LAUREN LEWIS

Los Angeles, CA | (323)-337-4194 | laurenclewispr@gmail.com | laurenclewis.weebly.com

EXPERIENCE
Interim Events Specialist March 2020 - Present
● Collaborate with multiple teams, streamlining details of events and room blocks throughout the
property to ensure cohesive results
● Act as the primary point of contact for the Area Sales team in generating leads, turning over quotes,
and securing payment methods
● Maintain communication with incoming groups from start to finish, making reservations, coordinating
concessions, setting up meeting rooms, and handling billing
Guest Services Representative February 2019 - Present
Courtyard by Marriott; El Segundo, CA
● Perform administrative duties including answering phone calls, taking messages, adjusting billing,
coordinating accommodations, preparing paperwork, and monitoring reservations
● Maintain a high level of organization and professionalism while dealing with sensitive information
Public Relations Intern January 2019 - May 2019
Jet Black Public Relations; Los Angeles, CA
● Acted as the sole contact for the Los Angeles division
● Conducted email marketing campaigns, compiled pitch calendars, drafted and distributed pitches to
editors
● Performed client services duties, coordinated communications between clients and editors informing
clients of press placement, and arranged potential press opportunities
● Maintained media contact listings and notes based on interactions from outreach efforts

EDUCATION
California State University, Dominguez Hills​ – Carson, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Communications: Concentration in Advertising/Public Relations, May 2019
Distinctions: Cum Laude, Honors List (Fall 2017, Fall 2018 & Spring 2019)

West Los Angeles College​ – Culver City, CA

Associate of Arts, Communication Studies, June 2017
Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts & Sciences: Behavioral and Social Sciences, June 2017
Distinctions: Cum Laude, Dean’s Honor (Fall 2016 & Spring 2017)

AWARDS
Associate of the Month, ​August 2019 and January 2020