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Lauren Walsh
2128 N. Sheffield Ave. 2F, Chicago, IL 60614 |(773) 578-0699 lwalsh12@mail.depaul.edu|@laur_walsh | portfolio: lrwalsh17.wix.com/portfolio
EDUCATION Expected June 2014

DePaul University, Chicago, IL Bachelor of Arts in Communication Cumulative GPA: 3.6/4.0 WORK EXPERIENCE DePaul University Career Center, Chicago, IL Communications and Editorial Intern

September 2012-Present

Writing and revising content for e-newsletters in Campaign Monitor, quarterly print newsletters, university wide publications and Career Center website Manage, edit, and distribute bi-weekly e-newsletter to 9,000 students in 6 colleges using Campaign Monitor Design promotion material and print marketing for 4-6 events a quarter using Microsoft Publisher Promote events and maintain fresh content on social media and blogging platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Wordpress Assemble and revise list of student, faculty, and staff contacts using Excel

Alpha Phi Omega, National Co-Ed Service Fraternity Vice President of Service/Volunteer

April 2012 April 2013

Cultivating relationships with not for profit and charity organizations in Chicago, such as Franciscan Outreach Kitchen and Boy Scouts of America Planning service events for 60 people over a 10 week period Presenting and explaining service opportunities at weekly chapter July 2011 September 2012

DePaul University Career Center, Chicago, IL Front Desk Receptionist

Provided welcoming and knowledgeable customer service by phone and in person Informed students, parents, and alumni about Career Center resources and events, such as, Depaul.Experience, PCAP services, and Student Employment Scheduled appointments and monitored calendars for multiple advisors using Microsoft Outlook Promoted Career Center resources, workshops, and events to increase awareness on campus Assisted students with hiring paperwork including W-4 federal and state forms July 2008- August 2010

Big n' little Shoes, Chicago, IL Sales Associate

Administered personal service to customers, including measuring, fitting and advising Listened to customers needs and wants to provide effective customer service Advised elderly and/or disabled with specific needs for safety and comfort Maintained relationships with manufacturers and ordered stock as needed

Skills Proficient in Windows, Apple Products, Microsoft Office, InDesign, Adobe Premier, basic HTML, SPSS Proficient in New Media, such as Facebook, Twitter, Google +, Pinterest, Instagram, LinkedIn, Youtube, Flickr, Tumblr, Wordpress, and Posterous