LAUREN WELCH 53 Heather Way~ Wood River, IL 62095 618.580.

1296 EDUCATION Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Bachelor of Science in Community Health Education Misslaurenwelch@gmail.com

Edwardsville, IL Expected: May 2014

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills, problem solving skills, organizational skills, time management skills, strong customer service mindset, computer skills- Microsoft word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet knowledgeable, minimal Spanish, grant writing skills
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE Public Affairs Intern Planned Parenthood Educating patients and community on the Affordable Healthcare act Lobbying and speaking with legislators regarding bills Organizing community outreach events Conducting clerical work Weekend Team Member Lowes Home Improvement Address customers questions regarding locating merchandise Shelf and organize products Cashier Sears Appliance and Hardware Completed payment and return transactions Answered in store phone calls, and directed to proper department Event Planner SIUE Event Services Authorized and coordinated events held on SIUE campus Contacted customers to confirm scheduled events Jan 2014- Apr 2014 St. Louis, MO

Oct 2013 - Present Granite City, IL

Nov 2012 - Oct 2013 Edwardsville, IL

May 2012 - Aug 2012 Edwardsville, IL

Tutor/Camp Counselor May 2009 - Mar 2011 America Reads Program SIUE Edwardsville, IL Facilitated social and physical activities at YMCA summer day camp Assisted middle school students with homework assignments Monitored at-risk youth attending the Youth Complex Center during social activities and acted as mentor to provide safe alternatives and encourage healthier decision-making VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE National Kidney Foundation, SIUE Student Nurse Achievement Organization, American Cancer Society, Rosewood Care Center, Missouri Medicaid Coalition, Planned Parenthood HONORS AND ACTIVITIES Deans List (4 semesters), Eta Sigma Gamma National Health Education Honorary Society , Scholarships - Lorraine D. Williams, AmeriCorps, General Assembly, Academic and Excellence, SIUE Emperial Dance Team President