Lauren Kriss

Lauren Kriss Curriculum-| https://laurenkriss.wordpress.com/ EDUCATION M.A. Communication College of Liberal Arts and Sciences University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Health communication focus Admitted: Fall 2019 B.A. Public Relations College of Media & Communication, Honors College Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX Minor in political science Graduated Summa Cum Laude (Highest Honors) Expected Graduation May 2019 Texas Tech University Faculty Led Study Abroad Program Honors College in Paris and Milan Studied with Associate Dean Aliza Wong Ph.D., Daniel Nathan Ph.D. Studied French architecture, art, and Italian history Completed Honors College “Summit” course Summer 2018 HONORS AND AWARDS Teaching Assistantship University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Department of Communication 50% teaching assistantship (teaching two sections of a course each semester) - Elizabeth Winter Young Academic Year Fellowship University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Department of Communication Recruitment fellowship for M.A. program - Undergraduate Research Scholar Texas Tech University Honors College Received competitive funding for research from the Honors College Renewed funding annually - Student Academic Citizenship Award Texas Tech University Parents Association Nominated by the College of Media & Communication Recognized for research and campus involvement 2018 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Honors Undergraduate Thesis Program Advised by Coy Callison, Ph.D. Designed and analyzed a survey of 880 undergraduate students Wrote a literature review Completed undergraduate thesis - Texas Tech Bullet Ad Team/ National Student Advertising Competition Research Director Placed 3rd in NSAC District 10, Division II competition Awarded “Best Media Plan” in District 10, Division II competition Designed a national campaign for American Advertising Federation client Weinerschnitzel to compete against other universities Provided campaign design insights through environmental scanning, threat analysis and conducting primary consumer and product research - Visual Information & Messaging Lab Research Assistant to Andy J. King, Ph.D. Assisted on a literature review of visual persuasion Designed multiple research projects Utilized eye-tracking technology and survey applications - TEACHING EXPERIENCE Tutor TECHniques Center, Texas Tech University Assisting students with learning disabilities in upper-level coursework in communication-related disciplines Earning College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certification Spring 2019 Honors First-Year Experience Teaching Assistant Honors College, Texas Tech University Instructed an Honors Learning Community Group, an undergraduate course averaging 15 students every fall, covering campus life and academic success strategies Developed presentations, learning activities, and outside class events Mentored three cohorts of Honors College first-year students - CURRENT PROJECTS Kriss, L., Callison, C., & King, A. J., (2019). Moving Beyond the Greek vs. Non-Greek Dichotomy: Understanding How Involvement in Campus Organizations Influences Alcohol Use in Traditional Undergraduate Students CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Kriss, L. & King, A.J., (2017, March) “Media Representations of Disability on TV: Differences in Valence of Portrayals on Attitudes and Concern” presented at the Texas Tech University Undergraduate Research Conference, Lubbock, TX. UNIVERSITY SERVICE CoMC Dean’s Student Ambassador College of Media & Communication, Texas Tech University Analyze and discuss concerns and future objectives of the College of Media & Communication on behalf of students Recruit and retain prospective and current College of Media & Communication undergraduates Contribute to CoMC retention rate (ranked 2nd on campus- Lead First-Year Experience Mentor Honors College, Texas Tech University Hired and trained mentor team of 60 students Formed Honors College first-year curriculum Contributed to Honors College retention rate (ranked 1st on campus- PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Copywriter Man Bundle Box Create content marketing strategy Manage search engine optimization across website and blog Creating and editing website content 2018-Present Copywriting Intern GriffinWink Advertising and Warehouse75 Digital, Lubbock, TX Managed multiple client blogs Wrote search optimized copy for clients Developed inbound marketing strategy for clients 2018 TTU Government & Public Service Internship U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. Communicated with constituents about policy issues Assisted staff with constituent services Summer 2017 Marketing Associate RE/MAX 1, Cedar Park, TX Developed marketing content for brokerage and agents Optimized websites for brokerage and agents Recruited agents to brokerage- COMMUNITY SERVICE Kappa Zeta chapter of the Chi Omega Fraternity Active Member Contributed to philanthropy benefitting Make-A-Wish North Texas Served at the Make-A-Wish Gala yearly Foundation Ambassador -) Managed the scholarship application process for sorority Served on scholarship award committee- Rotaract International Community Service Chair Coordinated profit-shares with local restaurants to fundraise for projects affiliated with Rotary International-