Megan's Work

About

2012-04-06T12:43:00.000-07:00

I have always had a passion for writing, editing, reading, and storytelling. While some of my stories have been fantastical works of my imagination, there is nothing that I love more than putting my own spin on current events, technology, and information.

I am fortunate enough to enjoy all aspects of writing and editing, whether it be a restaurant review or contract analysis. It is a profession that allows for constant growth, and one where you can truly learn something new every day.

If you are looking for someone who is passionate, flexible, a fast learner, and will go above and beyond a job description, then look no further.

-Megan

Cover Letter

2012-04-06T12:31:00.000-07:00

Prospective Employer,

Thank you for taking the time to review my website which details my experience as a student, employee and writer. Over the years I have gained excellent organizational and time-management skills, which include preparing pleadings and discovery to be submitted to court; composing correspondence; managing multiple writing jobs with very different writing styles and requirements; intensive researching; proposal development and creation; contracts analysis; editing; and meeting deadlines.

As I have experience writing in several disciplines including legal, medical, academic and satirical writing, I am a well-rounded and extremely flexible writer. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from California State University, Sacramento with a degree in English, and worked at CSUS as a paid tutor.

I am confident my experience in handling changing priorities, while overseeing a smooth flow of day-to-day operations, will exceed the demands of the position and serve you well.

Thank you for taking the time to review my qualifications. I look forward to hearing from you.

Megan Burks Bowyer

Current Writing

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You can find examples of my current work at the following locations:

CBS - Sacramento Restaurant and Bar Reviewer

Most Creative Cocktails In Sacramento
Seen on:
CBS Sacramento
AOL Sacramento News
Dive Bar's Facebook
Red Rabbit's Facebook
FRROLE
Sacramento 365 Twitter
Self-Improvement Info
SacMix's Facebook
The Porch's Facebook
Mixed-Drinks.com
Sacramento Press' Facebook
Edible Pedal's Facebook
Online Sports Book
Serverholics.net

Best Ways To Celebrate National Pancake Week In Sacramento
Seen on:
AOL Sacramento News
CBS Sacramento
Mighty Kong Cafe's Facebook
Black Bear Diner's Facebook
Theater Near Me
Dictionary30.com
LocatedIn.com
Scoop Web

Examiner - Sacramento Restaurant Examiner
http://www.examiner.com/restaurant-in-sacramento/megan-bowyer

Walyou - Writer
http://walyou.com/author/meganb
As seen on:
Gizmodo

Resume

2012-04-06T12:21:00.000-07:00

Megan Burks Bowyer

mkburks@gmail.com

Key Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook), WordPerfect, PCLaw, EagleSoft, TimeSlips, E-Filing, Word Press, all Social Networking, proposal creation, contracts analysis, state procurement, and basic HTML.

Education

California State University, Sacramento, BA in English

Magna Cum Laude

Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society

Dean’s Honor List

Folsom Lake Community College, Associates Degree

Work Experience

Delegata 05/12 - Present

Proposal Specialist

Assist with all phases of the Proposal Development Process including opportunity tracking, proposal preparation, editing, formatting, pre-production and post-production activities, and maintaining proposal repositories;
Perform a full range of document checking and editing with an emphasis on formatting, spelling, grammar, and punctuation in adherence to both Delegata standards and agency-specified requirements;
Create and periodically make presentations for internal and external audiences;
Communicate with, and support, recruiting, PMO, and internal resources with resource allocation;
Edit, author, and publish documents on tasks, procedures and other topics as assigned.

Examiner.com, CBS Online, Walyou.com, Campus Explorer 12/11 - Present

Writer, Reviewer, and Researcher

Follow and find leads;
Write publishable articles while meeting deadlines;
Research statistics, trends and financial information;
Conduct interviews and field investigations.

Flesher Broomand McKague, LLP 08/11 - 05/12

Receptionist, Assistant, File Clerk

Calendar depositions and pertinent dates;
File (electronically or otherwise) with the courts, and serve documents on other parties;
Receipt mail, date stamp, upload, scan, bate stamp, and act as File Clerk for 8 attorneys;
Enter in billable time and review pre-bills;
Create correspondence, Case Management Statements, Proofs of Service and other legal documents;
Transcribe dictation;
Create and write profiles for upcoming websites, brochures, presentations, and job descriptions

Freelance Editor, Writer and Tutor 08/07 - Present

Edited, proofread and helped write eight different applications for Graduate School with a 100 percent acceptance rate;
Brainstormed and helped to create lesson plans for CSUS English 1A classes, including but not limited to literary analysis, proper construction of research papers, self reflection lessons, and the proper use of punctuation and modal verbs;
Edited and proofread numerous Theses, papers, dissertations, and statements of purpose;
Been in charge overseeing grammar, spelling and morphosyntactic alignment in legal, academic and literary works;
Specialize in improving the writing skills of those with whom I work

Golden Hills Family Dental 08/08 - 08/11

Special Project Manager, Executive Assistant 01/02 - 07/05

Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments;
Created and maintained medical records;
Interviewed patients to complete documents, case histories, and forms such as intake and insurance forms.
Verified insurance;
Contacted patients who have not completed dental work they have been diagnosed as needing;
Assisted office manager with bookkeeping, billing and recall;
Created advertisements, articles and Terms & Conditions

California State University, Sacramento 08/09 - 06/10

English Tutor

Helped students learn to become better readers and writers;
Helped students to brainstorm ideas for papers, dissertations and projects;
Gave feedback on focus, organization and clarity;
Worked closely with second language learners to significantly raise their GPAs while helping them to become comfortable writing in English in an academic setting

Santa Barbara City College 08/07 - 07/08

English Tutor, Math Tutor, Teaching Assistant

Assisted Professors by providing in-class tutoring;
Graded, created assignments and monitored student performances;
Worked with students to improve their understanding of English and Math.

Duggan Smith & Hutkin, LLP 08/05 - 07/07

Receptionist, File Clerk

Scheduled appointments and kept record of all documents entering and leaving facility;
Wrote manuals having to do with various programs, tasks and systems for the company;
Used software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and PCLaw.