Lauren S.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Writing, Editing and Proofreading Freelancer

  • Education

    • Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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      B.A. English/Professional Writing

      Activities and Societies: Resident Assistant, National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), Residence Hall Association, Shoofly Literary Magazine, Keystone Newspaper, America Reads, CONNECTIONS Orientation Leader, Conference Services, Food Service Advisory Committee

    • Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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      M.Ed Student Affairs in Higher Education (Administration)

      Activities and Societies: Residence Hall Association (Beck Hall Council Advisor), Bearfest 30 Volunteer Committee Chair, Graduate Student Association, Student Organization Advisor

  • Experience

    • Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

      Facilitated trainings for student members of the University Conduct Board. Monitored and tracked sanctions assigned to students in hearings and by case officers. Revised and edited manuals, brochures, fliers, training materials and other documents. Worked one-on-one as an unbiased advocate for students in preparation for their first university hearing. Helped organize the annual Code of Civility training program for all first-year students. Compiled materials for the office’s Council for the Advancement of Standards (CAS) review for 2010-2011. Show less Live-in position responsible for the operation of a traditional residence hall during the academic year. Served in administrative role during regular business hours and participated in regular nightly duty rotation for a residential campus of 4500-plus students. Supervised a 22-person staff for a residence hall that houses approximately 250 students. Adjudicated low-level housing-related student conduct incidents and tended to minor in-hall facilities concerns. Managed staff training, resident concerns, fundraising, programming and various housing processes within the hall. Show less

      • Graduate Assistant, Student Conduct Services

        Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
      • Publications Assistant, Women's Center

        Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
      • Beck Hall Resident Director, Housing & Residential Services

        Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
    • NHS Human Services Inc.

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2008
      Therapeutic Staff Support

      Served in a part-time position for three months to deliver one-to-one behavioral health interventions to a child or adolescent with a serious behavioral or Autism Spectrum Disorder. Worked in tandem with the child’s family in order to prevent more restrictive services or out-of-home placement. Worked to achieve goal of integrating the child into normalized settings and activities and promote age-appropriate growth.

    • Valley Youth House

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
      Therapeutic Staff Support

      Served in a part-time position providing one-to-one behavioral health interventions to a child or adolescent with a serious behavioral or Autism Spectrum Disorder. Worked in tandem with the child’s family in order to prevent more restrictive services or out-of-home placement. Worked to achieve goal of integrating the child into normalized settings and activities and promote age-appropriate growth.

    • Lehigh University

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2009
      Intern, Office of Student Conduct & Community Expectations

      Worked one-on-one with students dealing with low level but community-infringing conduct cases during the Fall 2009 semester. Formulated a sanction manual for hearing officers to use in sanctioning students. Researched faculty feedback for academic dishonesty cases, as well as student conduct-related practices on other campuses. Created publications and projects as assigned in collaboration with supervisor and other campus offices

    • Lehigh University

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2013
      Assistant Director of Residence Life

      Oversaw building area for upper-class students on a full-time, live-in basis. Participated in a regular on-call duty rotation for a residential population of over 2000 students. Supervised a Resident Assistant student staff of 12-17 students. Assisted students with maintenance concerns, referrals to appropriate campus offices and crisis management. Instructed a six-week PEER Leadership Course for students. Adjudicated and managed conduct cases involving violations of the University Code of Conduct. Served on the hearing panel for the University Committee on Discipline. Helped maintain safe and effective residential facilities through regular building rounds, fire safety inspections, submission of work orders, and opening/closing of residence halls for break periods. Co-coordinated Lehigh’s themed residential community program in conjunction with the Residential Services office. Served as the Facilities liaison for Residence Life at biweekly meetings regarding facilities needs and project progress. Worked with Resident Assistant staff to guide their social, educational and community-based programming efforts. Advised Residence Hall Council (RHC) groups within the supervised living areas and supported programming initiatives facilitated by the larger Residence Hall Association (RHA). Chaired efforts to recruit 98 Resident Assistants for the upcoming academic year via a marketing process that includes paper, web-based and in-person promotional advertising. Contributed significantly to Resident Assistant training and professional development efforts. Assisted with Dean of Students department projects, including membership on a cross-functional team that facilitates large-scale department initiatives. Worked with and helped to train Residential Fellow live-on faculty/staff mentors in regards to in-hall programming, assessment and relationship-building. Other duties as assigned, including editing/management of training manuals for professional/student staff Show less

