LAUREN WALDROP

1000 University Place #2310 Newport News, VA 23606

(225)572-6764,

EDUCATION

Christopher Newport University (CNU), Newport News, VA Expected Graduation: May 2015 Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, Concentration in Management Cumulative GPA: 3.86

Honors Program, Minors in History and Spanish Major GPA: 3.90

Relevant Coursework: Organizational Behavior, Marketing Management, Operations Management, Business Law, Leadership in Business, Corporate Finance, Management Information Systems, Cross Cultural Awareness, Management Science

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Collier Research and Development Corporation,Newport News, VA October 2014 to Present

Office Manager and Business Development Intern

  • Process software inquiries and issue evaluation licenses
  • Plan conference and tradeshow logistics
  • Serve as liaison to our international resellers
  • Generate content for social media outlets
  • Utilize Google Analytics and Google AdWords to maximize advertising to target audience
  • Responsible for maintaining office supply inventory and recordkeeping

Canon Virginia, Inc.,Newport News, VA May 2014 to August 2014

Business Planning Full-Time Intern

  • Conducted in-depth initial market research for environmental as well as technology-based business opportunities
  • Developed a strategic modeling format for understanding companies in a specific industry
  • Completed the competitor analysis section for a new business proposal to executive team
  • Prepared a presentation for management-level leadership training

A Thyme and Place Catering,Alexandria, VA May 2013 to August 2013

Assistant to Owner Beth Hamed and Event Staff Member

Summer Employment and Internship

  • Assisted in planning and implementing food and venue preparations
  • Served as communicator with clients and rental services for the successful completion of events
  • Assumed full responsibility for supervising a 150-person event including understanding client preferences, preparing the food and venue, coordinating with venue supervisors, and directing staff members

University of Cadiz, Cadiz, SpainJune 2012 to July 2012

Study Abroad

  • Studiedthe Spanish languageat the intermediate level and discussed contemporarycultural issues
  • Experienced Spanish culture by living with a host family and traveling to Madrid and Seville

ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society March 2014 to Present

  • The highest recognition a business student can receive in an undergraduate, masters or doctoral program

Alpha Chi National Honor Society November 2013 to Present

  • Comprised of the top ten percent of juniors, seniors, and graduate students at CNU

WORK EXPERIENCE

Christopher Newport University Event Staff, Newport News, VA September 2013 to Present

Event Staff Member, Part-time Employment

Harris Teeter, Leesburg, VA April 2011 to November 2012

Cashier, Part-time and Summer Employment

Giant Food, Leesburg, VA January 2010 to April 2011

Cashier, Part-time and Summer Employment