LAURA SPEERS

32 Monroe St, Apt 1, Burlington, VT 05401

(845) 430-4556 lcspeers@gmail.com

Dedicated, organized, and detail-oriented communications degree with over two years experience in
writing, marketing, and event planning.

ONLINE PORTFOLIO: www.lauraspeers.weebly.com

PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE: IDEAL WEIGHT LOSS Williston, VT
Clinic Director October 2015 February 2016
- Created clinic website, BeIdealVT.com, using Websitebuilder.com
- Created and maintain clinics social media channels, including Facebook,
Twitter, and P interest
- Crafted expense reports, invoices, and additional clinic forms

ALLIANCE TO SAVE ENERGY Washington, DC

Events & Marketing Assistant September 2013 - December 2013
- Assisted in the planning, marketing, and execution of events, including a
global conference, an awards gala, networking receptions, and trade shows
- Wrote blog posts and updated event websites
- Scheduled meetings with top executives at partner organizations for a US-
China Mayoral exchange trip

PHILABUNDANCE Philadelphia, PA
Marketing Intern August 2012 - May 2013
March 2011 - December 2011
- Assisted in planning and executing events, including the annual Hunger
Symposium and the Cupcake Smash baking competition
- Prepared marketing materials including newsletters, blog posts, and e-blasts
- Wrote and proofed promotional copy for programs and events
- Updated media contact lists, completed direct mailings, and assisted with
additional administrative tasks as needed

DC CENTRAL KITCHEN Washington, DC

Communications Intern July 2012 - October 2012
- Created content for the DCCK blog, Facebook, and Twitter accounts
- Assisted in executing the digital marketing campaign for the organizations
largest event, the Capital Food Fight, by managing the events Facebook and
Twitter accounts, resulting in 1.5 million impressions

EDUCATION: TEMPLE UNIVERSITY Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Arts - Communication May 2013
- GPA: 3.88; Summa Cum Laude; Honors Program; Lambda Pi Eta

SKILLS: Microsoft Office Suite; Salesforce; Basic HTML knowledge;

Social Media including Wordpress, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram