Lauren Walters12 Fairway Drive, Kennesaw, GA 30144 678–773–1348 lnw1992@gmail.com

Offer a balance of creative and analytical skills to support written communication initiatives, visual design, and social media marketing. Ability to research and organize fragmented items to create cohesive communication documents. Strong organization, communication, and collaboration skills influence workplace accomplishments and coursework for Master of Science, Information Design and Communication.

Technology SkillsMeltwater Central Desktop Movable Type Net Forum Propel HR Google Analytics

WordPress NetSuite HootSuite Wiki Twitter Facebook Pinterest Google+ LinkedInAdobe Reader, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

PROFESSIONAL & INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCEProfessional Photographers Association Atlanta, GA Jan. 2015 – Present Marketing / Communication Intern (manage 40-hour workweek and coursework for MS degree)

Develop blogging calendar according to analytics Draft, edit, and upload blog content Draft and edit consumer emails, press releases, and internal / external documents

Selected Accomplishment: Proven ability to quickly learn and daily use new website software and marketing skills

American Breast Care Marietta, GA Sept. 2013 – Dec. 2014Marketing Assistant (Interned 30-hour workweek while completing BS degree with GPA 3.5)

Communicated directly with retailers to design promotional invitations and create custom informationSelected Accomplishment: Retained beyond original internship date; recognized for quality design and excellent performance

Green Global Travel (GGT) Atlanta / Marietta GA May 2013 – Sept. 2013Social Media Assistant (Interned while working 20-hours weekly at Kennesaw University and as full time student)

Used social media platforms: Stumble Upon, Google+, Twitter, Facebook in social media marketing, public relations, and connecting to online communities to introduce GGT and maintain relationshipsSelected Accomplishment: Created graphic design concepts for new promotional endeavor

Citelighter New York, NY / Kennesaw, GA Dec. 2012 – May 2013Knowledge Expert (Interned while working 20-hours weekly at Kennesaw University and as full time student)

Researched and wrote knowledge cards; outlined vital thinking steps to support collegiate research papersSelected Accomplishment: Presented constructive feedback to colleagues on how to improve website for collegiate audience

Kennesaw University Library Kennesaw, GA Aug. 2010 – Sept. 2013Receptionist for Dean / Vice President, Library Services (worked 20-hours weekly while full time student)

Collaborated with and supported 35 employees and 15 student assistants Initiated action to meet co-workers, university, and external guest needs

Followed protocol to manage outdated government documents and communicate with in-state universities Selected Accomplishment: Designed special event posters and brochures for Library; built meaningful relationships with staff

HONORSRecipient of Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship (academic accomplishment) 12 consecutive semesters

Recognized for outstanding achievement in lower and upper level German classesPresented original paper at Pop Culture Assoc. / American Culture Assoc. 2011 Conference, San Antonio, TX

EDUCATIONSouthern Polytechnic University Marietta, GA

Master of Science, Information Design and Communication Anticipated Graduation December 2017Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA

Bachelor of Science, Communication in Media Studies GPA 3.5 July 2014