Laura Z

Laura Z

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Followers of Laura Z2000 followers
location of Laura ZGrand Rapids Metropolitan Area

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Digital creator

  • Education

    • Saint francis high school

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      3.9

      Activities and Societies: key cub

    • Grand Valley State University

      2016 - 2018
      Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) Advertising and public relations

      Activities and Societies: Advertising club and his house Non denominational group

    • Northwestern Michigan College

      2014 - 2016
      Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.) 3.2
  • Experience

    • AWAKE Chocolate

      Jan 2017 - May 2017
      Brand Ambassador

      Examples of events I've done are : phi sigma sigma chili cook off gamma phi beta black light volleyball tournament and gvsu pink representatives spring break event at 48west

    • Spoon University

      Mar 2017 - Dec 2017
      Writer

      Spoon University is a college blog that promotes food and health. My duties as a writer was to create content on a regular basis, as well as create new relationships with companies interested in being featured. Such as but not excluded to: Sips By, Happy Cat Cafe, Halo Top, Alternative Baking Company, Brandless, ChicoBags, and Nuts.com.

    • Campus Dining

      Apr 2017 - Apr 2017
      Peer to Peer Marketing

      Peer to peer project that involves directly talking with students that are inquiring about future meal plans

    • Habitat for Humanity

      May 2017 - Jul 2017
      Intern

      *graphic design *copywriting * event marketing

    • AAF West Michigan

      Aug 2017 - Apr 2018
      Advertising Intern

      Attending monthly board meetings, posting on all social media accounts on a regular basis, attending and making sure events go smoothly. *graphic design *copywriting *social media marketing

    • AWAKE Chocolate

      Aug 2017 - Feb 2018
      AWAKE Campus Manager

      In charge of social media posts on Instagram and Facebook to promote AWAKE Chocolate at GVSUAudits beginning of the year to track which campus dining areas are selling AWAKEHost tabling events, giveaways and promotions to help boost overall sales.

    • Ocean Spray Cranberries

      Aug 2017 - Apr 2018
      Media Planner for National Student Advertising Competition

      The National Student Advertising Competition is a year long course that gives students a chance to collaborate on one national client. As a media planner I was in charge of budgeting tactics to fit our goal of less than 10 million dollars.

    • Grafterhours

      Dec 2017 - Aug 2018
      Advertising Intern

      GRAfterHours is your source for all things after hours in the downtown Grand Rapids area. We promote culture, diversity, and community. In charge of posting events on official websitesattending 2-3 events a weekcreating social media posts for each event via Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. *graphic design. Helped to increase follower count by 52% since January 2018. Conduct giveaways and partnerships with businesses such as Twisted Rooster GR, The Wheelhouse Heights Yoga Project and Bottom 40 Show less

    • The Odyssey Online

      Jan 2018 - Aug 2018
      Writer

      The odyssey online is a college based article site that provides GVSU students with content based around health, lifestyle, food, and school. Specifically I wrote content on a weekly/bi weekly basis while also creating relationships with prospective partners such as but not excluded to: Avitae Water, JanaBanana Bar, Crazy Richard’s and Wild Zora.

    • OneClass

      Mar 2018 - Oct 2021
      Elite Blogger

      OneClass is a premier blog that utilizes college students to create blog posts about lifestyle, academics and entertainment. *data entry

    • One Trick Pony Grill & Taproom

      May 2018 - Sept 2018
      Social Media Marketing

      Increased Instagram numbers by 47% .updates and maintains fb and twitter pages while handling and responding to customer feedback. Looks for prospective talent for music nights.

    • Survey.com

      Jan 2019 - Jul 2023
      Retail Merchandiser

      In store audits for various brands such as but not exclusive to J&J Rogaine, Flow Water and Nabisco. Merchandising store resets at various stores such as Rite aid and Ulta Beauty .

    • Spectrum

      May 2019 - Oct 2019
      Account Specialist

      Adding and retaining LOB. CSG Gateway and Zendesk. Cell phone sales and billing information.

    • First United Methodist Church

      Oct 2019 - Jul 2020
      Special Events Receptionist
    • J. Milito & Associates, Inc.

      Nov 2019 - Jan 2020
      Call Center Representative
    • Victory Phones

      Jan 2020 - Nov 2020
      Data entry
    • Healing By Kay LLC

      Feb 2021 - May 2021
      Independent Contractor

      Client: Intuit /Turbo Tax

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Honors society for AAF nomination

      Alpha delta sigma
    • Highly Profecient :Data Entry Skills

      Indeed.com
      Jan 2019
    • Proficient Accounting Skills: Bookkeeping Assessment

      Indeed.com
      Jan 2019
    • Proficient: CRM Skills with Salesforce

      Indeed.com
    • Highly Proficient: Business Math Skills

      Indeed.com
      Jan 2019
    • Google AdWords

      Google AdWords Certified
      Dec 2016
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Laura Z
      Alpha Delta Sigma Honors Society Advertising Federation of America
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Care for Real
      Care for RealAssociated with Laura Z
    • Camera Operator

      Issued by Up North TV channel 189 on Apr 2017
      Up North TV channel 189Associated with Laura Z
    • Blogger

      Issued by AWAKE Chocolate on Oct 2017
      AWAKE ChocolateAssociated with Laura Z
    • Social Media and Graphic Design Assistant

      Issued by Wesley Fellowship on Apr 2018
      Wesley FellowshipAssociated with Laura Z
    • Client Representative/volunteer

      Issued by Lakeview Pantry on Jun 2018
      Lakeview PantryAssociated with Laura Z
    • Production Worker/volunteer

      Issued by Greater Chicago Food Depository on Jun 2018
      Greater Chicago Food DepositoryAssociated with Laura Z
    • Community Writer

      Issued by BuzzFeed on Aug 2017
      BuzzFeedAssociated with Laura Z
    • College writer

      Issued by Society19 on Aug 2017
      Society19Associated with Laura Z
    • Production Assistant

      Issued by Conduction Pictures on Apr 2018
      Conduction PicturesAssociated with Laura Z