Laural Simeon
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******.******@*****.***
Objective
- Dynamic, fast paced work environment in which communication
skills, team work, as well as innovative thinking are required to complete
a task. Experience in event planning, administrative work, and strong
oratorical skills, vibrant and enthusiastic about being creative.
Independent leader but takes directions well. Proficient in Microsoft
Office, Avid pro editing tools, Windows movie maker, as well as four years
of French and two of Arabic.
Reliable...trust worthy...dependable...fast learner...Work well
with others ...hard worker
Work experience (paid and
volunteer)
LHorizon Media, Social Media and Relations Marketing Intern
2009-2010
. Buzz Monitoring
- Tracking, analyzing, and monitoring social media trends as they
pertain to a campaigns or brands.
. Publisher outreach
- Creating site lists, contacting publishers, and sending products to
publishers for reviews.
. Pitching multimedia campaigns for brands
Palms For Life Fund, Project Assistant 2009
. Managing social media sites for the foundation
. Coordinating logistics for upcoming events
-securing locations, publisher out reach, managing guest list
. Filming and editing content for online publications
Lush Life Social Media Manager 2009
? Managed multiple Social Media sites on behalf of
the company
? Attended and promoted events on behalf of the
different alcohol brands
? Managed and created blog content
KJLH Radio 102.3 fm marketing intern 2009
? Writing and editing copy for on air promotions
? Researching and contacting advertisers
? Compiling and leads forwith the marketing and sales
department
? Managing online promotions
NassauNews.0rg 2006- 2009
? Online journalist (writing and editing)
? Shooting and editing footage
? posting to online blog sites
? Researching and producing stories and packages
Nassau Suffolk Services for the Autistic (NSSA); 2008-2009
? Providing Saturday Recreational activities for the
students of the NSSA.
? Teachers assistant
? Recording and observing behaviors
Residential Programs, Resident Assistant, Fall 2007- Spring
2009
(2008 new RA of the year, Above and Beyond RA two years in a
row)
. Filing weekly occupancy reports
. Event planning
. Counseling and mediation
. Expanding the Living Learning community
. Interfacing with administration, students, and
parents
. Budget management
. Policy enforcer
. Build community in the residence halls
WRHU Radio Hofstra University 88.7 fm, 2006-2009
? On air DJ for morning show and Jazz caf
? Host of the "League of Our Own" Women's talk show
? Producing and editing packages and shows
? Engineering shows using master control.
P.H.E.D Office (Program for the Higher Education of the
Disabled); 2006- 2009 note taker
Tutoring office: 2006- 2009 tutoring math and Arabic
Crystal Stairs Inc. summer; 2005 and 2007:
Crystal Stairs, Inc is a non-profit organization, dedicated to helping
low-income families find quality childcare.
( Intern for the Public Affairs Department
( Interviewed providers in order to compile press releases
( Provided coordinating support for a parent advocacy project
(created flyers, handled correspondence, and helped to develop meeting
agendas)
Education
- Palisades Charter High School Graduate
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Hofstra University graduate dual major in Broadcast Journalism and
Psychology