Lauren C.

Hurst
lchurst@ilstu.edu ~ (847)-721-9010
1438 W Rue Paris Place, Inverness IL 60067

Education
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Science in Marketing
Cumulative GPA: 3.5/4.0

Normal, IL
Graduation May 2016

Internship Experience
American Classic Rides
Palatine, IL
Marketing Intern
May 2013 August 2013
Worked with head of marketing to develop marketing and social media strategies
for the companys unique product of renting classic American cars to individuals,
production studios as well as wedding and event planners.
Helped develop targeted calling lists to qualified potential customers
Participated in cold calling effort to introduce ACR and set up meetings with
potential clients.
Assisted in the execution of marketing events sponsored by the ACR.
Synergy 360
Chicago, IL
Marketing Intern
May 2014 August 2014
Worked with the owner in setting up the marketing infrastructure for the
Company, which was in its second full year of business. Synergy 360 provides
financial and marketing services to small companies.
Assisted in the planning and execution of marketing events for potential clients
Assisted in the preparation of direct marketing material
Hurst Equestrian Farms
Kildeer, IL
Owner
May 2014 Present
Developed business and marketing plan for the company, which goal is to buy
horses, train the horse for competition and then either lease or sale the horse. (Still
being developed)
Purchased three horses and in process of leasing two
Started a market analysis of local barns and trainers
Interned with Long Grove Farms as an apprentice to understand the operations of
a barn, the training and care of horses, and dealing with clients