Lauren A. Chu
Portfolio: https://chula**.wixsite.com/website
Wayne, PA 19087 215-***-****
adzwmu@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA
August 2019 - May 2023 B.A. in English & Studio Art WORK EXPERIENCES
Public Relations Intern at McNeil, Gray, and Rice
Communications Boston, MA
May 2022 - July 2022
I called large companies and corporations to market McNeil, Gray, and Rice's (MGR's) advertising services. I spoke to CEOs, CFOs, and sales directors to promote opportunities for the companies to be highlighted in feature articles via MGR's editorial team.
Social Media Manager, Editor, & Contributing
Writer at The Gettysburgian Gettysburg, PA
(July 2022-May 2023) I managed the Instagram page
(@gettysburgian) for The Gettysburgian newspaper & magazine, revamping the Instagram feed and designing news article-related posts through Canva. I also advertised events hosted by The Gettysburgian and worked with fellow editorial staff to discuss ideas for articles including features, news, and opinions.
The Mercury Literary Magazine Gettysburg, PA
(Spring 2022-Spring 2023) I was the lead art editor for the college literary magazine, The Mercury. I worked with fellow members of our editorial board in selecting art pieces to exhibit in our published magazines and attended staff meetings.
RECOGNITIONS - GETTYSBURG COLLEGE
Designed The Gettysburgian newspaper’s current logo Dean’s Commendation List - Spring 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2022
Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society
Painting Won First Place in the Schmucker Gallery
Juried Student Exhibition; Sold to a Gettysburg
College family for $500
Social Chair, Media Coordinator, & Choreographer at Zouave Dance Company
Member of Gettysburg Ski Club
Member of the Eisenhower Institute from 2020-2021
Volunteer at Sherfy Farms for Food Donations
Tutor at El Centro for Local Elementary Students
PROFICIENT TECHNOLOGIES
Canva
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft PowerPoint
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
LANGUAGES
English (Native Speaker/Fluent)
Spanish (Elementary Proficiency)
Cantonese (Beginner-Elementary Proficiency)
Hostess & Busser at NECTAR Restaurant & Lounge
Berwyn, PA
June 2018 - PRESENT
I learned skills in the fine dining industry. I edited and proofread NECTAR’s website and print menus. I also packed takeout orders & assisted customers in placing reservations over the phone and online via OpenTable’s software as well as helping servers clean silverware and reset tables. Cashier/Sales Associate at Party Fair Berwyn, PA June 2018 - September 2018
I assisted customers in checking-out purchases.
I helped assemble balloon bouquet orders for customers. I checked and restocked merchandise and swept and cleaned aisles and displays before closing.