Lauren Swearingen
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Highly disciplined, motivated, ambitious, innovative and versatile professional with admirable work ethic and success seeking a career in
public relations/communications
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Oliverios Ristorante - Aug. 2008-May 2011
Morgantown, WV
Restaurant Server/Caterer
• Led servers in delivering superior customer service and built relationships with all patrons
• Catered events such as luncheons, parties and weddings at local businesses and hospitals exclusively and efficiently
• Delegated responsibilities to younger servers to guarantee business was opened, operated and closed properly
West Virginia Democratic Party – Aug.-Nov. 2010
Morgantown, WV
Field Team Intern
• Set up campaign operations at field team office including developing contact lists, building a network and preparing documents
• Scheduled, interviewed and trained local volunteers to telephone bank and canvass
• Communicated information at student organization meetings and registered members to vote, gaining confidence in small-group
presentations
• Compiled and reported data from campaign events
• Supervised the Morgantown campaign office and monitored volunteers solely on Election Day
Carenbauer Wholesale Corporation - June-July 2008
Wheeling, WV
Special Events Promoter
• Coordinated public events to promote company contest and generate contestants
• Represented the nationally recognized brand, Anheuser Busch
JC Penney Company – Nov. 2007 -Feb. 2008
Triadelphia, WV
Sales Associate
• Remained knowledgeable of all sale promotions, policies regarding payment exchanges, and store security practices.
• Required to help develop new markets by soliciting new business when not serving customers
Kauffman’s Apparel of Wheeling – Jan.- May 2007
Wheeling, WV
Sales Associate
• Demonstrated customer service and listening skills with a genuine love of working with the public in a fast-paced store
• Succeeded in exceeding and meeting monthly sales quotas
Darker Tanning Salon and Gifts – Dec. 2004 -Aug. 2007
Wheeling, WV
Sales Associate
• Maintained exceptional customer service and gained familiarity with tools and techniques of communications
• Answered telephone, scheduled appointments, greeted customers, answered inquiries and used sales skills to communicate product
information and develop monthly deals and specials
EDUCATION:
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Science in Journalism
Morgantown, WV
Cumulative GPA: 3.2
Dean’s List: Fall 2009 and Fall 2010
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) – July 2011-present
Public Relations Students Society of America (PRSSA) - Aug. 2010-May 2011
Alpha Phi Fraternity - 2007-2011
Director of Chapter Facilities - 2009-2010