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Megan Growt
meggrowt@gmail.com | LinkedIn | 920-309-1951 | @megangrowt (Instagram)
Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | January 2025
Lubar School of Business
MBA
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University of Wisconsin-Madison | May 2020
School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Bachelor of Arts | Journalism – Strategic Communications
Activities
Cycle State
Instructor
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Alec Ingold Family Foundation
Social Media Coordinator
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Sheboygan North High School
Assistant Varsity Girl's Golf Coach
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Door County Habitat for Humanity | Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin | June 2020 - October 2020
Volunteer Marketing Consultant
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Prepare donation and partnership pitch presentations for community groups, businesses and corporate sponsors
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Create key messaging to help identify target donors and organizational goals
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Interview partner families and volunteers to gather testimonials and promote Habitat for Humanity Door County
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Curb Magazine | Madison, Wisconsin | September 2019-December 2019
Marketing Representative
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Assisted with public relations and social media marketing efforts to increase magazine readership, online engagement and monetary donations
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Surpassed $12,000 fundraising goal and allocated business funds
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Produced 1500-1800 word story, alternative story form and multimedia piece for print/online publication
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View my feature story at curbonline.com– From Red to Raider – Alec Ingold’s journey into the National Football League
Madison Advertising Club | Madison, Wisconsin | April 2018-May 2020
Executive Board Member, External Communications Director (2019-2020), Events Coordinator (2018-19)
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Networked with advertising agencies around the Midwest to construct Fall and Spring semester speaker schedules
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Served as a mentor to over 200 members, helping students develop strategic planning and branding skills for their agency clients
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Strengthened knowledge of the Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations fields by attending weekly meetings and actively participating in club workshops
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Actively participated in workshops to expand knowledge on advertising strategies
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Arranged new opportunities and events for members such as club socials and networking sessions
Charter Spectrum | Madison, WI |August 2018-October 2019
Campus Brand Ambassador
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Awarded “Most-Innovative” out of all brand ambassadors for my social posts, marquis event and campus viewing party in 2018
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Produce creative weekly posts for social media to advertise Spectrum’s “Back to School TV and Internet Offer”
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Hosted premier Marquis events on UW-Madison campus to promote sales and brand loyalty among students
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Held numerous conference calls with ambassador managers to keep stay updated and organized
The Philanthropy Lab, Fueling Philanthropy | Madison, WI | January 2018-January 2020
Selected Grant Evaluation Leader, Giving Ceremony Coordinator
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Facilitated the planning and set up of the official giving ceremony (150+ people)
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Established food and beverage budget and organized the pick-up and delivery of products
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Evaluated and reported on the use of three grants given to non-profit organizations selected by Philanthropy and Civic engagement class of Fall 2017
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Developed grant progress reports following one and two-year evaluations and site visits to report on the use of funds
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Remained in consistent communication and contact with teammates and Philanthropy Lab directors
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Badger Ink Agency, Journalism 345 | Madison, Wisconsin | January 2019-May 2019
Public Relations Director
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Collaborated with team members to create campaign that improved exsisting perceptions of Buffalo Wild Wings
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Created PR and promotions plan including stakeholder and public opinion analysis, media placement options and plan of events
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Prepared press releases and a media kit for press conferences and media questioning
Experience
FifthColor | Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin | 2020 - 2024
Director of Integrated Marketing / Business Development
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Digital Marketing & Social Media Advertising: Developed and implemented FifthColor’s digital marketing plan, managing and optimizing campaigns across LinkedIn, Meta, Google, and TikTok while identifying strategic opportunities for growth and engagement. Spearheaded continuous improvements in targeting, content, and performance analytics, driving efficiency and innovation.
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Project Management/Strategy: Collaborated closely with creative and content directors to develop compelling narratives that integrated data findings and insights, ensuring each piece of content was tailored to resonate effectively with specific audience segments across platforms.
Operations: Assisted in the end-to-end management of design, production, and installation of signage for professional golf accounts including the PGA Championship, US Open, & the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship to ensure seamless execution from concept to completion.
Integrated Marketing Strategist
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M&A/Branding: Spearheaded the strategy, execution, and rollout of two successful merger and acquisition rebrands for established 50-year-old companies, revitalizing their market presence and reputation (Franzen Graphics / Event Solutions).
Copywriting: Crafted and optimized high-converting copy across digital channels including social media, websites, and omni-channel marketing campaigns, consistently aligning with brand messaging for audience engagement. Content Creation: Created thoughtful designs, written content, and digital assets for FifthColor’s website, social media accounts, and omni-channel marketing campaigns, enhancing brand visibility and engagement.
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Horseshoe Bay Golf Club | Egg Harbor, Wisconsin | April 2016-October 2020
Golf Operations & Event Assistant
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Event Planning: Curated detailed timelines for weddings and golf tournaments, ensuring seamless communication with vendors, employees, and clients to deliver exceptional events.
Membership Management: Led the operations, planning, and execution of member and guest golf outings, successfully managing events with over 120 participants while ensuring a high level of satisfaction. -
Team Leadership: Co-managed a diverse team of staff members, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve goals and provide excellent customer experiences.
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Door County Kayak Tours | Jacksonport, Wisconsin | May 2019-August 2019
Marketing Communications Intern, Kayak Tour Guide
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Designed a unique style book and content calendar in order to co-manage company Facebook and Instagram pages (https://www.instagram.com/doorcountykayaktours/)
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Rebranded and reconstructed company’s social media presence by creating a unique logo to embody our brand’s mission
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Photographed tour groups in various locations around the peninsula for our own social use as well as for sale to patrons
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Worked with Google My Business, Trip Advisor, Air B&B, Facebook Ads Manager and company email to communicate with guests
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Navigated Fareharbor and Smugmug point of sale systems
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Lead fun and safe three-mile kayak tours on Lake Michigan with enthusiasm and confidence (up to three tours per day!)
Door County Event Planners | Bailey’s Harbor, Wisconsin | June 2018-September 2018
Event Operations Assistant
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Assisted in the set-up and execution of top quality destination weddings at various venues in Door County, Wisconsin
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Curated day-of timelines communicated to vendors, event employees and clients
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Organized and adjusted event timelines to fit clients’ needs while exercising critical decision making
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Served in various capacities as needed to exceed customer expectations and ensure quality service
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Student Hourly Positions
Institute on Aging | Madison, Wisconsin | September 2018-April 2020
Data Entry Specialist
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Mindfully entered and sorted through data in the Interview operations system for IoA’s MIDUS III project
The Barre Code – Madison | Madison, Wisconsin | September 2019-March 2020
Customer Relations Representative
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Welcomed new and existing clients into the studio with a positive attitude and smiling face
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Promoted the sale of special contracts to increase studio membership and grow The Barre Code – Madison community
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Diligently cleaned reception, bathroom and other areas of the studio as well as class props and ballet barre