    • Delaware Valley University

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2013
      Success Advisor, Office of First Year Experience

      Worked to execute initiatives leading to the retention of first-year students during the Fall 2013 semester and the summer prior. Assisted in the development and production of pre-fall semester welcome activities for incoming students. Identified and worked with at-risk student populations. Diligently assisted first-year students with their academic, personal and financial concerns. Instructed two sections of the DelVal Experience I first-year seminar course designed to acclimate students to the College and enhance their critical thinking skills. Executed contact and attempted to motivate first-year students to engage in campus activities and make total use of their Academic Advisor and other resources. Coordinated events for selected populations of students to promote success and connect students to the institution. Compiled data to identify patterns of attrition among first-year students.Helped execute all academic success-based programming and assisted in the early warning program. Maintained a strong communication system with supervisor, colleagues, students and families.Reviewed course placement for students in conjunction with Academic Advisors. Drafted written correspondence for students, parents, faculty and staff members, as well as contributed to inter-office and campus publications. Other duties as assigned Show less

    • Pristine Resumes - Resume Writing Services by Certified Professional Resume Writers

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2017
      Resume Writer

      Performed freelance duties for US-based online resume writing company. Completed resumes, cover letters and other documents for a global client base.

    • Resumewritingservice.biz (Awriters.net)

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2014
      Resume Writer

      Facilitated freelance writing duties for online resume writing company. Projects included chronological resumes and CVs, cover letters, follow-up letters and critiques/builds for client LinkedIn profiles. Completed assignments for clients in various career fields including military, healthcare, sales, IT and others.

    • Resume Writing Group

      Jan 2014 - Nov 2023
      Resume Writer

      Engaged in freelance duties for US-based online resume writing company. Projects included chronological and functional resumes, cover letters, follow-up/thank you letters and LinkedIn profiles. Facilitated assignments for clients in various career fields including education, healthcare, sales, administration and others. Conducted client consultations to assess needs prior to first draft delivery.

    • Talent Inc.

      Feb 2014 - Mar 2024
      Resume Writer and Blogger

      Performed freelance duties for US-based online resume writing company; worked with both domestic and global clientele. Projects included chronological and functional resumes, curriculum vitae, cover letters, follow-up/thank you letters and LinkedIn profiles. Facilitate assignments for clients in various career fields including military, healthcare, sales, IT and others. In earlier years, partook in special initiatives including writer QA checks and the piloting of new partner companies.

    • The CV Store

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2015
      CV Writer

      Performed freelance duties for UK-based online CVwriting company

    • Vanguard HR

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2016
      Resume Strategist

      Crafted resumes, cover letters and LinkedIn content for clients via the growing and progressive Uptown Resumes service over a six-month time frame. Authored blogs pertinent to resume development and related content. Performed additional duties as it relates to ongoing development and growth of the company's service offerings.

    • LinkedIn Profile Writing Service

      Jan 2015 - Jan 2015
      Freelance Writer

      Developed and refined LinkedIn profile content for clients across all career fields. Also worked on resume orders and other add-on services as needed.

    • Upwork

      Jan 2015 - now
      Freelancer

      Work in a freelance capacity to complete various contract assignments for one-time clients and resume writing firms that conduct business via the UpWork platform; completed resume writing, cover letter development, LinkedIn critiques and related tasks. Stay open to other freelance bids that fit personal skill set.

    • Dragon Careers

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2018
      Resume Writing Consultant

      Performed freelance duties for US-based online resume writing company. Completed resumes, cover letters and social media content for a diverse client base ranging from entry-level professionals to executives.

    • Careerminds

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
      Resume Writer

      Developed resumes and CVs for clients in an outplacement firm setting. Partook in regularly-scheduled monthly conference calls and webinars to stay apprised of industry trends and best practices.

