Lauren M. Weathers 179 Southwinds E Alexander City, AL 404.862.8286 WeathersLM@gmail.

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INTERNSHIPS& WORK EXPERIENCE -Washington DC Summer Intern for Senator Saxby Chambliss of Georgia, Press -George Washington University Intensive Journalism Program, Semester in Washington -Intern for The Daily Caller, Washington D.C. -Videographer for the Fringe Festival, Washington D.C. -Employee at Catherines Market (waitress and cook), two summers -P.J.s Coffee, barista and cook -Bravura Fashion in Sales APPLICABLE SKILLS -Experience in podcast production, blogging, and filmmaking -Advanced social media skills (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, WordPress) -Well versed in Final Cut Pro and Wordpress.com -Videography experience in: Politics/ News, documentaries, and in social interest pieces -Taken classes in news writing, editorial writing, and familiar with AP Style LEADERSHIP AND POLITICAL EXPERIENCE -Assistant Vice President of Political Affairs/ Student Lobbyist -Student Government Association Lobby Board liaison to Alabama Legislature, four years) -Student Government Association Secretary of Student Relations, 2010-2011 -Campaign& debate work for 2010 Alabama gubernatorial race -Auburn College Republicans Director of Elections, 2010-2011 -Auburn College Republicans Director of Public Relations, 2011-2012 -Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success, three years -Alpha Gamma Delta Social Sorority -Greek representative to the United Nations Committee of 19 on World Hunger -Campaign Manager for Miss Auburn University -War Eagle Girls and Plainsmen (official hosts and hostesses of Auburn University) ACADEMIC AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS -Alabama Broadcasters Association Scholarship Award winner, 2011-2012 -Asim Irtaza Siddique Award, 2011-2012 -Most Outstanding SGA Cabinet Member Scholarship Award winner, 2009-2010