Lauren D. Hoffman
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Communications graduate highly motivated with great interpersonal skills. Fast Learner with a
strong passion for setting and achieving goals. Extremely organized and goal driven. Impressive
interpersonal skills and time management.
Key Skills
Cameras: Canon GL2 / XL2
Editing Software: Adobe Audition / Photoshop Avid (video & audio)
Other Applications: Skylla (Music Program Director) Microsoft Office Suite Teleprompter Software
Systems: Windows and Mac OS
Education
Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL
BFA in Communication Studies (Specialization in Mass Communication/Broadcast News),
Dec. 2010
GPA: 3.16/4.00; Completed Coursework in Major Includes:
Public Relations in Sports/Society Electronic Production I & II
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Principles of Selling News Writing
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Perspectives on Sports and Media Media Sales and Advertising
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Project Highlights:
Camera Operator for WEIU Sports from 2008 2010
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Radio advertising sales consultant for 89.9 The Max Alternative
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Served as a member of the production crew for the induction ceremony for Professional Athletes and
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Sports Stars.
Recognized for my work in Showcase EIU on undergraduate research and scholarship creative
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activity.
Recognized for outstanding performance for WEIU.
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Lake Land College Mattoon, IL
Associates Liberal Arts, 2008
Associates in Radio/TV Broadcasting, 2008
Honors: High GPA Honors (all semesters);
Activities: Member of Student Government, On Air Radio Personality for WLKL, Sales and Production of
Marketing Promotions, Chief Public Information Officer for Lake Land College.
Work History
LONE STAR STEAKHOUSE EFFINGHAM, IL. 2006 2008/
2010
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, TRAINER/INTERVIEWER
PRESENT
PREMIER BROADCASTING EFFINGHAM, IL. 2011 PRESENT
ON AIR PERSONALITY
WEIU SPORTS CHARLESTON, IL. 2008 2010
CAMERA OPERATOR, AUDIO, TELEPROMPTER
ROC’S BLACKFRONT CHARLESTON, IL. 2008
2010
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, TRAINER
Effingham County Representative Effingham, IL. 2007
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2008
Fair Queen/Promoter of Agriculture
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