Lauren O.

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Education
Boston University College of Communication Bachelor of Science in Communication Concentration in Public Relations; Minor in French Boston University Paris Internship Program Boston, MA Expected May 2013 Current GPA: 3.7/4.0 Paris, France August December 2011

Experience
Zazil Media Group PR/Marketing Assistant Manage review cycles Distribute and blog press releases; assist with editorial outreach Assist with press appointments at trade shows Boston, MA September 2012 Present

Desiree Spinner Events Osterville, MA Event Planning and PR Intern June 2012 Present Plan photo shoots by communicating with vendors; collaborate with PR agency to procure features Tweet, pin, and instagram for Desiree Spinner Events and La Petite Peach (lifestyle blog) Assist with coordinating weddings and company events Zazil Media Group Marketing Intern Researched and updated various media lists Updated client coverage grids and compiled reports Boston, MA January May 2012

MEEDEXMeeting Destination Experts Paris, France Events Services Intern November December 2011 Translated over a hundred online newsletter articles/interviews from French to English Updated the contact database to help complete Meedex Pro Guide, sent annually to industry professionals EMC Corporation Hopkinton, MA Internal and Executive Communications Intern June - August 2010 ; December 2010 - January 2011 Created a catalog of all internal communications vehicles company-wide for departmental reference Wrote stories for the company intranet Assisted with building an executive leadership presentation from start to finish Led and produced Childrens Day event communication: promo, brochure, story, and video clips Broadway Across AmericaBoston Boston, MA Public Relations Intern August - December 2010 Organized press clips for four shows, updated media contacts, and maintained calendar of local events Assisted at show press nights and special related events, supporting the Public Relations Coordinator

Activities & Awards

Member of National Society of Collegiate Scholars Member of Public Relations Student Society of America Recipient of a merit-based, half-tuition scholarship to Boston University 2010 - 2012 2009 - 2012 2009

Skills

Computer: Knowledge of PC and Macintosh formats: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher; Understanding of various social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Linkedin, Blogs, YouTube; Experience with: FileMaker Pro, InDesign, Cision, Campaign Monitor, Constant Contact Language: Intermediate French