Lauren Orlowski

Experience

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  Independent Health Foundation

  May 2011 - Aug 2015

  Special Programs Assistant

  • Oversaw 15+ vendors, 40 volunteers and logistics for five annual events.• Maintain Foundation's social platforms while implementing social strategy for various initiatives and signature programs.• Constructed multiple media reports, comprised of promotional materials that reached over 7,000,000 impressions through radio, TV and print.• Collaborated with local institutions and pivotal community members to incorporate foundation programs in various community initiatives.

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  Fredonia

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  Public Relations Intern

  • Constructed five press releases and other writing formats for campus- and community-wide events under weekly deadlines.• Assisted in promotional initiatives for the campus through various social media outlets, including Facebook and Twitter.• Facilitated student focus groups and represent student population during the campus’ rebranding efforts, a project with a direct cost of $100,000 due to internal work that derived the cost of quarter million dollars.• Contributed a featured story to “The Statement,” the semi-annual magazine sent to more than 40,000 Fredonia alumni and friends. Show less

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  Entercom Communications

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2015

  Promotions Assistant

  • Represented affiliated radio stations at on-site promotions and broadcasts.• Maintained strong public relations for stations while working remotes.• Assisted with vendors and artists for concerts and charity events, including “Kiss the Summer Hello” and “Kissmas Bash,” station concerts that attract over 10,000 attendees.

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  The Walt Disney Company

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Disney College Program Participant

  • Worked alongside other Cast Members and Leaders to provide exceptional Disney customer service to over 2,000 diverse guests on a daily basis.• Exemplified company’s “Four Keys” mission statement of safety, courtesy, show, and efficiency in every task.• Attended company-wide networking events and interact with various professionals in the communication field.

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  Travers Collins

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

  Public Relations Intern

  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, including reviewing of press releases, updating media lists, analyzing client social media progress, and constructing client research.• Represented the company with other representatives at various press conferences, including the Catholic Charities annual fund announcement.• Worked with one of the company client’s, Independent Health, to help develop a new concept for annual Community Health report.

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  Fredonia

  Aug 2014 - May 2015

  • Contributed one blog story a month, totaling for four stories that target Fredonia’s marketing goals through various academic disciplines.• Obtained understanding of New Media spanning web development, design, and multimedia production.• Learned the importance of data analysis and data driven decision-making while collaborating and producing content with a student-run team. • Distributed and organized relevant media clippings to various campus administrators and faculty leaders. • Mentored new student employees by providing guidance and training for day-to-day operations.• Assisted with media inquires and actively communicate with professionals and staff members across campus based on department needs. • Constructed weekly lesson plans that coincide with the Leadership curriculum.• Provided instruction and advice for the students to help with implementation of their community-orientated projects.• Served as a student speaker at Fredonia’s annual Professional Development Day and educate audience on “Enhancing Presentation Skills.” • Facilitated class to freshmen students and provide insight on various careers and majors offered at Fredonia.• Mentored students on multiple facets of the college experience, including networking, resume writing, and the importance of professionalism.• Partnered with the other instructor to effectively execute and plan the course curriculum.

  • New Media Intern

    Jan 2015 - May 2015

  • Public Relations Student Assistant

    Sept 2011 - May 2015

  • Advanced Leadership Development Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

  • Countdown to Career Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2014 - Oct 2014
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  College Nannies and Tutors

  Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Recruited, supervised and trained 20 new employees on CNT curriculum and implemented ongoing trainings, meet-ups and events.• Managed company’s online and offline media efforts, including 2 social accounts.• Fostered and maintained relationships with local institutions and high schools.• Manage bi-weekly hours of employees, including payroll audit and verification. • Strategically implemented editorial calendars for the company’s Twitter and Facebook to attract the organization’s targeted demographic.• Partnered with local media outlets to build the company’s image • Promoted the organization through local fundraisers and community events to increase overall brand awareness and build clientele.

  • Marketing Manager

    Aug 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Marketing Specialist

    Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
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  The Walt Disney Company

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Global Talent Acquisition Marketing Associate

  • Collaborated with an internal, cross-functional team to provide strategic plans to clients while helping build a sustainable pipeline of talent.• Supported 30 recruiters across segments, including Disney Enterprise Campus, Disney International Programs and Disney Cruise Line.• Assisted in implementation of email blasts, social media campaigns and external media buys to reach diverse, specific talent for client’s needs.• Oversaw promotional purchasing and relationships with external vendors while maintaining the integrity of each brand.• Analyzed online behavior and application data to make decisions that will positively impact the business’s talent needs.• Worked with Adventures by Disney in realigning the audience’s perception of the program resulting in a pipeline of qualified talent.• Supported rebrand of the Disney Culinary Program, which reached 50 institutions. Show less

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  Independent Health Foundation

  Apr 2017 - Feb 2018

  Office Coordinator

  • Maintain Foundation's social platforms while implementing social strategy for various initiatives and signature programs.• Assist with event logistics, including vendors, volunteers and community members for seven annual events.• Constructed multiple media reports, comprised of promotional materials that reached over 7,000,000 impressions through radio, TV and print.• Collaborated with local institutions and pivotal community members to incorporate foundation programs in various community initiatives.• Oversee the Foundation's budget and all financial transactions. Show less

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  Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

  Feb 2018 - Jul 2023

  • Facilitate and innovate national Volunteer Engagement programs, including the annual VolunteerLeadership Conference, top tier donor events, and young professional initiatives to engage andsteward over 3k volunteers while using KPIs and other insights to drive program execution.• Manage national Volunteer Leadership Committee while encouraging mission-driven decisionmaking and idea sharing that will align with program goals.• Support and educate over 40+ staff members on national young professional initiatives andcampaigns while helping to implement on a local level across 60 chapters.• Strategize engagement programs to function both in person and virtually while creating the bestexperience for volunteers and donors.• Devise communications plans for various campaigns to help build awareness and drive programgoals. Show less • Cultivate and steward corporate sponsors and individual donors to generate over $500k to further the mission of the CF Foundation.• Revamp young professional fundraising campaign to increase awareness and achieve campaign’s highest revenue end goal of over $100k in 2019.• Develop and foster relationships with medical community and CF families, in order to maintain the values and reputation of the CF Foundation.• Implement marketing strategy and media relations for 5+ events and initiatives, in order to engrain the CF Foundation into the fabric of Buffalo.• Manage the organization’s national young professional program, Tomorrow's Leaders in Buffalo and Rochester market while creating volunteer engagement opportunities for 70+ members.• Interact and collaborate with national partners through various task forces to share best practices and implement new fundraising strategies across the country.• Implement internship program at the chapter level while supervising and mentoring semester intern.• Recognized by organization as Circle of Excellence recipient for fundraising success and volunteer engagement. Show less

  • Volunteer Engagement Specialist

    Oct 2021 - Jul 2023

  • Volunteer and Donor Engagement - Rotation Assignment (6 month position)

    May 2021 - Oct 2021

  • Senior Development Manager

    Feb 2020 - May 2021

  • Development Manager

    Feb 2018 - Feb 2020
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  Canisius University

  Jul 2023 - now

  Director, Alumni and Constituent Engagement