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Lauren Spence

Lauren Spence

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Strategist at Razorfish

  • Education

    • The University of Kansas

      2018 - 2022
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Strategic Communication

    • The University of Kansas

      2018 - 2022
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Sociology

  • Experience

    • The Agency

      Sept 2018 - Aug 2020

      The Agency is an all-service on-campus advertising agency. We create ad campaigns and branding, messaging and marketing solutions for professional clients. As the Creative Director and Executive Manager, I:- Lead SteamWhistle Creative: The Agency's creative arm, focusing on creative marketing and branding solutions for companies.- Oversaw all creative efforts that The Agency works on for real clients. - Planned meetings with clients, members of The Agency, and the executive team. Show less

      • Creative Director and Executive Manager

        Sept 2019 - Aug 2020

      • Art Director and Content Producer

        Sept 2018 - Nov 2019

    • The University of Kansas

      May 2019 - Aug 2022

      As a Student Ambassador, I connect with prospective students and families as well as current students, staff, and faculty. I represent KU by giving campus tours, participating in student panels, and tabling at events. Student Ambassadors represent a wide variety of majors and involvement throughout campus. As a Resident Assistant, I serve as the primary facilitator of a community of 25-90 residents in a specified area. I serve as an educator and resource for residents within my assigned community. I engage with all residents in the hall, and respond to crises throughout the hall to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.

      • Student Ambassador

        Mar 2019 - Aug 2022

      • Resident Assistant

        May 2019 - May 2021

    • TRIO Talent Search, Kansas City, Kansas

      Jun 2019 - Jul 2019
      Photographer and Program Assistant

      The Talent Search program identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic, career, and financial counseling to its participants and encourages them to graduate from high school and continue on to and complete their postsecondary education. The goal of Talent Search is to increase the number of youth from disadvantaged backgrounds who complete high school to enroll in and complete their postsecondary education.As Photographer and Program Assistant, I:- Took photographs of students in the summer programs every day.- Assisted in summer programs wherever needed.- Put together photographs in a slideshow at the end of each program.- Made posters that outlined TRIO's goals, mission statements, and programs. Show less

    • Student United Way

      Nov 2019 - May 2020
      Communications Director

      Student United Way is a KU student group developed in 2019 in association with United Way. Student United Way focuses on addressing financial stability, creating positive impacts, and building connections between campus and community. As communication director, I:- Branded Student United Way from the ground up- Created recruitment events- Created advertising for programs- Created a social media presence for Student United Way- Created and edited promotional videos- Designed t-shirts - Met with the Student United Way Executive Team Show less

    • TRIO Talent Search, Kansas City, Kansas

      May 2020 - Aug 2022
      Art Instructor and Graphic Designer

      As an Art Instructor, I:-Planned curriculum for a week-long art classes-Instructed 6th-12th graders during art class-Communicated with students online and emailed them nightlyAs a Graphic Designer, I:-Designed TRIO Virtual Summer Camp logo-Designed TRIO Talent Search t-shirts-Designed TRIO Talent Search buttons-Designed banners for class promotions-Designed Zoom backgrounds for summer classes

    • Lawrence Humane Society

      Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
      Marketing And Development Intern

      As the Marketing and Development Intern, I:-Gathered information, created content and delivered stories to LHS's audience. This included social media posts, blog and news posts, photography, video and editing, newspaper ads, and other promotional materials.-Worked with the marketing and development team to help make some of our most important fundraising events go smoothly, from creating marketing pieces to assisting the development team in fundraising efforts.-Identified, cultivated, and stewarded funding while learning about our key donors. This included updating critical donor information, learning about grant research and writing, helping with donor research to segment our fundraising efforts, and assisting with writing our in-house direct mail fundraising appeals.-Conducted research on foster systems and LHS foster parents to execute a full report on insights and trends in the foster community. Show less

    • Razorfish

      Aug 2022 - now

      • Senior Strategist

        Nov 2023 - now

      • Junior Strategist

        Aug 2022 - Nov 2023

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • AdMall Market Research Specialist

      SalesFuel, Inc.
      May 2022

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Lauren Spence
      2020-2021 Newman Civic Fellow Campus Compact Mar 2020 The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes and supports community-committed students who are changemakers and public problem-solvers at Campus Compact member institutions. Fellows are nominated by their president or chancellor on the basis of their potential for public leadership.Through the fellowship, Campus Compact provides students with training and resources that nurture their assets and passions and help them develop strategies for social change. The yearlong program, named for Campus… Show more The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes and supports community-committed students who are changemakers and public problem-solvers at Campus Compact member institutions. Fellows are nominated by their president or chancellor on the basis of their potential for public leadership.Through the fellowship, Campus Compact provides students with training and resources that nurture their assets and passions and help them develop strategies for social change. The yearlong program, named for Campus Compact founder Frank Newman, includes virtual learning opportunities and networking as part of a national network of engaged student leaders and an in-person convening.Here is the link to a statement from Chancellor Douglas Girod and my personal statement: https://compact.org/newman-civic-fellow/lauren-spence/ Show less
    • Awarded to Lauren Spence
      KU University Scholar Award KU Global and University Scholars Program Oct 2019 45 second-year students from a variety of disciplines were selected to become the new generation of University Scholars and Global Scholars during the spring 2020 semester. Both programs provide students with an opportunity to address an important topic in contemporary society. Each student must have a 3.50 GPA or above. Recipients receive a scholarship and are connected with a faculty mentor who will help the student develop academic interests and can connect the student to opportunities for… Show more 45 second-year students from a variety of disciplines were selected to become the new generation of University Scholars and Global Scholars during the spring 2020 semester. Both programs provide students with an opportunity to address an important topic in contemporary society. Each student must have a 3.50 GPA or above. Recipients receive a scholarship and are connected with a faculty mentor who will help the student develop academic interests and can connect the student to opportunities for research and community involvement. Each student also enrolls in an interdisciplinary seminar taught by a faculty member with a distinguished teaching record. Show less
    • Awarded to Lauren Spence
      University of Kansas Honors Program University Honors Program KU Aug 2019 Ranked #1 in honors programs among all public universities. Honors students must maintain a GPA of 3.25 or above and demonstrate progress towards Honors graduation requirements. Students in the program must also take an honors seminar course, and a minimum of an additional six honors courses totaling at least 18 credit hours, and complete four Enhanced Learning Experiences. The mission of the University Honors Program is to challenge students to launch extraordinary lives.
    • Awarded to Lauren Spence
      University of Kansas School of Journalism Dean's List -

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Videographer and Photographer

      Issued by Camp Kesem on Feb 2019
      Camp KesemAssociated with Lauren Spence

    • Animal Photographer

      Issued by Lawrence Humane Society on Jan 2020
      Lawrence Humane SocietyAssociated with Lauren Spence