Lauren Pinkston

| pinklaur@my.dom.edu |

(314) 604-5547

7900 W Division St, River Forest, IL 60305

Objective: To foster a career in communications
Education
Dominican University, River Forest, IL
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and Apparel Merchandising
Expected Graduation: May 2016
GPA: 3.8/4.0
Deans List every semester of enrollment
Awards: Mazzuchelli Scholars Program, Presidential Scholarship, Outstanding Senior in Journalism Program
Work Experience
Dominican Star Newspaper: August 2013 May 2015
Digital Editor
Rebuilt newspaper Word Press website for more professional aesthetic and efficiency
Regularly managed content, uploaded simultaneously with the release of printed newspaper
Scheduled daily social media posts on Facebook and Twitter to drive traffic to website
Manage reader comments and posts
Muse Boutique, Oak Park, IL
Sales Associate and Key Holder: October 2013 February 2016
Served and assisted customers during and following store visit
Merchandise products within the store displays
Worked with the customer to resolve problems and style for particular needs or event
Dominican University, River Forest, IL
Welcome and Information Desk Team Agent: August 2012 Present
Welcome visitors to campus by directing them to their desired department or event
Review and answer inquiries from patrons and callers
Use computer applications to develop a Weekly Events document to inform 20 other team members
Internships
VolunTeen Nation, Virtual/Remote
Communication Intern: Summer 2013
Created 5 weekly newsletters sent to over 500 contacts
Wrote 10 service related blogs
Edited and posted blogs from other interns and contributing writers
Contacted school administrators to promote VolunTeen Nation
The Costume Department, Cape Town, South Africa
Wardrobe Stylist Intern: September - December 2015
Worked on set for photo shoots as personal assistant
Styled models and actors for various roles in a variety of shoots for differing clients
Worked with props to ensure scenes were aesthetically created
Assisted in cutting, sewing, and other factors for production of costume
Meyvn Shop, Chicago, IL
Menswear Retail and Merchandising Intern: March 2014 August 2014
Assist with launching a retail business from the ground up
Organize inventory including checking in new merchandise and photography for web presence
Activities
Fashion Club: Public Relations Officer (2013/14) & Vice President of Marketing and Communications (2014/15)
Dominican Star Newspaper Reporter and Fashion Focus Columnist: Fall 2012 - present
Student Blogger for the American Institute of Foreign Study (AIFS): Fall 2014 and Fall 2015
Study Abroad: Limerick, Ireland (Fall 2014), Stellenbosch, South Africa (Fall 2015)
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office Programs
Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
Other: Word Press, Joomla, Constant Contact