Lauren O'Shaughnessy
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Dedicated writer and nonprofit director experienced in educational resource development, content strategy, and production of mental health advocacy campaigns. Past experience in communications. Currently pursuing a masters in social work from Hunter College.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cofounder / Director of Content
Made of Millions Foundation
New York, NY
03.2016 - Current
- Oversees and produces free content and educational resources for the foundation’s platforms and programs, including madeofmillions.com, Made Academy — a workplace mental health training curriculum — and all social properties
- Develops award winning mental health advocacy campaigns including #DearManager and #NoOneToldMe
- Provides assistance to in-need community members via support group moderation and personalized resource sharing
- Collaborates with other nonprofits on educational and advocacy initiatives
- Scaled the foundation’s social media following to over 345k across channels
- Coordinates fundraising activities
- Provides leadership, insight and mentoring to new employees
- Hosts in-person discussions and meet-ups
Content Strategist
Ready Set Rocket
New York, NY
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Assisted with content strategy and copywriting for clients including the American Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Hall, and Seagram’s Gin
- Worked as a lead member of the new business pitch team
- Oversaw agency’s social media, event production and PR efforts
Marketing Coordinator
Ready Set Rocket
New York, NY
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Managed agency thought leadership programs, award submissions, PR opportunities and event production
- Supported business development & conducted competitive research
Education
Master of Social Work -
Silberman School of Social Work At Hunter College
New York, NY05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Communication
Boston University
Boston, MA05.2016
Skills
- Educational resource development
- Long and short-form writing
- Campaign development
- Creative ideation
- Project management
- Work planning & prioritization
- Verbal communication
- Active listening
- Compassion & empathy
Volunteer Work
- Habitat for Humanity in Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Greater Boston area
- Phone banking and door-to-door canvassing for Bernie Sanders 2020 presidential campaign
- Girls Scouts of America member grades K-9. Girls Scouts of America volunteer 2012-2016
- High school fundraising and volunteering with American Cancer Society, The Cove Foundation, and DHHS Interact Club: Outreach in Our Community
Timeline
Content Strategist
Ready Set Rocket
06.2018 - 06.2020
Marketing Coordinator
Ready Set Rocket
06.2016 - 05.2018
Cofounder / Director of Content
Made of Millions Foundation
03.2016 - Current
Master of Social Work -
Silberman School of Social Work At Hunter College
Bachelor of Science - Communication
Boston University
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