MAREN FULLERTON
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
Edina High School 2022 Graduate
3.9 Weighted GPA, Zephyrus Publication, Concert and Jazz Band, Varsity Soccer and Basketball, Equality Group Leader
University of Oregon Projected 2026 Graduate
Pursuing a BA in Advertising and Political Science as a third-year student, 3.68 GPA, Dean’s List Student, Direct Admit to the SOJC, Students for Choice Member
City of Edina | Guest Services, Multimedia Production Intern | June-Sept. 2024
Produced video content to inform 47,000 residents. Increased reel output to 2-3 reels per week and Instagram followers by 125% to 14k. Live broadcasted, programmed City meetings in public access television. Launched City meetings podcast. Recorded and photographed City events.
School of Journalism and Communications | Technical Director, Audio Engineer, Teacher’s Assistant | Nov. 2023-Present
Directed DuckTV and Oregon News productions on switcher and graphics. Managed a team of control room producers and talent. Recorded lectures and interviews between Damian Radcliffe and media professionals for the Demystifying Media Podcast. Assisted in teaching audio and video equipment in storycraft classes.
EXTRACURRICULARS
3.9 Weighted GPA, Zephyrus Publication, Concert and Jazz Band, Varsity Soccer and Basketball, Equality Group Leader
University of Oregon Projected 2026 Graduate
Pursuing a BA in Advertising and Political Science as a third-year student, 3.68 GPA, Dean’s List Student, Direct Admit to the SOJC, Students for Choice Member
WORK EXPERIENCE
City of Edina | Guest Services, Multimedia Production Intern | June-Sept. 2024
Produced video content to inform 47,000 residents. Increased reel output to 2-3 reels per week and Instagram followers by 125% to 14k. Live broadcasted, programmed City meetings in public access television. Launched City meetings podcast. Recorded and photographed City events.
School of Journalism and Communications | Technical Director, Audio Engineer, Teacher’s Assistant | Nov. 2023-Present
Directed DuckTV and Oregon News productions on switcher and graphics. Managed a team of control room producers and talent. Recorded lectures and interviews between Damian Radcliffe and media professionals for the Demystifying Media Podcast. Assisted in teaching audio and video equipment in storycraft classes.
EXTRACURRICULARS
UO Rising | Production Specialist | Sept. 2023-Present
Manage AV production promoting sustainable practices. Produced a mini-documentary on local eating and another on indigenous sustainability. Rebranded our mascot, Delta Dude. Researched and designed social posts. Organized the Rising Games with Cotopaxi and Clean Creatives.
The Hostage Project | Jan. 2025-Present
Studies hostage diplomacy with Professor David Ewald and Jason Rezaian, Washington Post reporter and former wrongfully accused detainee. Strategized and executed the key project in DC to bring people to Freedom Alley. for a mural unveiling.
Media and Social Action Residential Community | Sept. 2022-June 2023
Produced a podcast about the effort to remove racist land covenants in Edina, MN called Hometown Secrets. Filmed a mini-documentary on an intramural basketball team. Organized a “Reproductive Rodeo” to provide safe sex and reproductive healthcare resources.
Allen Hall Advertising | Project Manager for UO Hockey | Sept. 2024-Present
Organized a team of 12 advertising students on the UO Hockey Account. Scheduled meetings, recorded of client agreements, set deadlines using a workback schedule, and approving deliverables.
Manage AV production promoting sustainable practices. Produced a mini-documentary on local eating and another on indigenous sustainability. Rebranded our mascot, Delta Dude. Researched and designed social posts. Organized the Rising Games with Cotopaxi and Clean Creatives.
The Hostage Project | Jan. 2025-Present
Studies hostage diplomacy with Professor David Ewald and Jason Rezaian, Washington Post reporter and former wrongfully accused detainee. Strategized and executed the key project in DC to bring people to Freedom Alley. for a mural unveiling.
Media and Social Action Residential Community | Sept. 2022-June 2023
Produced a podcast about the effort to remove racist land covenants in Edina, MN called Hometown Secrets. Filmed a mini-documentary on an intramural basketball team. Organized a “Reproductive Rodeo” to provide safe sex and reproductive healthcare resources.
Allen Hall Advertising | Project Manager for UO Hockey | Sept. 2024-Present
Organized a team of 12 advertising students on the UO Hockey Account. Scheduled meetings, recorded of client agreements, set deadlines using a workback schedule, and approving deliverables.
This is all great.
But here’s what won’t show up in my content:
I am driven, but calm under pressure. I learned that from competitive soccer and basketball.
I see the big picture and I find a way to execute it. I learned that from playing trumpet and guitar.
I can grapple with nuanced and contradictory concepts. I learned that by engaging in political discourse.
I am unafraid to ask questions and I understand that my best ideas are collaborative. I learned that by working in teams.
But what do I want with it all?
To use creative strategies for political progress in a nonprofit, NGO, within government, or in a nonprofit specific advertising agency as a communications strategist.
I love to try everything once and I am versatile, from technical direction to project management. I have not siloed myself into a single position, which means I have the skills to take something from start to finish.
Climate issues, hostage diplomacy and women’s development are important to me.
Being outside brings me peace and perspective. While I am always invested in current events, I could talk forever about how disconnected we are from our environment. Freedom and time to camp, hike and disappear into nature (within reason) is something I will always protect in my life.
Climate issues, hostage diplomacy and women’s development are important to me.
Being outside brings me peace and perspective. While I am always invested in current events, I could talk forever about how disconnected we are from our environment. Freedom and time to camp, hike and disappear into nature (within reason) is something I will always protect in my life.