Megan McDowell
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Experience
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DCG
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Specialist
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Iowa Environmental Council
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Coordinator
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Apr 2020 - Jan 2023
I work with a small communications team to support our clean land and water program and our clean energy and climate program. This role allows me to be creative and learn new things, and also grow my fundraising and networking skills. I work with a small communications team to support our clean land and water program and our clean energy and climate program. This role allows me to be creative and learn new things, and also grow my fundraising and networking skills.
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Self Employed
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United States
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Social Media Consultant
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Feb 2021 - Dec 2022
I currently use my skills in social media to Des Moines Water Works with a primary focus on Instagram growth and content strategy, while also developing content for their other social media platforms. I collaborate with a small internal and external PR team. I currently use my skills in social media to Des Moines Water Works with a primary focus on Instagram growth and content strategy, while also developing content for their other social media platforms. I collaborate with a small internal and external PR team.
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Iowa House Democrats
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Political Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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House of Representatives Clerk
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Jan 2020 - Apr 2020
I provided legislative support to Representative Kirsten Running-Marquardt of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I was introduced to behind the scenes legislative work at the state level. I provided legislative support to Representative Kirsten Running-Marquardt of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I was introduced to behind the scenes legislative work at the state level.
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Des Moines West Side Chamber of Commerce
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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Public Relations Intern
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Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
I helped support the Executive Director with chamber of commerce duties and events, such as ribbon cutting ceremonies and board meetings. It was excellent for networking and meeting people in my local community area. I helped support the Executive Director with chamber of commerce duties and events, such as ribbon cutting ceremonies and board meetings. It was excellent for networking and meeting people in my local community area.
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One Iowa
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications and Grants Intern
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May 2019 - Aug 2019
I researched and compiled data on prospective grant opportunities, while also learning other communications duties. I was able to intern here before starting my public relations schooling at Drake University, and I will always appreciate One Iowa taking a chance with someone who had yet to start their formal training. I researched and compiled data on prospective grant opportunities, while also learning other communications duties. I was able to intern here before starting my public relations schooling at Drake University, and I will always appreciate One Iowa taking a chance with someone who had yet to start their formal training.
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Tucker Law Office
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal Assistant
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2018
I assisted attorneys with cases by performing legal research and drafting documents in workers' comp and personal injury cases. We helped injured people get the restitution and medical care they deserved after serious injuries that often impacted them for life. I assisted attorneys with cases by performing legal research and drafting documents in workers' comp and personal injury cases. We helped injured people get the restitution and medical care they deserved after serious injuries that often impacted them for life.
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Point O'Pines Camp for Girls
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Photography
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Jun 2011 - Sep 2011
I taught photography basics and created a curriculum for that summer with two photography assistants to girls ages 9 to 15. We also captured images of hundreds of campers daily to post to website for parents. I taught photography basics and created a curriculum for that summer with two photography assistants to girls ages 9 to 15. We also captured images of hundreds of campers daily to post to website for parents.
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US Navy
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Quartermaster - Navigation
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2004 - 2005
I worked on the bridge of the ship. I became the lead chart prepper. I was responsible for ensuring all hazards were marked on our charts weekly, and worked in a tight knit team to ensure the safety of the crew and ship, both out to sea and while navigating the harbor. I worked on the bridge of the ship. I became the lead chart prepper. I was responsible for ensuring all hazards were marked on our charts weekly, and worked in a tight knit team to ensure the safety of the crew and ship, both out to sea and while navigating the harbor.
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Education
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Drake University
B.A. Mass Communication & Journalism, Double Major: Public Relations and Strategic Political Communication -
Des Moines Area Community College
Associate of Arts - AA, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies -
United States Navy Quartermaster A School
Navigation Certification -
Hawkeye Community College
Professional Photography