Experience

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  African Diaspora Network

  • United States
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Contractor

    • May 2024 - Present

  • Associate Director of Programs and Operations

    • Sep 2023 - May 2024

  • Program and Digital Media Manager

    • Nov 2020 - Sep 2023

    Megan assists ADN with program management, event coordination, and promotion of events through the use of social and digital media. She believes Digital Media is a powerful tool that can be used to share stories of impact and promote the development of relationships between individuals and organizations. She is inspired by organizations like ADN who are seeking to make an impact in the world.https://www.africandiasporanetwork.org/

  • Digital Media and Events Coordinator

    • Jul 2020 - Nov 2020

    One of the organizations that Megan works with is the African Diaspora Network (ADN). She assists ADN's CEO and the ADN team in organizing a monthly virtual symposium featuring many esteemed panelists who discuss topics such as healthcare, education, technology, and finance in Africa. Members of the African Diaspora and friends of Africa meet monthly to discuss Africa's successes and how they can utilize their resources (whether it be financial or social capital) to support the continent of Africa and the communities that they live in. Megan promotes the virtual symposium through social media and ADN's weekly newsletter.

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  The Open Table, Inc.

  • Digital Media Coordinator

    • Jul 2016 - Oct 2020

    Developed a marketing plan to increase number of newsletters sent to primary audience; studied MailChimp and website data to determine primary audience.Designed, edited, and published 20+ e-newsletters to an audience of 5,804 subscribers.Proposed public website update plan including the addition of 9 new pages; constructed mockup of pages and published once approved by CEO.Maintained public and training websites.Constructed 35+ promotional brochures, posters, and other marketing materials.Wrote over 30 instructional ‘How To’ guides for staff and clients.Produced 4 training videos and edited numerous videos using Camtasia and Adobe Premiere.Resolved over 2oo helpdesk queries regarding training system login via ZenDesk helpdesk or direct calls with clients.Resolved IT issues by troubleshooting with various technical support teams.Created and implemented processes for performing operational tasks.Learned how to use 30+ new programs and online tools and taught team how to use.Megan worked with The Open Table full-time for 3 years, but due to cuts in the organization's funding, she worked an additional year on a consultant basis during which her role was updating Open Table's training website, editing videos, introducing Open Table's Organization leaders to the new online learning platform, and responding to inquiries on Help Desk.http://www.theopentable.org/

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  The Grub Club

  • House of Prayer in Aliquippa, PA

  • Program Director

    • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
    • House of Prayer in Aliquippa, PA

    Direct a USDA sponsored lunch program for kids 18 & under. Marketing: Spread the word about the program to kids and families in the neighborhood by hanging posters in local stores and churches and posting yard signs. Serve lunch to approximately 35 kids M-F and plan various activities and crafts.Manage a budget and maintain records

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  Aliquippa Impact, Inc.

  • Aliquippa, PA

  • Writer

    • Nov 2013 - Aug 2016
    • Aliquippa, PA

    I interviewed churches, donors, and families associated with Aliquippa Impact (a non-profit mentoring program for kids in Aliquippa) and write articles for their eNewsletter.

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  Camp Judson

  • Erie, PA

  • Marketing Assistant

    • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
    • Erie, PA

    Took photos of daily camp activity, maintained Facebook page, made weekly videos showing photos and video clips from the week, and created promotional videos.

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  Camp Judson

  • Erie, PA

  • Marketing Assistant

    • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
    • Erie, PA

    Took photos of daily camp activity, maintained Facebook page, made weekly videos showing photos and video clips from the week, and created promotional videos.

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  The Cabinet, Geneva College Student Newspaper

  • Beaver Falls, PA

  • Staff Writer

    • Jan 2013 - May 2013
    • Beaver Falls, PA

    Contributed various articles to Geneva College's student-run newspaper.