High School Vice President
Resume:
Lauren Werhan
Wichita, KS 67212
************@*****.***
EDUCATION
Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas
Elliott School of Communication
Bachelor of Communication, Strategic Communication Studies,
May 2012, GPA- 3.9 (Graduated Summa Cum Laude)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Director of Public Relations
Mel Hambelton Ford, Wichita, KS
August 2011 – September 2012
• Developed press releases, newsletters and fliers for distribution
• Wrote and edited content for newsletters, websites, reports and
marketing materials
• Planned and coordinated events for non-profit organizations and MHF
• Created an in-house newsletter for all MHF employees
• Identified, recommend, and implemented additional initiatives in line with MHF’s business goals
Miss Kansas 2010
Miss Kansas Organization (MKO), Pratt, KS
June 2010 – June 2011
• Represented MKO and traveled the state speaking at various
engagements and events (Traveled over 40,000 miles in a year)
• Formed business partnerships between MKO and community partners
• Negotiated sponsorships for MKO (A non-profit organization)
• Worked with recruitment chairs for the Sunflower Princess, Teen and Miss and Volunteer programs
• Held the title of 2010 Goodwill Ambassador for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Customer Experience Specialist
T-Mobile, Wichita, KS
June 2009 – June 2010
• Assisted with advertising and marketing projects; print ads, TV ads and scripts
• Engaged with customers and “right-fitting their needs”
• Sold wireless plans and accessories
Para educator/ Respite Care
Rainbows United, Wichita, KS
January 2009 – June 2010
• Supervised and educated a classroom of children
• Assisted the teacher in observing, recording, and charting behavior
• Maintained cleanliness of the classroom
AWARDS AND HONORS
• Miss Kansas 2010
• WSU Dean’s List
• WSU Academic Scholar
• Obtained a college 3.9 GPA
• Attained a high school 3.98 GPA
• Named 2008 Kansas State Scholar
• 2009 Miss America Community Service Award
• 2008 Outstanding Community Servant Award
• 2008 Miss Kansas Business Ambassador Award
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
• Goodwill Ambassador for Children’s Miracle Network and raised $3,000 for the CMN Hospitals.
• Coordinated and directed the 2009 Delta Gamma Miss America Lectureship event where over 700 people attended.
• Delta Gamma Vice President of Foundation- coordinated monthly events with Envision Rehabilitation Center and Larksfield Place.
• Coordinated Delta Gamma Pancake Feed which raised over $1,600.
• Spokesperson for Autism Waiver.
• Lobbyist for persons with developmental disabilities
• “Do the Deed: Deeds of Service” presenter.
• Young Professional Wichita Member
• Public Relations Society of America Member
• Public Relations Society of Kansas Member
• Children’s Miracle Network Hospital Volunteer
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