and edited article submissions and interviews
Corresponded with contributors to aid in the publication of their work
Published an article interviewing CCM artist Michael W. Smith

January-May 2014

HoneyRock Center for Leadership Development, Wheaton College, Three Lakes, WI

Wilderness Trip Leader
Summer 2015
Lead incoming college freshmen through nine days of a rigorous wilderness camp training program
Partnered with a Wheaton College professor to facilitate discussions pertaining to a healthy transition into college
Camp Counselor
Summer 2013
Collaborated with co-counselor to care for and lead a cabin of eight middle school girls
Mentored campers one on one to encourage, assess engagement, and ensure development toward specific goals
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES___________________________________________________________________________
Community Life Council, Residence Life, Wheaton College
August 2013-May 2014
Facilitated opportunities for dorm floor unity and acted as the assistant to the RA
As Co-President directed council meetings and organized events for a dorm of 600 residents
Student Care Committee, Student Government, Wheaton College
September 2012-May 2013
Acted as liaison to Student Health Services promoting discussion and events pertinent to issues of student care and health
Additional Skills and Certification
Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR and AED certified
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point
Typing speed of approximately 77 WPM
Knowledge and familiarity with expense report and time card systems
Academic research experience

June 2011-Present