Lauren Bell
Abilene
Summary
Eager and always willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills. Dedicated visual artist with strong understanding of photography equipment and techniques. Skilled in capturing and editing stunning images with keen eye for detail. Creative and committed to telling stories through photographs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate /Social Media Coordinator
Purpose + Passion Boutique
08.2020 - 01.2024
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Created social media marketing strategies and oversaw management of accounts.
- Crafted visual designs and brand messaging elements for consistency across digital advertising and marketing platforms.
- Produced blog posts, pay-per-click ads and promotional content.
- Posted new content for products and services when managing marketing and release calendars.
- Wrote social media content to increase engagement with customers.
Student Life Student Worker
Hardin-Simmons University
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with vendors via telephone, email and text prior to large events to coordinate delivery and set up.
- Selected catering services for different types of events, balancing cost, menu and term options against client demands.
- Implemented promotional strategies to maximize conference and convention attendees.
- Coordinated and allocated equipment, supplies and staff for events.
Small Business Owner
LB-Jewelry
08.2018 - Current
- Supervised company social media and marketing efforts to expand brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Photographed products for sale and posted pictures online to increase visibility and showcase current product availability.
- Obtained financing to fund expenses for retail space, office equipment and hiring employees.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
Media Production Assistant
Hardin-Simmons University
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Set up camera control equipment, stands and tripods for shoots.
- Set up lights, backdrops and props for shoots and events.
- Photographed special events, parties and portraits.
- Cropped, manipulated, and performed color balance for final images.
- Utilized filters, edits and after-effects to enhance photos.
Church Intern
Harvest Connexion
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Assisted with childcare and enabled parents to attend church services without distraction.
- Encouraged and engaged with congregation and visitors to promote church mission.
- Leveraged talents and background to aid and fulfill church needs with service and actions.
- Supervised children in children's room during long services to promote good behavior.
- Visited with housebound individuals to offer physical assistance, social interaction and emotional support.
- Attended missionary trips to various areas to help natives learn about religion and complete charity work.
- Volunteered with various organizations, coordinating resources and outreach to help accomplish core mission.
Stampede Steering Committee Member
Hardin-Simmons University
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Helped students transition from other campuses, international locations and secondary school environments to college life.
- Planned and facilitated evening activities to promote student social connection development.
- Planned and led community activities and events to promote bonding.
- Engaged students by fostering greater sense of community and serving as role model, educator and mentor to undergraduates.
Infant Nanny
Megan McKinney
08.2023 - Current
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Monitored children's behavior, health and well-being as well as physical, emotional and mental development.
- Tended to children's general needs while providing supervision for safety in day-to-day activities.
- Engaged children in age-appropriate activities to encourage intellectual and motor skills development.
Intramural Video /Sports Photographer
Hardin-Simmons University
08.2022 - Current
- Captured high-quality sports images by utilizing advanced photography techniques and equipment.
- Contributed to increased fan engagement for sports teams by capturing memorable moments during games and events.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
Summer Nanny
Katie Adams
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled, and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
- Provided safe transportation to and from activities and events.
Daycare Worker
In His Hands Methodist Church
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
Education
BBA - Marketing And Economics
Hardin Simmons University
Abilene12-2024
Skills
- Social Media Content Creation
- Customer Service
- Organized and Efficient
- Event Planning
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Friendly and Professional
- Retail Merchandising Expertise
Affiliations
- I have been on mission trips to Kenya, Africa, Juarez and Pedrias Negras, Mexico.
- I have spend many hours volunteering for Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Harvest Connexion Church, The Deaf Community, The Bridge of Children’s Advocacy Center in Amarillo, Texas and Hope Choice.
- In college, I am involved in the Student Activities Board, Intramural's and Sigma Alpha at Hardin Simmons University.
- In high school, I was on the Varsity volleyball team, Student Council, LEAD Council, National Honor Society, Band, Business Club, Key Club, FCA and FFA
Accomplishments
- Kelly College of Business Scholarship
- Opportunity Plan Scholarship
- Heritage Scholarship
- Harvest Connexion Church Scholarship
- Gamma Beta Phi Scholarship
- Bridwell Recruiting and Scholarship Endowment
- Superintendent Scholar
- Top 10 Award
Timeline
Stampede Steering Committee Member
Hardin-Simmons University
08.2023 - 08.2024
Infant Nanny
Megan McKinney
08.2023 - Current
Student Life Student Worker
Hardin-Simmons University
02.2023 - Current
Intramural Video /Sports Photographer
Hardin-Simmons University
08.2022 - Current
Media Production Assistant
Hardin-Simmons University
09.2021 - 11.2021
Sales Associate /Social Media Coordinator
Purpose + Passion Boutique
08.2020 - 01.2024
Church Intern
Harvest Connexion
05.2020 - 01.2021
Summer Nanny
Katie Adams
06.2019 - 08.2019
Small Business Owner
LB-Jewelry
08.2018 - Current
Daycare Worker
In His Hands Methodist Church
06.2017 - 06.2019
BBA - Marketing And Economics
Hardin Simmons University
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