Lara West

Experience

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  Baylor University

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  Campus Visits Representative

  Arranged tours and professor appointments for prospective students, answered and directed phone calls. Gave tours of Baylor University to prospective students and their families

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  Waco Tribune-Herald

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Free-Lance Photographer

  Represented the Waco Tribune Herald taking pictures at community events; including football games,charity events, and award ceremonies

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  Baylor University

  May 2010 - Dec 2010

  Intern

  • Assisted in planning and executing the inauguration of the university president• Assisted with commencement and other Baylor University events• Created social medial campaign for the president’s inauguration and commencement ceremonies• Created database for certificates and congratulatory letters

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  Youth Villages

  Aug 2013 - Feb 2014

  Foster Care Recruiter/Trainer

  • Promoted Foster Care Program in the community through presentations • Recruited potential foster care parents• Trained and certified PATH class• Completed family home studies• Lead monthly support group

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  Bachman Academy

  Feb 2014 - Dec 2014

  Executive Assistant to the CEO/Headmaster

  • Planned and facilitated student events• Coordinated international travel for students • Scheduled quarterly board meetings• Prepared student transcripts • Provided administrative support to the CEO/Headmaster• Provided support services for the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee

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  Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association

  Dec 2014 - May 2017

  Executive Assistant

  • Create content and design monthly mailers and year-end documents/mailers.• Manage Ministries Social Media Pages (Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram) • Plan executive and donor travel arrangements/events• Plan and facilitate board meetings, dinners and executive monthly telephone calls• Coordinate President/CEOs travel arrangements, speaking engagements/calendar and serve as liaison and contact for speaking locations• Assist with advancement and donor relations • Maintain Donor Management Software Program, (ABILA) Show less

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  Ivy and Co Boutique

  Jun 2015 - Mar 2016

  Owner

  While maintaining full-time job, founded and operated a successful online boutique. Placed orders, researched trends, handled sales and marketing along with social media sites and all customer service.• Created social media site for all merchandise • Responsible for sales and marketing • Received and placed orders for customers• Mailed merchandise and handled all customer service sales

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  Altec

  Jun 2017 - now

  •Partner across departments and company businesses to implement and manage change related to new applications and the Modern Workplace. •Create, edit and lead company wide training; work instructions, training videos, in person classes•Create enterprise-wide Power Apps and Power Automates

  • Application Consultant

    Jun 2019 - now

  • Executive Project Specialist

    Jun 2017 - Jun 2019