Lauren Harris

Laurenelizabethpeace@gmail.com | 859.325.6290

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Forward-thinking communications professional

2013-Present Assistant, Client Relationship Management

Bingham McCutchen LLP
Lexington, KY

Co0rdinated activities, events and research pertaining

to the firms client, industry and regional teams.
Managed the teams Client Service Campaign,
authoring and editing articles aimed at increasing
attorney awareness of client service and feedback.
Analyzed industry and regional-specific firm financials
to assist in strategic planning efforts.
As a key member of the Diversity Committee, organized
numerous local events and initiatives to promote
diversity and inclusion.

2013
The Harrodsburg Herald
Harrodsburg, KY

Provided local media coverage at city, business and

non-profit meetings, as well as community and private
events.
Authored editorial, healthy eating and music/movie
review columns, offering distinct content and tone.
Edited and paginated newspaper prior to publication
each week.
Awarded third place for Best Editorial in the Weekly
Class 3 category of the 2013 Kentucky Press Association
Awards for Excellence in Kentucky Newspapers.

2012-2013
Photizo Group
Midway, KY

Marketing Manager

of public relations.

2010
Emmer Development
Gainesville, FL

Executive Assistant

International liaison for VP at leading global animal

health and nutrition company.
Organized logistics for global videoconferences,
webinars and interviews.
Authored internal announcements, press releases and
talking points.
Coordinated executive meetings domestically and
overseas including travel arrangement, high-level
meeting dictation and follow up activities.

Marketing Coordinator

Handled public relations, community events and

involvement, advertising and website management.
Specialized in realtor relations, social media efforts
and competitive market research.

2009
Customer Service Representative
Donna Mann State Farm Insurance
Gainesville, FL
2008
LAE Beauty
Gainesville, FL
2006-2008
Venture Realty of North Florida
Gainesville, FL

Public Relations Intern

Administrative Assistant

EDUCATION
University of Florida
B.S. in Public Relations and Communications
Santa Fe College
A.A. in Journalism

Responsible for all external communications efforts

including company blog, newsletters and press releases.
Managed website, webinars and conference marketing.
Analyzed metrics to track the success of all online
marketing efforts.

2010-2012
Alltech
Nicholasville, KY

Journalist

specializing in writing, editing , branding and all aspects

SKILLS
Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
Microsoft Office
Meeting and event coordination
Social media
AP Style

LINKEDIN

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2004-2006