Lauren Diamond

Experience

 

Peer Writing Consultant, September 2015 – Present

Sweetland Center for Writing Ann Arbor, MI

• Consulted with peers on many forms of written communication including admissions essays, creative writing, and academic papers across disciplines and at all stages of the writing process in order to help students solve writing challenges and support effective writing processes

• Tutored undergraduate writers of all skill levels, including ESL students which improved my communication skills, ability to work collaboratively and engage in rigorous thinking

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Editorial Intern and Freelance Writer Summer 2016 - Present

 Trusted Media Brands, Inc. New York, NY

• Wrote over twenty pieces of original content for RD.com on a variety of topics while adhering to strict deadlines, including one article that was picked up for the November print issue, as well as one story that became the site’s second most trafficked piece upon being posted.

• Built print content onto the website using the company’s Content Management System (CMS), editing and adding to the pieces to make them social friendly and more relevant for a digital audience.

• Created unique content using keyword phrases to increase Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

• Compiled and vetted “true stories” sent in by readers for a feature in the print version of Reader’s Digest

• Attended all staff meetings and regularly pitched ideas for online content.

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Columnist January 2014- Present

SHEI Magazine Ann Arbor, MI

• Wrote Arts and Culture articles for bi-yearly publication and SHEI blog which required research and interviews

• Created multi-media column in which extensive interviews are conducted with students and organizations, increasing readership and cross-promoting the video and photography sections of the magazine

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 Intern, Global Marketing and PR Summer 2015

 Library For All New York, NY

• Conducted research of media outlets and specific journalists to build relationships for coverage purposes

• Wrote press releases and blog posts regarding Library For All and their partners and pitched stories to media outlets in order to increase awareness of the organization and its goals

• Developed a consistent, streamlined social media strategy in which I created and scheduled content and infographcis in a monthly social media calendar, which improved Library For All’s brand awareness and increased their reach on Facebook by 49% and their reach on Twitter by 20%.

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Vice President of Member Recruitment, Executive Board Member November 2014 – November 2015

Alpha Phi Sorority, University of Michigan Theta Chapter Ann Arbor, MI

• Facilitated visitation of over 1,400 potential new members by matching potential and active members through areas of interest and background

• Conducted marketing analysis to understand competitive strengths and weaknesses, and implemented Formal Recruitment strategies to improve retention rate by 31%

• Directed 170 women by holding workshops, preparing them for the recruitment process

• Executed the strategic recruitment direction of the chapter through marketing, organizing philanthropy events, and coordinating the chapter's involvement on campus and served on the Executive Council to make decisions that would allow the chapter to reach its overall goals

 

Additional

• Participant in SAFAR food allergy research study at Stanford University and founded non-profit organization called 4000 Milligrams to raise money for EpiPens for pediatric patients participating in the study