About Me
Hello!
After graduating with a Digital Arts & Technology degree I have been searching for my career. I like web development, graphic design, marketing, video editing, communicating with clients, creating process… That’s what lead me into Project Management. By being a project manager it meant I could be involved in all the things I love doing!
Services
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
I have over 4 years of project management experience. My strength is having skills in multiple fields which helps any communication between business and client/supplier.
MARKETING & GRAPHIC DESIGN
With over 2.5 years marketing experience I don’t only look at what you do but why you do it. I love Google Analytics and analyzing data. I am also proficient using most software within the Adobe suite, to help bring ideas to life.
WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT/ DESIGN
I can create websites using HTML/CSS and WordPress. I’ve also have experience building and managing Shopify (e-commerce) stores.
ABOVE & BEYOND
I always try and go above and beyond in everything I do. From going the extra mile for a client, to working over the weekends. I’m proud of my work and I hope you will be too.
Work Process
DISCOVER
IDEA
DESIGN
DEVELOP
TEST
LAUNCH
Clients
Fun Facts
15+ Countries Visited
30+ Chess Awards Won
Playstation Gamer
Resume
WORK HISTORY
September 2018 – Current
Event Operations Manager
TMA International
I currently work for TMA International, which is a marketing and events management company driven to deliver new opportunities and exciting events worldwide. I run all operations within the business from event management, to client and supplier communications, to financial forecasts. I also work as a Personal Concierge, which means I am on hand 24/7 at events worldwide to help with any questions, concerns or problems which occur.
August 2018 – December 2019
Director of Operations
NeedToLive & MyNeedToLive
NeedToLive and MyNeedToLive are student support platforms. I produced quarterly forecasts, managed the Marketing, Design and Technical teams. Communicated with outsource suppliers. Maintained an e-commerce store and WordPress blog. Created many processes to help the business become more efficient day to day. All this, whilst creating key business relationships and partnerships that would benefit students. I loved this role due to it having a real purpose and impact.
August 2017 – Present
Marketing Manager
Mindsports Academy
After being a chess player for 10 years, I couldn’t believe I found a chess related role near Plymouth. Although chess was more a hobby, it was still a passion of mine! For this role I managed all social media accounts, Google Analytics & Google Adwords, created marketing campaigns and ideas, supported worldwide events, and improved website UI from customer feedback.
Other Work
2017: Creative Summer Studio – Plymouth University
2017: Website Developer – The Loft & Marina Bar
2016: Front-End Developer – TellOnline
2015 – 2017: Student Ambassador – Plymouth University
EDUCATION
2014 – 2017
BSC Digital Arts & Technology
Plymouth University
DAT covered a range of topics from Graphic Design to Website Development. I also learnt about Arduinos and Raspberry Pis! This was a great course for me due to loving tech and design. I graduated with a First Class Honours.
2012 – 2014
A-Levels: Graphic Design (A*), Photography (A*) & ICT (C)
Bridgwater College
I chose these A Levels as I was very passionate about them and wanted to learn more. Photography was very creative and I loved using real film development techniques. I created a human sized piece for my final project as I liked to push boundaries and do something different. Graphic Design was new to me, but I quickly picked up the Adobe Suite and a love for Typography. ICT was one of my stronger subjects, although it was mainly Microsoft Programs.
2009 – 20111
GCSES (7 As and 3 Bs)
Millfield
I achieved a chess scholarship to Millfield school where I studied my GCSEs.
Clubs: trampolining, clay pigeon shooting, netball, rounders and hockey
ACHIEVEMENTS
- First Class Graduate of Digital Art & Technology 2017
- Formation Zone Business Challenge Winner 2017
- University Dean’s Ambassador 2017
- Digital Plymouth Volunteer
- Olympic Chess Player (representing Wales)
- British Chess Champion U11
- British Girls Chess Champion U8-U16
SKILLS
Website Skills
WordPress
HTML & CSS
Shopify
Design Skills
Illustrator
After Effects
Photoshop
Software Used
Adobe Suite – Illustrator, Photoshop, After Affects
Project Management – Zoho Projects, Monday, Trello & Wrike
Zoho CRM
TESTIMONIALS
Bex Sutton
Graphic Designer (now at Primal Studio)
Megan is a fantastic manager. She effectively manages projects, meetings, employee and the overall operations of the company whilst keeping a positive outlook.
Daisy Bavage
Event & Hospitality Assistant
She was a great co-worker and a friend. I would’t be where I am without her support.
Joe Unitt
Junior Website Administrator
Awaiting Review!
Portfolio
- All
- Animation
- App Design
- Branding
- Coding
- Graphic Design
- University Projects
- Video Editting
- Web Design
TheNeedToLive Website
A Shopify store which sells student related products and offers discounts across national brands.
Mindsports Meetup Poster
A poster to appeal to the younger generation / parents to attend a fun Mindsports Meetup.
Whack A Mole – Leap Motion
A Leap Motion is a gesture control sensor. I programmed a whack a mole like game which uses the number of fingers to whack the mole at the numbered hole.
TMA International Video
A background video for TMA, showing everything the business does in small snippets.
Gamecon Poster
A family gaming event poster.
World Scrabble Championship 2018 Website
A one-page corporate HTML & CSS website.
Your Move, Human
An interactive chessboard that tells the players about the history of chess artificial intelligence. You play on a real board which is connected to an arduino that's coded to do different things at different points based of data from the chess clock.
Picstory Advert
Picstory is a new app encouraging people to explore the outdoors. We created this video advert and brand to represent the client's brief.
3D Animation – IVT Dome
This was a group university project where we had to create 3D animations for an IVT Dome. We created it using Blender and After Affects. My Contributions: Group leader, Concept, creating the final piece, the chess section, the introduction, the transitions and the ending!
Camper Rater – Mobile App
A Phonegap mobile app which had to include using the camera, storing photos and using a database.
Event Report – Qatar
I created a double page event summary document for the 4th Mindsports World Championships.
Premediation Project – Feeling Sounds
We had to give someone the feeling of being where the music described. Either by taste, experience or feelings. We used uncomfortable textures, soil and water to create the feeling of being in a damp dark place. View the video to listen to the sound!
Contact
Let’s Connect
Reach Me
based in Plymouth, UK
megan-owens
@outlook.com