Meagan Upole

Experience

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  GameStop

  Jul 2007 - Apr 2008

  Game Advisor
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  Freedman's Music

  Jul 2008 - Jun 2009

  Cashier/Drum Teacher

  •Helped customers place orders for musical equipment and purchase merchandise. •Promoted to Drum Instructor within six months and taught drum set lessons for all ages.

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  The University of Georgia

  Aug 2010 - Jan 2012

  Student House Manager (Performing Arts Center)

  •Managed various facilities including the Hugh Hodgson Hall which seats 1,110 people. •Supervised and managed ushering and concession stand staff.

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  Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI)

  May 2013 - Jul 2013

  Intern

  •Assisted Special Agents, Crime Scene Specialists, and Drug Agents with scene processing, investigations, cold case investigations, and court preparations.•Assisted with case file management, open records, and other administrative duties as needed.

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  Trace Staffing Solutions

  Dec 2013 - Jan 2015

  Office Temporary

  •Completed terms of employment at various locations including Northland Cable, Bulloch County Clerk of Court Office, and American Roofing & Vinyl Siding. •Performed various job duties as required by each assignment.

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  American Roofing & Vinyl Siding

  Aug 2014 - Jan 2016

  Deputy Manager

  •Assisted the office manager in all levels of administrative duties and served all six national locations.•Wrote and edited various manuals for present and future company employees.

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  Self-Employed

  Jan 2015 - now

  Freelance Proofreader, Editor, and Writer

  •Works with companies, nonprofits, and individuals to create and/or edit manuals, web content, and other materials. •Edits various written materials for clients including—but not limited to—short stories, novels, articles, academic papers, and dissertations. •Manages teams of 3 to 6 proofers as a Proofing Team Lead for WordFire Press to prepare novels for publication.•Reviews submissions to WordFire Press for potential publication.

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  Clapboard House

  Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Editorial Intern

  •Reviewed and responded to poetry submissions for the spring 2015 issue of Clapboard House.•Worked directly with the Editor in Chief to select poems for publication and send acceptance and rejection letters.

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  Cedarwood GNETS Program

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2016

  Science Teacher

  •Taught Physical Science, Biology, 5th - 8th Grade Science, and 5th - 12th Social Skills.•Completed Mindset Certification, Transition Plan Training, Test Security and Administration Training, and the Educator Ethics Exam.

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  Statesboro STEAM Academy

  May 2016 - Jun 2018

  Secondary School Teacher and Soccer Coach

  •Taught 8th Grade English Language Arts, 9th Grade Literature and Composition, and 6th - 8th grade Engineering, Forensics, and Mathematics during the 2017-2018 school year.•Taught English Language Arts to grades 6th - 8th during the 2016 - 2017 school year.•Tutored middle and high school students in various subjects including literature, science, mathematics, and history.•Coached the Statesboro STEAM co-ed soccer team during the 2017 and 2018 seasons.

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  JordanCon

  Apr 2018 - Aug 2021

  Director of The Source

  •Created and disseminated the year-round electronic newsletter and the four daily flyers at the annual JordanCon event. •Curated the most important information throughout the year and created concise messaging to efficiently and clearly update the JordanCon community. •Maintained the local area guide (dining, attractions, maps, etc.) for use by members and guests.

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  Catalyst Promotions

  Sept 2018 - Jan 2023

  •Created, updates, and maintains Catayst Promotion's site ThreadMailDesigns.com.•Creates all written content, marketing materials and initiatives, and procedures for Thread Mail Designs.•Acts as a liason between Thread Mail and freelance artists who design for the website.•Attends conventions as a representative of both Thread Mail Designs and Catalyst Promotions to promote the brands and search for new artists to join the Thread Mail Curated Gallery and soon-to-be-launched Artist Alley. Show less

  • The Person Who Does the Stuff (Thread Mail Designs Title)

    May 2019 - Jan 2023

  • Account Manager and Sales Representative

    Sept 2018 - May 2019
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  JORDANCON INC

  May 2019 - now

  ● Leads Project and Calendar management of all Communications Team projects● Coaches and supports all members of the Communications Team and JordanCon senior leadership● Oversees inter-departmental project coordination and communication● Helps manage the social media accounts & JordanCon website● Develops & implements Convention Coverage Plan for the event in Atlanta● Helps Communications team standardize approaches and better communicate the “why” of our work● Supports the Communications Officer as needed Show less

  • Deputy Officer of Communications

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Director of Marketing

    May 2019 - now