Lauren Lazzara

8914 W. 123rd St. Palos Park, IL 60464  www.LaurenLazzara.com

Phone: 708.227.6971  E-Mail: Lauren.Lazzara@gmail.com  Twitter: @LaurenLazzara

Objective
Seeking an entry-level public relations position.
Characteristics include:
 Extremely organized and detail oriented.
 Strong understanding of traditional and social media.
 Determined, energetic work ethic.

Education
Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
Bachelor of Arts degree in public relations and minor in marketing, May 2010
Major GPA 3.25/4.0 Cumulative GPA 2.88/4.0

John Cabot University, Rome, Italy, Summer 2008

 Increased cultural awareness through Introductory Italian, on-site experiences and student activities.

Experience
Caffeine Communications Co. Intern, Chicago, IL June 2010-Current
 Used Cision to compile and update media lists for pitching
 Pitched stories and distributed press releases to local and national media
 Brainstormed and contributed creative ideas and strategies for clients
 Covered daily media trends relating to clients
 Conducted Research and created consumer profiles

Marquette Tribune Classified Assistant, Milwaukee, WI August 2009-May 2010

 Answered phone calls and assisted with any questions, thereby providing excellent customer service
 Created classified advertisements in the Marquette Tribune using Adobe InDesign
 Created classified advertisements on the Marquette Tribune website by utilizing Word Press

Noreen Heron & Associates Intern, Chicago, IL May 2009-August 2009

 Organized the office in an efficient manner by filing and sorting press clippings
 Wrote press releases and radio spots for clients
 Created press kits and B roll, which were mailed and given to media at press openings
 Used Cision to build lists of media contacts for pitching

Marquette University Student Government PR Assistant, Milwaukee, WI August 2008-May 2009

 Provided free public relations services to campus student organizations
 Drafted news releases and developed E-lists for distribution to the student body
 Attended Marquette University Student Government Senate meetings
 Participated in community service projects

Activities
 Member of the Public Relations Student Society of America (2008-2010)
 Participant with Marquette University’s Special Events Committee where I helped to plan and implement
Marquette’s most popular event, “A Night of Chocolate” (2008-2009)