MEG REEDER

4808 Beth Dean Dr Norman, OK 73072 (405) 837-9224 meg.reeder-1@ou.edu

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EDUCATION
Oklahoma Baptist University (2013-2016)
B.A. Communication Studies
GPA 3.94 /4.0
Shawnee, Oklahoma

Study Abroad, Universidad Veritas

Summer 2015
San Jose, Costa Rica

SCHOLARSHIP- HIGHLIGHTS
Reeder, M. & Ledbetter, L. (April 2016), The birds, the bees, and the holy ghost: A study of
religious sex communication. Paper presented at Southern States Communication
Association, Theodore Clevenger Undergraduate Honors Conference. Austin, TX
Analyzed the relationship between sex education, religion, and sexual activity.
Quantified original survey data, using SPSS, and qualified data from focus group
interviews.

SIGNIFICANT ACADEMIC PROJECTS

Organizational Communication
Lead and won first in a team competition to design a ficticious organization.Sought to
foster efficient and effective in-organization communication systems and
contributions to social good.
Assessed by external consultants and auditors.
Rhetorical Criticism
Give Me Tweets or Give Me Death: A Fantasy Theme Analysis of Tweets Regarding the
Arrest of George Zimmerman.
Found no correlation in apparent fantasy themes and the jury verdict.
Public Speaking
Presented numerous speeches, including informational, persuasive, and impromtu.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Site Supervisor, Wheeler District Wheel July 2016- August 2016
Wheeler District, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Managed the ticket booth, concession, and handled money
Supervised and managed on-site part-time employees
Internship, Public Policy and Advocacy, Effie Craven- May 2016- Present
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Facilitated and acted as liason for Legislator tours of Food Bank partner agencies
Advocated at the Capitol for Food Bank related policies
Managed Excel sheets organizing all partner agencies and Legislator correspondence.
Internship, Law and Communication, Kari Sowers, J.D.- January 2016- May 2016
Manifest Consulting and The Faculty Collaborative, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Sustained and assisted in design of social media presence.
Collaborated in editing of Podcast materials.
Aided in maintance of consulting website.

Freelance Photography Business- January 2015- Present

Self-taught proficiency with Photoshop and Lightroom editor.
Proficiency with Nikon cameras.
Effeciently communicated with clients, scheduling and creating sessions.
Academic Mentor, Student Success Center- August 2013- May 2016
Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, Oklahoma
Competitively selected by University committee.
Tutored content related to College Algebra, Communication courses, Western
Civilization, Writing, Spanish, and Compositional English.
Provided one-on-one mentoring with students of all classifications
Organized study sessions for upcoming exams.
Student Grader, Faculty- August 2013- May 2016
Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Graded papers for Western Civilization and Beginning Spanish courses.
Coordinated with the faculty, creating assignments and planning student activities.
Assistant Marketing Director, Michael Cappo Farmers Insurance- May 2013- October 2013
Farmers Insurance, Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Created, organized, and distributed marketing letters and pamplets.
Offered customer service through setting appointments and answering calls.
Box Cashier, Cinema Centre 8- March 2011- August 2013
Cinema Centre 8, Jones Theatres, Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Provided quality customer service and information for customers about Jones
Theatres.
Managed the ticket booth, register, and handled money.

UNIVERSITY SERVICE
Member, Human Subjects Review Board, OBU- 2015- May 2016
Selected student to serve on university of faculty committee.
Review and critique reasearch proposals.
Public Relations Committee Chair, Student Government, OBU- 2015-2016
Created and distributed posters promoting Student Government events.
Organized promotional activites and campaigns on social media.
Member, Campus Activities Board- October 2013- May 2016
Selected as to direct the largest university variety show of AY 2015-16.
Served as director for multiple show crews.
Authored comedy sketches/scripts.
Performed in multiple variety shows singing and acting.
Co-Chair, Shawnee Youth Coalition- August 2011- May 2013
Lead and facilitated multiple team meetings.
Created and participated in multiple social campaigns.
Managed social media sites to dissimenate information regarding the organization.

AWARDS AND HONORS

Top Ten Senior Women on Campus, Selected by Faculty, OBU, 2015-2016
Whos Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, OBU, 2016
Young Democrats High School Leadership Academy, YDA, Washington DC, July 2013
Youth Leadership Oklahoma Youth Council Member, 2013-Present
Youth Leadership Oklahoma , OKC, June 2012
Phi Eta Sigma, OBU, 2013-2016
Lambda Phi Eta, OBU, 2015-2016

ACTIVITIES
Member of United Students of Color, OBU 2015-2016
Student Government Association, OBU, 2013-2016
Welcome Week Worker, OBU, 2013
Counselor Volunteer, Camp Barnabas, Purdy, MO, 2008-2013