Lauren Crain
San Antonio, Tx 78218 ************@*****.***
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OBJECTIVE
Enthusiastic and driven professional seeking Project Coordinator position that can utilize the communication and organization skills gained from 3+ years in education industry in order to assist in the planning and production of projects, build and promote business relations, and provide stakeholder satisfaction. SKILLS AND HIGHLIGHTS
● Microsoft O ce
● Google Drive
● Graphic Design Software
● Event and Project Planning
● Marketing
● Leadership
● Interpersonal Communication
● Written Communication
● Public Speaking
● Organization
● Critical Thinking
● Quick Learning Ability
EXPERIENCE
Social Media and Marketing Coordinator Jul 2016 - Sept 2016 The Trinity Market - San Antonio, Tx
● Gathered marketing research through polls, surveys, and questionnaires
● Managed all social media sites including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and Yelp
● Helped produce a clear marketing plan to increase customers
● Utilized di erent means of traditional and digital marketing sources to increase brand awareness
● Enrolled in courses to enhance knowledge about social media and online marketing
● Updated and maintained organization website
● Created website blog to ful ll organization’s mission
● Created informative weekly newsletters and increased open rates by 5-10%
● Established various marketing campaigns through di erent mediums
● Generated creative yers to promote events and partnerships
● Partnered with outside organizations to do cross-promotional marketing
● Produced engaging content and plan to increase SEO
● Planned events with outside organizations to increase brand awareness Teacher (Professional Communication) & Coach (Debate) Aug 2014 - Jun 2016 Seven Lakes High School - Katy, Tx
● Planned and hosted 3 T.F.A. Speech and Debate Tournaments
Organized the projects from initiation to completion
● Coordinated 2 Speech and Debate Banquets
Oversaw initiation and execution
● Developed curriculum for entire Professional Communication Department
Created and shared Google Slides presentations and Google Docs detailing lesson plans
● Stayed up to date with emerging communication research and information to update existing presentations and lesson plans
● Directed students on professionalism and communication techniques in the workplace
● Communicated proactively with students, team members, parents, and administrators
● Adapted lesson plans and communication styles to correspond to speci c class and student needs
● Analyzed and tracked student progress and created subsequent plans based on data collected
● Created, updated, and maintained two class websites on Canvas
● Coached students on speaking and debating skills ACCOMPLISHMENTS
● Graduated Summa cum Laude
● Received “Exceeds Expectations” on all
Teacher Performance Evaluations
● Led 44 students to T.F.A. State
● Improved student interpersonal
communication skills tenfold
● Re ned student written communication
skills
● Successfully planned 4 large-scale events
● Elevated department communication
methods
● Increased web tra c and website SEO
● Boosted Newsletter open rates by 5-10%
● Enhanced social media reach by 55%
● Strengthened market foot tra c
CERTIFICATIONS
● TEA Speech Certi cation (7-12)
Valid 05/2013 - 12/2018
● Currently Enrolled in CAPM Certi cation
Course via Master of Project Academy
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
● Project Management Institute
EDUCATION
Texas State University - San Marcos, Tx May 2013
Major - B.A. Communication Studies Summa Cum Laude - 3.9 GPA Minor - Psychology & Teacher Certi cation