Freelance Cartoonists : Indianapolis, Indiana

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Education Grant MacEwan University Recording Arts Major Diploma, 2011 Grant MacEwan University Composition Major Diploma, 2010 Skills Audio Engineering • Extensive knowledge of recording techniques, studio production, post-production, mic placement, console patching, MIDI programming/sequencing, sampling, live sound reinforcement. • In-depth personal training on programs Avid Pro Tools, Apple Logic, Propellerhead Reason, Apple Garageband, and Soundtrack Pro. Musical Composition • Personal training by professional composers on techniques such as instrumentation, orchestration, film scoring, arranging, four part writing, serialism, ear training, writing variations, impressionism, and songwriting. • Thorough and comprehensive instruction on Makemusic Finale for scoring. Work Experience City Of St. Albert, St. Albert May 2011-Aug 2011 Utility Worker (Casual) • Worked in the Waste and Water Utilities department for the City of St. Albert. PSAV, Edmonton May 2011-Present Event Technology Specialist • Tasks included the set up and tear down of Audio/Visual systems in the Westin Hotel. Sport Mart, St. Albert 2007-2011 Sales Associate • Tasks included assisting and sizing of customers, sharpening skates, maintenance of skis and snowboards, and use of product knowledge to sell products. Sport Mart, St. Albert 2006-2007 Shipper/Receiver • Tasks included receiving and logging shipments, inventory control management, filed all cash management and receiving paperwork, packaged and shipped corporate documents. • Key holder responsibilities and worked mostly unsupervised. St. Albert Cabinets, St. Albert 2005-2011 Labourer • Tasks included preparing, building, finishing and installing cabinets in various Edmonton and St. Albert locations as well as cleaning the shop. Activities Music, traveling, writing, reading, snowboarding, hockey, certified SSI adventure diving, slow-pitch softball.

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LAUREN HAYNES Education Indiana University, Bloomington, IN December 2013 Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Folklore Minor in Music Studies Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL August 2010-May 2011 Honors Butler University, Indianapolis, IN January 2010-May 2010 Dean’s List; Honors Writing and Editing Experience Trickster Press, Bloomington, IN August 2012-December 2012 Editing Intern • Copy edited a large manuscript, including adding proper citations, correcting grammatical errors, and adding suggestions for word usage • Conducted research related to the manuscript; called and emailed for permission to cite articles used in the text Cardinal Outreach Program, Bloomington, IN June 2012-August 2012 Researcher and Article Writer • Conducted research on To **** A Mockingbird and the Civil Rights movement in the Indiana University archives • Wrote numerous articles on research findings • Worked with Indiana University Professor Ellen MacKay on research findings and publication of articles on the Cardinal Outreach Program’s website Non-Profit Experience VITAL, Bloomington, IN June 2013-present English Tutor Volunteer • Prepared lesson plans and tutored adults seeking to learn English as a second language • Communicated and collaborated with other tutors on ideas for lesson plans Highland Park Elementary School, Bloomington, IN January 2013-May 2013 • Volunteered to watch a second grade class at recess duty • Conducted fieldwork while watching the kids • Wrote a paper on findings: Gender Construction and Friend Formation Through Gossip: A Look Into a Girls’ Group’s Gossip on ‘Who’s Dating Whom’ in a Second Grade Class Marketing Experience Indiana Festival Theatre, Bloomington, IN June 2013-August 2013 Marketing Intern • Conducted research on demographics relating to the theatre audience of Bloomington • Distributed brochures and other informational material pertaining to the plays • Wrote a blog on what I was doing every week, specifically relating to the behind the scenes action Other Work Experience Nick’s English Hut, Bloomington, IN June 2012-present Server • Dealt with many challenging personalities on a regular basis and kept orders and money organized