    • ClearPoint Human Capital Optimization, LLC

      Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
      Resume Writer

      Fulfilled freelance duties for a US-based online resume writing company, YourResumeWiz. Completed resumes for a diverse client base ranging from entry-level professionals to executives.

    • Johnson College

      Aug 2017 - Dec 2018
      Adjunct Instructor, Tutor and SOC 101 DE Course Developer

      Instructed three online sections of the Microcomputers general education course. Tasked independent of the Tutor role with developing the campus's Sociology 101 course into an online format; completed May 2018. Served as the sole English Tutor from 2017-2018; ceased due to position not being funded by the Perkins Grant for 2018-2019. Worked one-on-one with students across English classes and other courses with a writing component to aid each in completing classwork and take-home assignments based on their specific academic needs and circumstances, e.g. ESL learners. Fostered a strong rapport with the English Department though consistent contact, e.g. weekly meetings and student follow-up emails; kept records of all student contact with the utmost in timeliness and confidentiality. Developed operational plans for a Writing Center on campus, a concept scrapped due to funding in Spring 2018. Show less

    • ZipJob

      Oct 2018 - Apr 2020
      Resume Writer
    • Rosenn Jenkins & Greenwald LLP

      Dec 2018 - Nov 2019
      Receptionist
    • Resume Writers | Professional Resume Writing Services | Resume Pundits

      Oct 2019 - Dec 2021
      Resume Writer
    • Autism Behavioral Services

      Nov 2019 - Jul 2021
      Behavioral Health Technician/Mobile Therapist/Behavior Consultant
    • VelvetJobs

      Jan 2020 - now
      Resume Writer

      Deliver resumes, cover letters and resume reviews to clients as part of a severance package offered jointly though their respective former employers and VelvetJobs. Reply to general client questions regarding their respective search processes in partnership with clients’ assigned Career Coaches and the Support Team. Proofread selected clients’ resumes and offer feedback pertinent to content, formatting and ATS (search optimization).

    • Valley Youth House

      Jul 2021 - Jun 2023
      • School-Based Counselor

        Oct 2021 - Jun 2023
      • Behavior Consultant, Mobile Therapist

        Jul 2021 - Jan 2022
    • ExecutiveResumeWriters.com the Executive Resume Writing Service

      Dec 2023 - Apr 2024
      Resume Writer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • 200 RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher)

      Yoga and Ayurveda Center
      Feb 2021
    • 200 RYT Coursework (completed three of nine weekends towards certification)

      Balance Yoga and Wellness
      Apr 2020
    • Notary Public Course

      American Society of Notaries
      Jan 2019
    • Course Completion, Hybrid Online Training (HOT) Instructor Credential

      Johnson College
    • Registered Yoga Teacher

      Yoga Alliance
      Feb 2021
    • Course Completion, Building Campus Community

      International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP) Graduate School
    • Yoga for Anxiety Continuing Studies

      Boundless Yoga
      Jul 2020
    • Behavioral Specialist Licensure

      The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
      Mar 2021
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Lauren S.
      Lehigh University Spot Bonus Award Lehigh University-Student Affairs Apr 2013 For emergency response work performed during the October 2012 Hurricane Sandy Power Outage
    • Awarded to Lauren S.
      Lehigh University Spot Bonus Award Lehigh University-Student Affairs Apr 2012 For emergency response work performed during the October 2011 Snowstorm Power Outage
    • Awarded to Lauren S.
      Kutztown University Student Staff Coordinator of the Year Kutztown University Housing & Residential Services May 2007
  • Volunteer Experience

    • General Volunteer at Abbe Hall LLC

      Issued by Lehigh University on Jan 2010
      Lehigh UniversityAssociated with Lauren S.
    • General Volunteer-Move-Out Drive

      Issued by Lehigh University on Jan 2011
      Lehigh UniversityAssociated with Lauren S.
    • General Volunteer-Food Bank Sorter at Friend, Inc.

      Issued by Kutztown University on Jan 2007
      Kutztown UniversityAssociated with Lauren S.
    • General Volunteer, Greater Berks Food Bank

      Issued by Kutztown University on Jan 2005
      Kutztown UniversityAssociated with Lauren S.