Megan Ballou

Photographer | Designer | Creative | Freelancer | Entrepreneur

Carroll, Iowa, United States

About

Experience

  • Founder at The Burning Spruce
    Sep 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

  • Megan Ballou Photography (7 yrs)
    • Freelance Editor
      Oct 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 10 mos

    • Freelance Photography
      Aug 2019 - Present · 7 yrs

  • WASPY'S - TEMPLETON, LLC ()
    • Kitchen Staff
      May 2019 - Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    • Gas Station Cashier
      May 2018 - Jan 2022 · 3 yrs 9 mos

      - Operated POS system transitions which included cash, credit cards, exchanges and return to maintain and accurate bookkeeping and cash flow - Managed money count to keep an adequate store bank in the safe and calculated bank drops from the drawers - Followed state regulations and laws regarding tobacco, alcohol, and lottery while providing excellent customer service

  • Graphic Designer at The Council on Sexual Assualt and Domestic Violence
    Jan 2019 - May 2019 · 5 mos

    In my Public Relations class we were given the opportunity to work with non profits in the Siouxland area. I worked with CSADV (The Council on Sexual Assualt and Domestic Violence) now Safe Place Main Responsibilities -

  • Morningside University ()
    • Longfellow Attendent
      Aug 2018 - May 2019 · 10 mos

    • Gallery Attendant
      Dec 2015 - May 2019 · 3 yrs 6 mos

      - Was the warm welcoming face at the gallery on campus, held a great amount of knowledge on the pieces on rotating and permanent displays to be able to answer guests' questions. - Would greet and help between 2 - 60 guests per shift. - Upheld confidentiality clauses and security practices to keep high profile pieces and artists safe.

    • Art Department Assistant
      Oct 2015 - May 2019 · 3 yrs 8 mos

      - Helped teach students how to properly matt and frame artwork for shows in Framing and Matting Workshops hosted multiple times a year - Delivered artwork around the campus and hung the pieces using techniques and placement to provide the best viewing experience and protect the longevity of the artwork - Provided service to facility as needed (setting up still lives for drawing classes, preparing supplies for future classes or workshops, distribute posters and promotional materials for upcoming events, and more)