Lauren Jost
ljost1@gmu.edu
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to interact and collaborate with teams easily and produce skillful presentations
- Experience in producing, editing, and writing articles for print and online publications
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Proficient in MS Word and PowerPoint; experience in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
EDUCATION B.A. expected May 2010
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA.Major GPA 3.6
Junior, Communication major
concentration in Journalism, minor in English
Dean’s List Spring 2008
Member Lambda Pi Eta -- Communication Honor Society
• Reporter, Connect2Mason Spring 2009
Online edition of student media incorporating lsnks, photos, and interactive comments.
• Blogger, Mason Votes Fall 2008
Branch of GMU Student Media that covered political events (e.g. conventions, debates, etc.)
• Style Reporter, Broadside Fall 2008
Covered local music events, review albums and concerts
• DJ, WGMU Fall 2006
One hour rotation on WGMU, broadcasted to GMU Fairfax campus
WORK EXPERIENCE & LEADERSHIP
Sales Representative, May 2007 – Present
Paint Your Own Pottery
• Small business that is independently owned. Facilitated booking birthday and after-hours parties. Prepared pottery pieces for glazing, assisted customers, in addition to operating kilns.
• Guided children under the age of 10 in instruction of painting.
Assistant Coach, April 2002 – July 2008
Lake Ridge Lancers Swim Team, Lake Ridge, VA
• Coached groups of 10 – 15 children ages 4 – 18 during a daily 4 hour practice period. Wrote swim practice workouts, taught children correct form and “legal” swim strokes.
• Founded and implemented the 6 & under age group “Lil’ Lancers” which taught children how to swim
• Managed 8 Saturday swim meets. Lead team activities, recorded times from races, organized time cards and disqualification slips.
• Piano and Viola
• Creative Writing