MEGAN E.

YOUNG
(248) 875-5444 | meganyoung1017@gmail.com | meganyoung.weebly.com

EDUCATION
Michigan State University Bachelor of the Arts: Journalism, Editorial Reporting | Minor: Spanish Study Abroad Visual Communication and Infographics East Lansing, MI Graduation: May 2014 Barcelona & Madrid, Spain Summer 2013

EXPERIENCE

Assistant Fashion Stylist February 2012-Present ! Freelance New York, NY ! Assisted top industry stylists on multiple photo advertising campaigns for Saks Fifth Ave and OshKosh B'Gosh Dressed models according to a precise look and ensured clothing and accessories are correctly styled Assisted with casting and selecting models and organized all looks during multiple fitting appointments Coordinated with various stores for in-store pulls, pick-ups and drop-offs of numerous articles of clothing and accessories Features & Trends Writer, Women s Apparel September 2011-Present VIM Magazine E. Lansing, MI Elite lifestyle magazine with a fashion and beauty focal point that is publicized and read on a campus of 50,000 students Created, wrote, and edited columns for each issue ensuring each is on-trend and relevant to student readers Attended weekly meetings and communicate with Editors in Chief and other departments about upcoming issues Reporter & Top of the Hour Anchor November 2012 MI First Election E. Lansing, MI Wrote and filmed a live, on-air report on public television describing the use of social media in the 2012 elections Reported on presidential, state, and local elections for first time voters, forming Michigans largest election team Fashion Intern May 2012-August 2012 ELLE Magazine, US New York, NY Communicated with a dozen large PR firms and fashion houses to efficiently manage sample trafficking Assisted senior editors with photo shoot preparation including pulling samples, packing, and organizing hundreds of looks Worked strenuous hours in a fast-paced environment to assist editors in day-to-day tasks Created an organization system in the Fashion Closet for more efficient use of space Fashion Intern January 2012-May 2012 O, the Oprah Magazine New York, NY Managed communications with several PR companies to track large quantities of clothing samples Coordinated pick-up and delivery of clothing and materials for photo shoots Assisted editors and stylists with administrative and styling duties on photo shoots for upcoming issues Maintained Excel spreadsheets and market lists to ensure correct affiliation between PR firms and designers Sales Representative December 2009-December 2012 L Oreal Fragrances Novi, MI Worked during holiday seasons to meet seasonal sales goals of thousands of dollars Represented Ralph Lauren, Georgio Armani, and Yves Saint Laurent fragrances

Intern Blogger Ed2010.com Intern Diaries Wrote weekly blog posts that reached an audience of over 14,000 people Chosen over hundreds of applicants to write a first-person account of intern life Communicated with editors to edit content and pitch weekly story ideas

May 2012-August 2012 New York, NY

SKILLS, AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS

Adobe InDesign, MS Word, Office, Excel and PowerPoint, Avid, FinalCut Pro Director of Campus Affairs for Alpha Phi Sorority (2012-13) Panhellenic Delegate for Alpha Phi Sorority (2011-12) Kathy Sevin Memorial Award WinnerNorth Farmington High School: teacher nominated, student voted award given to one graduating senior exemplifying leadership, character, and scholarship Senior Class President, North Farmington High School (2009-2010)