Lauren M. McClellan
276-791-0594 ◊ me@laurenmcclellan.com ◊ laurenmcclellan.com ◊ DC Metro Area
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WORK & RELATED EXPERIENCE
National Scholarship Office & The Honors College at Virginia Commonwealth University ◊ Richmond, Va.
Public Relations/Website Content Maintenance
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Aug 2012-present
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Create preliminary plan for development and alumni relations for Honors College
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Main contact for communications-related issues pertaining to National Scholarship Office
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Write profiles of recipients of awards such as Fulbright, Boren, Goldwater and Truman
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Work collaboratively with University Creative Services to create promotional materials
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Craft and edit press releases for recipients of prestigious awards
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Produce graphics and videos for marketing materials for National Scholarship Office
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Maintain and edit website content as part of large website redesign project
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Manage 6 student workers (office assistants) completing various communications-related projects
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Run social media (Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr) for Honors College and National Scholarship Office
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Advertise events for Honors College and National Scholarship Office
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Main AP Style editor in office
Office Assistant
◊ Jan 2012-Aug 2012
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Large data entry projects involving hundreds of students’ sensitive information
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Answer phones and provide assistance to visitors and callers to Honors College and National Scholarship Office
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Organize materials for National Scholarship Office information sessions
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Help manage social media accounts
Capital News Service at Virginia Commonwealth University ◊ Richmond, Va.
Correspondent/Reporter
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Jan 2014-May 2014
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Provide coverage of the General Assembly for around 70 client publications
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Contact Virginia politicians for source information
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Specific reporting focus on issues affecting the Hampton Roads area
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Coverage topics include transportation, economic and education issues
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Communicate with multiple editors across the state
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Shoot story-related DSLR photography