
Lauren S.

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About me
Writing, Editing and Proofreading Freelancer
Education

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
-B.A. English/Professional WritingActivities 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
-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 2010Facilitated 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 2010Publications Assistant, Women's Center
Jan 2008 - Jan 2010Beck Hall Resident Director, Housing & Residential Services
Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

NHS Human Services Inc.
Jan 2008 - Jan 2008Therapeutic Staff SupportServed 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 2010Therapeutic Staff SupportServed 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 2009Intern, Office of Student Conduct & Community ExpectationsWorked 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 2013Assistant Director of Residence LifeOversaw 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 2013Success Advisor, Office of First Year ExperienceWorked 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 2017Resume WriterPerformed 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 2014Resume WriterFacilitated 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 2023Resume WriterEngaged 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 2024Resume Writer and BloggerPerformed 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 2015CV WriterPerformed freelance duties for UK-based online CVwriting company

Vanguard HR
Jan 2015 - Jan 2016Resume StrategistCrafted 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 2015Freelance WriterDeveloped 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 - nowFreelancerWork 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 2018Resume Writing ConsultantPerformed 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 2017Resume WriterDeveloped 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 2018Resume WriterFulfilled 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 2018Adjunct Instructor, Tutor and SOC 101 DE Course DeveloperInstructed 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 2020Resume Writer
Rosenn Jenkins & Greenwald LLP
Dec 2018 - Nov 2019Receptionist
Resume Writers | Professional Resume Writing Services | Resume Pundits
Oct 2019 - Dec 2021Resume Writer
Autism Behavioral Services
Nov 2019 - Jul 2021Behavioral Health Technician/Mobile Therapist/Behavior Consultant
VelvetJobs
Jan 2020 - nowResume WriterDeliver 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 2023School-Based Counselor
Oct 2021 - Jun 2023Behavior Consultant, Mobile Therapist
Jul 2021 - Jan 2022

ExecutiveResumeWriters.com the Executive Resume Writing Service
Dec 2023 - Apr 2024Resume Writer
Licenses & Certifications

200 RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher)
Yoga and Ayurveda CenterFeb 2021
200 RYT Coursework (completed three of nine weekends towards certification)
Balance Yoga and WellnessApr 2020
Notary Public Course
American Society of NotariesJan 2019
Course Completion, Hybrid Online Training (HOT) Instructor Credential
Johnson College
Registered Yoga Teacher
Yoga AllianceFeb 2021%20Graduate%20School.webp)
Course Completion, Building Campus Community
International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP) Graduate School
Yoga for Anxiety Continuing Studies
Boundless YogaJul 2020
Behavioral Specialist Licensure
The Pennsylvania Department of Human ServicesMar 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
Associated with Lauren S.General Volunteer-Move-Out Drive
Issued by Lehigh University on Jan 2011
Associated with Lauren S.General Volunteer-Food Bank Sorter at Friend, Inc.
Issued by Kutztown University on Jan 2007
Associated with Lauren S.General Volunteer, Greater Berks Food Bank
Issued by Kutztown University on Jan 2005
Associated with Lauren S.
Languages
- enEnglish
- frFrench
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