Megan Peda

6129 Pagel Dr. SE Rochester, MN 5594 megan.peda@gmail.com (507)269-8863

Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE Bachelor of Journalism Advertising and Public Relations, Bachelor of Arts Spanish (expected) May 2015, Minor in Global Studies, emphasis in South American Economics (expected) May 2015 G.P.A. 3.4/4.0

Relevant Classes Strategic Development Graphic Design Photography Videography Political Science Spanish (300 level) Experience
VIP Scrapbook Gallery, Rochester, MN Sales/ Event coordinator intern, summer 2012 Organized and planned events and classes for consumers as a means to draw in newer consumer bases. Responsible with managing the store solo during sales, while stimulating sales among present customers. Oversaw product shipments and financial records for new product. Discussed new product placement with coworkers and ways to use product to bring in customers. Daily Nebraskan, Lincoln, NE Writer, Fall 2011 Researched stories that would be interesting for the student base, and increase the reader base. Kept and maintained deadline responsibilities.

Latin American History Writing and Communities

Activities & Leadership

Catholic Social Services ESL Tutor, January 2012- current Communicated in Spanish with ESL students and developed course work to engage and improve their English communication skills. Actively worked with Spanish immigrants to help them succeed in their new English based society in a way that helped improve their communications at work and socially.

Skills Foreign Language: Intermediate Spanish; Computer Skills: Macintosh and PC, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, CSS, HTML; Communication, Writing, Organization

*References Attached

What are my values? I put great value in Honesty and Integrity. When I am completing an act of any kind I like to ask myself if this is something I can be proud of when Im finished. I only have one life and I dont want to do/say anything that leads me to regret something later in life. What do I love? We live in a world that is truly beautiful and diverse. From people, to places from food to art I love exploring and learning new things. I find people fascinating, talking to them and learning what makes us different and the same motivates and inspires me. What do I hate? I hate hypocrisy, and when people make rash strong judgments while being ignorant of how it can affect other. This is something I struggle (especially lately) to come to terms with. I just want everyone to give each other a hug and learn to respect peoples differences. What am I insanely great at doing? Ive been told by teachers and peers alike that Im an extremely good listener. This means that I have an upper hand when interpreting things such as literature, what people want and it helps me know how to help them. What am I most proud of? Im proud of being the first person in my family to take the time to learn a second language. Spanish has become something I adore, and I think its imperative in this ever changing world What do I want to be? I want to be a person that my friends and family can be proud of. That is, a person who tries hard and gives a 110% into everything that they do. I want to be able to look back on my accomplishments later and life and not want to change the big events because they would have shaped me into that person. What is important and valuable to me? People, as humans we have a responsibility to love each other and what sets us apart from other animals is the control we have on our ability to impact each other and the world around us positively or negatively. That being said, my friends and family are extremely important to me, as well as the way people I respect view me. What do I want to be known for? I want to be known for accomplishing something. Whether that is a great ad campaign, writing a book, helping people or what have you it doesnt matter. I want to be able to finish something in my life and finish it well. I want to be known for being determined and committed to doing so in a manner that is respected by those who will have to judge it.

University of Nebraska Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communication

Intro to Advertising Final Project Spring 2013

Megan Peda #01157794 ADPR251 Stacy James April 25, 2013