Lauren Ambrose

Education
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia
Bachelor of Arts: Communication Studies, May 2015
Concentration: Public Relations
Minor: Dance
Honors: Presidents List Fall 2014, Deans List Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011
Public Relations Experience
Intern, The American Shakespeare Center, August 2014-January 2015
9 Devised & implemented publicity plan for web application launch
9 Created written materials for Facebook, Twitter & local publications
9 Managed & generated content for organizations Twitter account
National Competitor, NIET-AFA Tournament 2013, JMU Speech Team, August 2012-May 2013
9 Researched, constructed & performed speeches at tournaments across nation
Intern, Rubin Communications Group, May-August 2014
9 Produced

& edited social media content for international online contest that gained media
coverage across North America
9 Responsible for drafting & editing press releases & other collateral material for numerous clients
Public Relations Committee Member, Sigma Alpha Omega Christian Sorority, January 2015-April 2015
9 Design, organize & promote fall recruitment & other campus-wide events through Facebook
9 Managed organizations Twitter account for 3 months
Media Experience
Contestant, Love Talk Film Festival, Distance Makes the Communication Grow Stronger?, February 2015
9 Compiled research, conducted interviews, produced & edited documentary
Other Work Experience
Server, Aramark Services: JMU Special Event Catering, August 2013-April 2015
9 Utilize attentiveness to detail, teamwork & adaptability to execute events across campus
Cashier, The Skinny Dip Frozen Yogurt Bar, Summer 2014, 2013, 2012
9 Collaborated in team setting under various managers on daily basis
Student Speech Consultant, JMU Communication Center, January-May 2013
9 Educated peers in speech development & presentation for a variety of contexts
Memberships
9 Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), February 2014-April 2015
9 Secretary, Sigma Alpha Omega Executive Board, August 2014-April 2015
9 JMU Honors Program, January 2011-April 2015
Skills
Experienced in presentational speaking, proficient in iMovie, Microsoft Office Word & PowerPoint, competent
in Microsoft Office Excel, CisionPoint & SPSS