Laura Meyer

Experience

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  The Morning Journal

  Feb 1990 - Nov 1990

  Profile Correspondent

  Interviewed local personalities and delivered their story to the readership

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  Lorain City Schools

  Sept 1998 - Jun 2005

  Teacher/Department Chairperson, Lorain Admiral King High School

  While working for Lorain City Schools, my primary roll was as a classroom teacher providing a challenging curriculum to my students, preparing them for their collegiate experiences. I also was the English Department Chairperson of Admiral King High School. My other rolls included Student Council Advisor, Mentor to the Lorain City Schools/Ashland University/Lorain County Community College Diversifying the Teaching Force Program, grant writing, curriculum writing, and ski club advisor.

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  Five Seasons Sports Club

  Jan 2006 - Oct 2009

  Fitness Director

  Managed the day to day fitness activities of our family sports club from the personal training to the group exercise classes

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  Examiner.com/Boston

  Dec 2009 - Sept 2014

  Health and Fitness Journalist

  Web journalist for examiner.com/Boston writing about health and fitness for the Boston market

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  Charles Street Family Chiropractic

  Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Spinal Decompression Manager

  Created marketing pieces to raise awareness of the health benefits of spinal decompression as well as oversaw and administered the treatment protocols for our patients

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  Harvard University

  Jul 2010 - Jul 2010

  Harvard Institute for School Leadership Conference Facilitator

  •Facilitated small group discussion •Guided group to establish their targeted academic growth plan, create PowerPoint presentation for their respective BOE, and create a timeline for implementation

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  Sanford-Brown College

  Sept 2010 - Aug 2014

  Director of Career Services

  •Chaired Institutional Effectiveness Plan responsible for updating institutional data and focus to reflect the current status of the college•Instituted the Student Ambassadors Organization whose members functioned as college representatives in the community, developed service events, and participated in college events operations•Developed a variety of workshops designed to prepare students for their careers •Created internal marketing pieces to guide prospective students on departmental offerings and current students on their career plans •Spear-headed the planning and facilitation of the 2011 graduation ceremony•Cultivated relationships between the college and Boston business community which provided internship opportunities for students in the business program•Worked with the education department to place students on internships by creating a timeline to guide students, developing an internship seminar to prepare students, and cultivating relationships in the medical community for student internship placement•Assisted in the writing and implementation of the New Student Orientation seminar•Analyzed school survey data, identified strengths and weaknesses, and implemented a plan and timeline for improvement as part of the campus retention plan•Created, wrote and edited newsletters for various departments in the college•Provided Anatomy, English and Communication course instruction to students in the Medical Arts Program and Business Administration Program•Identified community resources for students in need•Assisted students in applying for and securing housing•Established connections with area shelters and food banks Show less

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  Laurameyerediting.com

  Jan 2012 - now

  Editor/Owner

  I provide expert editing and formatting of academic work, specializing in dissertations and theses, as well as articles, websites, and literary works. *Proficient with APA formatting *Grammar specialist *Oxford comma advocate

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  Www.oceanfrontconciergeservices.com

  Jun 2013 - Dec 2017

  Owner, Oceanfront Concierge Services

  If you are looking for a way to get it all done and simplify your life, yet still be able to attend to those little extras, you have come to the right place. Oceanfront Concierge Services is designed with you in mind. We tackle the errands, the tasks, and the events that you don’t have time to do or just don’t want to do! Moving? We can help you sort, organize, pack and unpack your home. Opening your home for the summer? Let us schedule the appointments, stock your pantry and get your home move-in ready. On vacation in our area and looking for a personal trainer? Let us find one for you! Seeking someone to check in on your home while you are away? We are at your service to do weekly walk throughs to ensure everything is as you desire. If you have rental property, let us greet your guests, provide courtesy check-ins throughout their stay, and make services available to them. See www.oceanfrontconciergeservices.com for more information! Show less

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  Northeastern University

  Aug 2016 - now

  Cooperative Education Faculty

  I teach and advise graduate students in the Information Systems and Energy Systems programs. Additionally, I work on developing new and maintaining current relationships with employers to help meet their needs with talented individuals in our programs. I have developed a passion for international students and strive to provide a support system for them as they pursue their academic goals.