Megan Williams

Experience

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  United States Navy

  Jun 2000 - Apr 2005

  Journalist Second Class

  • Managed the administration of public relations activities including promoting a positive image of the Navy through news releases and feature articles for Naval and civilian publications• Coordinated international media visits and outreach to the Italian community• Promoted to leadership and training positions in shipboard damage control and force protection• Awarded Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for dedicated service on board USS La Salle (AGF-3)

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  Elmhurst College

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Student worker
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  The Haymarket Group

  Feb 2008 - May 2010

  Associate

  • Guided government and community relations programs for for-profit and nonprofit clients with annual revenues up to $1.69 billion• Provided strategic council to clients in developing relationships with local and state governments to promote cooperation and collaboration in providing services to the community• Facilitated a large-scale social service campaign that garnered national media attention and improved the client’s relationships with stakeholder organizations• Developed messaging strategies and organized community support for clients at State of Illinois public hearings resulting in positive rulings Show less

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  Integritas Institute for Ethics

  May 2010 - May 2011

  Graduate Assistant

  • Planned and organized ethics lectures for business and medical students at the University of Illinois at Chicago• Designed and implemented a new programming format for ethics lectures that further engaged students in discussions on ethical issues in business• Organized the Integritas Institute 2010 Business Ethics Conference at the University of Illinois at Chicago with over 200 students in attendance

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  Chicago Run

  Feb 2012 - Feb 2014

  Marketing Co-Chair of the Next Generation Board
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  Deborah's Place

  Jul 2012 - Sept 2014

  Communications Manager

  As the Communications Manager, I oversee the communication processes for the agency. Responsible for promoting awareness of the organization and for building support for the agency through media relations, marketing, public relations and communication. I also develop and implement an annual communication plan that aligns with the agency’s strategic goals and initiatives. I'm also responsible for the development of all agency communication including: agency newsletter, email marketing, annual report, press releases, and social media. In addition, I produce two direct mail fundraising appeals. Show less

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  Pritzker Military Museum & Library

  Sept 2014 - Feb 2021

  • Senior Director of External Affairs

    Feb 2020 - Feb 2021

  • Director of External Affairs

    Sept 2014 - Feb 2020
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  Figo Pet Insurance

  May 2021 - Sept 2022

  Competitive Intelligence Analyst
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  Abbott

  Oct 2022 - now

  Competitive Intelligence Manager