Megan Sjuts 💛

Experience

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  Ryan William's Agency

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Marketing Intern

  Organized and wrote proposals for new web development clientsAssisted in the creation and presentation of pitches for prospective clientsSupported media buyer with purchasing television and radio ad spotsReviewed all copy for client campaigns and marketing materials to ensure accuracy of content and prevent errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuationContributed at every stage of client campaign development and execution

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  TWG Tea Company

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Marketing/Communications Intern

  Developed familiarity with products in order to communicate the brand effectively across all mediumsDeveloped and wrote copy for TWG product packaging, company website, and marketing materialsDirectly assisted company’s Co-founder in developing core company brand statements: mission, vision, value statementsParticipated in weekly public relations meetings and idea sessionsWrote company press releases and distributed press kits to media contactsSupported PR team in ensuring all communications were appropriate and consistent with the brand image and messagingCreated a social media content calendar and managed all accounts daily via Hootsuite Pro; initiated creation of official company Wikipedia pageAssisted on-set with photoshoots for new product launches and boutique openings Show less

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  Building 07

  Aug 2015 - now

  Business Owner

  Building 07 provides creative coaching and consulting services. As a consultant, Megan partners with ambitious business women to bring their vision to life through strategic design and creative direction. As a creative coach and former design instructor, Megan is passionate about encouraging, equipping, and empowering creatives to courageously pursue their paths.Megan’s mission is to bring out the creative best in others by helping them connect to their creativity, realize their fullest creative potential, and bring their ideas to life. Her guiding vision for Building 07 is to create a space, whether face-to-face or through a screen, where others feel supported and inspired.Let’s build something together: www.building07.com Show less

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  Rogue Community College

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

  Adjunct Instructor

  Taught students foundational graphic design principles, concepts, and skill sets as well as an essential understanding of Adobe Creative Suite design programs.Course: GD140 Electronic Publishing Application I (InDesign)This course introduces the student to the computer software used in the development of page design and layout. Emphasis will be placed on the production of basic business publications including newsletters, fliers, brochures, etc. General principles of page layout design will be studied including the placement of text, images, illustrations and logotypes and the important synthesis of these elements.Course: GD227 Production GraphicsThis course introduces students to the print production process with an emphasis on document preparation and production planning and management. Students will learn about the history of printing and the commercial printing process. The full range of the design-to-print process will be covered. Topics include paper selection, soliciting bids and preparing quotes, selecting printers, photographers and other suppliers, design editing, typography selection and copy-fitting, proper image preparation, understanding color models for print, proofing and editing, and binding and finishing techniques.Course: GD160 Digital Imaging (Photoshop)This course explores a wide range of digital imaging techniques from photo touch-ups to realistic scenes created from scratch. Digital image creation and manipulation commands and operations will be covered. Design, publishing concepts, and terms will be discussed. Particular attention will be given to creating files for effective output whether for printed media or electronic. Adobe Photoshop CC is currently the application used in this course. Show less

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  Bucketlist Bombshells

  Sept 2020 - Sept 2022

  Design Skills Course Community Ignitor and Expert

  -Served as a Community Ignitor to help Design Skills Course students feel heard, valued and supported.-Supported, encouraged, and mentored aspiring graphic designers-Responded to student questions and offered encouragement and advice-Answered design questions in the Design Skills Course Community Facebook Group-Provided detailed feedback on student's mini projects in the Design Skills Course Community Facebook Group-Answered students' questions about course content as it related to The Design Skills Course-Shared valuable resources, tips, and industry related advice with students within the Design Skills Course Community Facebook Group Show less

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  University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications

  Jul 2023 - now

  Adjunct Instructor

  Digital Imagery in Web Design This course familiarizes the students with the development and impact of imagery in interactive media. Students will learn how visual “language” is the basis for developing contextual symbolic meanings that are shared throughout a culture. Semiotics, information design, and persuasive communication will be explored in this course. The students will develop communicative images using their knowledge gained through lectures, discussions, and Adobe Photoshop training. Show less