Megan E.

McConnell
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EDUCATION
James Madison University 2014
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management

EXPERIENCE

National Rifle Association

Special Events Coordinator
January 2015-Present
Coordinated The NRA Foundation fundraising activities performed at the NRA Annual
Meetings and Great American Outdoor Show. Activities include The NRA Foundation
Banquet and The NRA Foundation Wall of Guns.
Assisted with solicitation and organization of product donations for The National NRA
Foundation Banquets.
Coordinated with event sponsors to fulfill contracts.
Developed and designed event promotion, marketing, advertising, and graphic design
support to promote fundraising events.
Assisted in writing of quarterly Traditions Magazine articles promoting The NRA
Foundation events.
Oakhurst Inn

Assistant Manager

James Madison University

University Events Intern

August 2012- May 2014

Assisted with daily office tasks such as recording RSVPs and answering e-mails.
Assist with all aspects of coordinating Signature events and programs.
Coordinates with reservation departments, caterers, and other internal and external
event coordinators.
Prepared text for invitations, brochures, flyers and other promotional materials.
Efficiently networks with alumni/donors and other external constituents.

Army Navy Country Club

Banquet Captain Intern

May 2014- January 2015

Supervised employees, coordinated their schedules, as well as maintained proper

Human Resource documents and pay roll
Created systems that the Inn will use to continue implementing a five star experience for
every guest.
Executed daily operations such as taking reservations, checking guests in and out and
meeting each guests specific need throughout their stay.
Served as a team builder, leader, and role model for the hotel associates.
Coordinated with multiple departments throughout the Inn.

May 2013- August 2013

Executed daily operations of club events.

Learned how to work with multiple departments and a diverse banquet staff to deliver
flawlessly executed events.
Assisted training staff in proper serving techniques.
Interacted with different clients to meet each specific need throughout their time at the
club.

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AWARDS AND HONORS

2014 Hospitality Outstanding Senior

Deans list Spring 2014
2013 Ms. Madison James Madison University
Presidents list Fall 2013

RELEVANT EXPERIENCES

Student Government Chief of Staff

August 2013- May 2014
Back of House Manager- Election Night Theme Dinner
January 2013- September 2013
Student Government Director of Membership Development
August 2012- May 2013
Orientation Peer Advisor
January 2012 September 2012
Aramark Extern
January 2012 April 2012
Sophomore Class Ring Premiere Committee
October 2011- March 2012
Make Your Mark On Madison Participant
September 2011- December 2011
First Year Orientation Guide
August 2011- May 2012

SKILLS

Involve all members of the team

Strong Communication
Developing ideas

CERTIFICATIONS

Tips
ServSafe
Cvent

Customer service
Active listening
Planning