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Lauren Lazzara

8914 W. 123rd St. Palos Park, IL 60464


Phone: 708.227.6971  E-Mail: [email protected]

Objective

Seeking an entry-level public relations position.


Characteristics include:
 Extremely organized and detail oriented.
 Avid knowledge of new social media such as blogging, Facebook and Twitter.
 Determined, energetic work ethic.

Education
Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
Bachelor of Arts degree in public relations and minor in marketing, May 2010
Major GPA 3.25/4.0 Cumulative GPA 2.86/4.0

John Cabot University, Rome, Italy, Summer 2008


 Increased cultural awareness through Introductory Italian, on-site experiences and student activities.

Experience

Caffeine Communications Co. Intern, Chicago, IL June 2010-Current


 Used Cision to build media lists for pitching
 Pitched stories to editors and reporters
 Daily monitoring of media trends
 Brainstorm and contribute creative ideas for clients

Marquette Tribune Classified Assistant, Milwaukee, WI August 2009-Present


 Answer phone calls and assist with any questions, thereby providing excellent customer service
 Created classified advertisements in the Marquette Tribune using Adobe InDesign
 Created classified advertisements on the Marquette Tribune website by utilizing Word Press

Noreen Heron & Associates Intern, Chicago, IL May 2009-August 2009


 Organized the office in an efficient manner by filing and sorting press clippings
 Wrote press releases and radio spots for clients
 Created press kits and B roll which were mailed and given to media at press openings
 Attended meetings with clients
 Used Cision to build lists of media contacts for pitching to the media

Marquette University Student Government PR Assistant, Milwaukee, WI August 2008-May 2009


 Provided free public relations services to campus student organizations
 Drafted news releases and develop E-lists for distribution to the student body
 Attended Marquette University Student Government Senate meetings
 Participated in community service projects

Activities
 Active member in the Public Relations Student Society of America
 Participant with Marquette University’s Special Events Committee where I helped to plan and implement
Marquette’s most popular event, “A Night of Chocolate” (2008-2009)

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