Lauren Michelle Davis
(870)-275-1632
[email protected]
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Objective:
To obtain a job in the field of Photography.
Work Experience:
Spring 2012-Videographer, Convocation Center, Jonesboro, AR
Spring 2011-Photographer, Shelby Country Interscholastic Athletic Association
(SCIAA), Memphis, TN
Fall 2011-Photograpgher, The Herald, Jonesboro, AR
Spring 2010-Photograpgher, Shelby County Interscholastic Athletic Association
(SCIAA), Memphis, TN
Fall 2010-Videographer, ASU-TV News, Jonesboro, AR
Spring 2009-Photograpgher, The Herald, Jonesboro, AR
Fall 2009-Reporter, The Herald, Jonesboro, AR
Skills
Final Cut Pro
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Word
Excel
Courses Highlights
News Writing, Fall 2009
-Wrote news articles
News Reporting, Spring 2009
-Wrote press releases and news tips
Feature and Magazine Writing, Fall 2010
-Wrote feature stories
Video Production, Fall 2010
-Shot and edited videos
Photography, Spring 2010
-Used Photoshop
Desktop Publishing and Public Design, Spring 2010
-Used InDesign
Advanced Photojournalism, Fall 2011
-Took photos for news stories
News Design, Spring 2012
-Designed a newspaper
Video Post Production, Spring 2012
-Used FinalCut
Communications Research Methods, Summer 2016
-Studied ways in which Communications can be applied in a scientific
field
Introduction to Visual Communications, Fall 2016
-Studied ways to use visual images in order to communicate with the
public
Media Grammar and Style, Spring 2017
-Learned to use proper grammar in AP style
Professional Seminar, Spring 2017
-Learned how to create a professional website and how to build a resume
Independent Photography Study, Spring 2017
-Created a photo story
Media Management and Entrepreneurship, Fall 2017
-Studied the skills needed to obtain a management job in the field of
Communications and how to create a business plan
Other Work Experience:
Kiddly Toes, August 2008-May 2010
-Worked as a sales person who fitted children for shoes
JCPenny, May 2010-August 2010
-Worked as a sales person in the junior department
Godsey’s Grill and Bar, August 2010- May 2015
-Worked as a server and bartender
Bistro on the Ridge, May 2015-current
-Worked as a server and as the front of the house manager
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Arkansas State Marching Band, August 2008-May 2012
Arkansas State Wind Ensemble, August 2008-May 2012
Arkansas State Orchestra, August 2008-May 2012
The Herald, August 2010-May 2012
Academic Honors and Special Awards:
Arkansas State Photographer of the Year, 2017
Community Service:
City Youth
Northeast Arkansas for Animals (NAFA)
Education:
Nettleton High School, Jonesboro, AR, Fall 2006-Spring 2008
Jonesboro, AR.
GPA: 3.6
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR, Fall 2008-Current
Jonesboro, AR
GPA: 3.0
References
Name: Jason Smith
Address: 1317 Lakewood Drive Apt #3, Jonesboro, AR, 72404
Email:
Phone: (870) 253-7706
Relationship: Current co-worker
Name: Trina Crigler
Address: 605 Candis Drive, Jonesboro, AR, 72404
Email:
[email protected]Phone: (870) 219-5931
Relationship: Private donor
Name: Lecia Schluterman
Address: 2285 Sutherland Drive, Memphis, TN, 38119
Email:
[email protected]Phone: (479) 438-0854
Relationship: Contact for SCIAA
