Lauren C Sims
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professional summary
Determined, ambitious college graduate with experience in writing, editing, and producing entertainment and socially informative text and media visuals. I possess well developed communication and problem solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline intensive environment.
Education
B.S. English
Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA
December 2016
●GPA: 3.00/4.00
●Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Snapchat,Youtube) * Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Office)* Editing Software (InDesign, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro)* Publishing Software (WordPress, WIX, Squarespace, Feedly) *Marketing (Twitter Ads, Facebook Ads, SEO, Instagram Analytics/Ads)
Employment Experience
Redan High School ELA Teacher (SWNC)
Stone Mountain, Ga 09/2017- current
●Observed based on GTOI/GTDRI observational tool
●Held morning duty responsibilities during the academic school year
●Planned and created lessons based on Georgia Common Core Curriculum Standards
Redan High School SAT Coordinator
Stone Mountain, Ga 09/2016- current
●Provided techniques and testing strategies to students taking the SAT
●Provided students with supplemental study materials and resources (Khan Academy, The College Panda etc.)
●Observed improvement in students scores from primary attempts to secondary attempts
Valdosta State University Resources Room Supervisor
Valdosta, GA 02/2016 – 12/2016
●Managed and supervised all Resource Room shipments, materials, and project budgets
●Presented program proposals for RAs (Resident Assistants) seminars, events, and forums
●Organized and monitored Resource Room materials to housing personnel, staff, and volunteers
H&R Block Executive Assistant
Valdosta, GA 01/2015 – 03/2015
●Provided exceptional customer service in house and via office telephone
●Presented and hosted informational company seminars and forums
●Managed tax representative’s client schedules and office meetings
Internships and technical experience
Editing and Publishing
Vibe Magazine, Inc. Intern
New York, NY 05/2016 – 07/2016
-Pitched daily article concepts and topics
-Submitted quality articles for the VIBE Magazine website
-Collaborated with fellow interns to create a Millennial targeted magazine
OnTap Magazine, Inc. Shoot Coordinator/Writer
Valdosta, GA 01/2016 – 12/2016
Full Bloom Holistics LLC. Content Writer/ Coordinator
Atlanta, GA 09/2012 – present
ODRADEK Literary Magazine Editor
Valdosta, GA 01/2016 – 12/2016
Get it “Write” Consulting Services Content Writer/Intern
Valdosta, GA 09/2014 – 12/2016
Kontrol Magazine, Inc. Intern
Remote 09/2014 – 05/2015
-Authored and edited quality entertainment based articles
-Responsibly met deadlines daily
-Pitched creative methods of marketing