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Award-winning communications professional with exceptional writing, editing, speaking, and promotional skills. Highly motivated individual with keen judgment; the ability to motivate and inspire teams towards a common goal; excellent, proactive problem-solving skills; and a consistent record of exceeding company standards and expectations. Select areas of expertise: • Developing positive relationships with external agencies and strategic partners and fully developing the potential value of shared efforts • Effectively communicating at the senior management, external partner, agency, cross-functional team, and individual working levels to ensure shared vision and commitment • Maintaining strong strategic, analytical, project management, interpersonal, and negotiation skills • Using Microsoft Office, QuarkXPress, HTML, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Macintosh, WebTrends, and content management tools PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. 2007 – Present Director, Global Internal Communications • Establish and lead the global internal communications program to improve employee satisfaction and engagement, including driving an evolving culture and leading change communications • Create and implement a global internal communication strategy focused on consistent, frequent, and transparent communication at all levels • Develop messaging and presentation for CEO’s quarterly global webcast • Coordinate executive town hall meetings, including logistics, presentations and messaging • Manage and develop a staff, with a focus on professional development Executive Communications Manager • Customize executive communication plans for the CEO and 10 of the his direct reports • Develop 12-page, electronic global newsletter that covers all aspects of the company and solicits employee-created articles, photos, videos and features • Provide crisis communications support, including layoffs, salary reductions and reorganization • Spearheaded team to improve employee morale, with a 12% improvement in survey results • Led communications efforts following the acquisition of Advantage Rent-A-Car • Secure speaking engagements and develop speeches for various executives to address and build partnerships with key external stakeholders • Recipient of the 2008 Global Leadership Award, which recognizes 40 employees annually who demonstrate continuous improvement, integrity and teamwork while upholding the company’s values Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, Inc., formerly a Cendant company 2004 – 2007 Senior Manager, Communications • Played key role as the communication advisor to nearly 800 Jackson Hewitt franchise owners • Addressed media inquiries by coordinating, debriefing and overseeing spokesperson interviews • Supervised and managed external public relations agency • Provided competitive benchmarking and industry analysis, including monitoring press clippings and legislative issues to present to senior leadership • Co-led the development and implementation of nationwide Support Our Troops initiative, including book drive and military family bowling events Cendant Travel Distribution Services (TDS) 2001 – 2004 Corporate Communications Manager • Developed, with distinction, key messaging for executives on internal communications and events as well as external speaking engagements and presentations • Successfully managed executive town halls, leadership conferences and employee roundtables • Supervised the design, content development and population of Intranet for 5,000+ global employees • Developed and approved editorial calendar and articles for Cendant’s quarterly print magazine Corporate Communications Specialist • Developed communication vehicles to drive consistent messaging and build the evolving TDS ‘culture’ • Cultivated, promoted and maintained corporate identity for TDS’ 14 business unit brands • Managed editing and distribution of daily, global internal newsletter (What’s News @ TDS), including employee information, company news and industry trends Copywriter • Created results-driven marketing copy for promotions, site, and e-mail campaigns for CheapTickets.com. • Established editorial process and consistent message for CheapTickets.com by determining site layout, style guide, tone and voice, resulting in a 60% increase in site traffic Champion Mortgage Co., Inc., a division of KeyCorp 1999 – 2001 Web Marketing Specialist • Created and managed the content of ChampionMortgage.com, increasing site traffic by 100% • Tracked and analyzed of site traffic patterns (i.e., visitor sessions, path analysis, etc.) • Participated in usability studies, incorporating findings and consumer feedback onto the website Communications Coordinator • Wrote results-oriented copy for brochures, sales letters, press releases and website content. • Managed three newsletters: Champion Times (monthly employee newsletter), Champion Connection (bi-weekly sales publication), and At Home with Champion (quarterly customer newsletter) Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. (MetLife) 1997 – 1999 Copywriter • Developed, researched and wrote copy for a variety of employee marketing communications, including print ads, e-mails, posters, letters and brochures • Coordinated and managed the design, production and printing process of communication materials EDUCATION M.A. Corporate & Organizational Communication, Fairleigh Dickinson University, 2002 B.A. Communications, Rutgers University, 1996

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Writing is my passion. My poems are all based on my feelings and emotions. They are heartfelt and honest. My stories are unique and intriguing, they hold your attention and make you feel a connection with the characters. My writings will not disappoint.