Lauren Staff

Education
Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications-News (May 2019)
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
GPA: 3.73/4.00

Experience
WUFT (January 2017-Present)
Radio Reporter, Gainesville, FL
Covering local Gainesville new stories and creating radio sound stories and wraps

The Independent Florida Alligator Newspaper (August 2015- Present)

Sports Writer, Gainesville, FL
Covering the University of Florida athletic teams- including gymnastics, track and field,
swimming and diving, and soccer
Copy-editing sports articles using AP Style Guidelines

Florida Power & Light/Nextera Energy (May 2016-August 2016)

Employee Benefits Intern, Juno Beach, FL
Working to design and create resources to educate NextEra employees on their
benefit options- including 401k and pension plans, as well as health insurance
Helped planned and prepare materials for Open Enrollment
Assisted the Marketing and Communications division in creating a variety of employee
communications regarding benefits including targeted emails, employee portal articles,
videos, and mailing physical reminders

Menchies Frozen Yogurt (August 2014- Present)

Shift Leader, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Welcomed and maintained long-term relationships with repeat customers
Restocking
Accurately counting drawers at the end of each shift
Worked through senior year of high school and now on breaks from school

Florida Power & Light (June 2014- August 2014)

Sales and Property Tax Intern, Juno Beach, FL
Helped conduct internal audits within department
Assisted in documenting and updating exemption records and files

Kilwin's Chocolates & Ice Cream (December 2011- July 2014)

Shift Supervisor, Jupiter, FL
Directed other employees through their daily routines
Interacted with customers to make sure that they have a satisfactory experience