LZ Resume
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LZ Resume

Lauren E. Zgorzynski
229 3rd Street #301 ⋅ Jersey City, NJ 07302
Phone: ------------ ⋅ Email: ------------

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in Interior Design.

CERTIFICATIONS & SKILLS
New York Institute of Art & Design- DSA’s Residential Interior Design Qualification Certification to be completed by March 2020
Microsoft Office Suite, G-Suite, Microsoft Outlook, Word Perfect, SketchUp, Photoshop

EXPERIENCE

Design Assistant, GREENCITYdesign LLC, Hoboken, NJ
July 2019- Present
Communication liaison on residential projects between clients, interior designers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors related to project scope, timetables, and costs/budgets ranging from $1K - $250K.
Responsible for locating and ordering all project materials to be used for single and multi-phased installations.
Assists in creating and presenting mood boards, material samples, and design renderings to residential clients.
Provides detailed analysis of all design plans, scheduling the order of installations phases in an economical and efficient manner.
Performed pre-construction planning, scheduling and cost control.

Marketing Communications Coordinator, Stand Up To Cancer, New York, NY
June 2018 – July 2019
In charge or tracking media placement and press impressions surrounding Stand Up To Cancer’s earned media related to PSAs, initiative, and events.
Created paste-ups of media placements and assembled placements for all staff, donor, and Scientist updates.
Assembled talking points related to interviews and presentations and drafted pitches press releases.
Managed department review of collateral to deliver by requested deadlines.
Maintained and organized all general department files, processed invoices and handled monthly expense reports.
Coordinated domestic and international travel and created comprehensive travel itineraries for Chief Communications Strategist, Senior VP of Communications, and rest of internal team.
Assisted in development, implementation, and execution of internal communication strategy and plans.
Efficiently assisted with the development of a highly effective marketing communications program including digital, print, and social platforms coordinating with key market segment strategies.
Developed and assisted in editing and drafting emails to staff, leadership, PR agencies, collaborations, etc.
Conducted research related to target media, reporters, speaking engagements, awards, and recognitions.

Administrative Assistant, Stand Up To Cancer, New York, NY
June 2016 - June 2018
Assisted in research for development prospect, collaborations, and donor relations.
Seamlessly organized staff events, including outings and volunteer opportunities.
Assisted with planning the bi-annual Stand Up To Cancer Telecast, Selection Meetings, Annual Innovation and Scientific Summits in New York City and Los Angeles, including associated travel and logistical arrangements.
Efficiently maintained calendars for President & CEO, Vice President of Advocacy & Strategic Collaborations, Senior Program Manager and Program Manager.
Scheduled and organized internal and external conference calls/meetings & recorded and distributed notes.
Drafted meeting agendas, supplied materials to attendees, and executed follow-up meetings and team teleconferences.
Seamlessly arranged domestic and international high frequency travel for President & CEO, Vice President of Advocacy & Strategic Collaborations, Project Managers, and all external individuals attending events and meetings with ability to execute last minute changes.
Thoroughly coordinated department/office moves and managed bulk of office logistics.
Maintained all in-house corporate merchandise inventory and orders.

Administrative Assistant/Receptionist, M3 Technology, Matawan, NJ
July 2011 – January 2015
Provided broad-based administrative support to the executive team.
Assisted in scheduling and coordinating various meetings and appointments for supervisors.
Assisted with direct mail marketing projects oversaw preparation of policies, data entry, and other miscellaneous tasks.
Entrusted with corporate credit card information as well as other confidential information.
Maintained and updated contact management database and filing system.

EDUCATION AND RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ May 2008
Bachelor of Arts in Communications/Public Relations/Journalism
Dean’s List Status
Excellence in Journalism Award, Monmouth University’s Department of Communication, April 2008