Master's in International Relations Student at Leiden University from NYC, background in Theatre & Communications

Lauren's achtergrond

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Summary: Seeking a position where my Political Science & International Relations education, along with event management and office administration can be best utilized. Passionate about art & performance, human rights, identity politics and the relationship between sustainability, climate change and globalization. * USA citizen, Dutch resident with full working rights
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Skills:
● Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
● Event management: eTouches registration / marketing; LOOPD, TapCrowd application building, planning shows / events / conferences for up to 150 people.
● Technical programming for sound, lighting and multimedia design including QLab, Photoshop, Wondershare Filmora, Cyberlink PowerDirector
● Administration: creating / organizing / distributing schedules, docs & media, responsible for email communication for teams up to 40 people & assists internal communications for entire Europe / Middle East & Africa regional supply chain office
● Public Relations: media / press communication
● Social Media: SEO, create & distribute social media campaigns for various purposes
● Languages: English (native) , German (A1), Spanish (conversational)
● Data entry, editing, blog writing. Basic knowledge of R programming
● Managing teams up to 40 people across various specializations (creative, technical, public relations, general / venue management)

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Education & Certifications
Leiden University / Master's of Arts International Relations Feb 2018-2019, Leiden, Netherlands.
● Focus in Culture & Politics

City University of New York Hunter College / Bachelor of Arts Political Science 2010-2015, New York City, USA.
● 9 semester program: double major Political Science & Theater Arts (production)
● Political Science honors society, graduated Cum Laude
● Honors thesis focus on human rights and Indonesian drug laws (excerpt available upon request)
● Theater course in technical production and management

University of Amsterdam, Social and Behavioral Sciences MOOCs 2017
● Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences

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Work Experience

Deutsche Post DHL- Event Coordinator / Communications
Sept. 2017-Feb 2018 - Bonn, DE. Supply Chain Europe, Middle East & Africa region.

Theater Production, Stage Management
2016- Sydney, NSW, Australia
Sydney Chamber Opera, Carriageworks, Griffin Theater, Epic Team, Erth Visual & Physical Inc.
2015- New York City, NY, USA Off-Broadway- Soho Repertory Theater, Play Company: Ludic Proxy, 24 Hour Plays
2014-2015- London, United Kingdom Off-West End- Finborough Theater, Unicorn Theater: Flouers O'Edinburgh, Vibrant Playwriting Festival

Hospitality
2016- Sydney, NSW, Australia: Hilton Sydney, Marlborough Hotel 2010-2015- Manhattan, New York, USA: Brother Jimmy's, Bathtub Gin, Kingston Hall, Ninth Ward, Southern Hospitality 2007-2010- Yorktown, NY, USA various

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Internship, Leadership, Volunteer, Affiliations

Theater Production / Business Management Program, Finborough Theater 08 / 2014-12 / 2014- London, United Kingdom
Worked as the resident Assistant General Manager and Deputy Manager of London's Notable Off-West End Theater. Managed various front and back of house operations for touring productions in artistic and business aspects. Worked closely with theater owner and Artistic Director, Neil McPherson.

Scholarship
● European Youth Conference - Gdansk, Poland (July 2017). ○ Organized by Heinrich Boell Stiftung and Green European Federation
○ Topic: 'Regain or Retreat?' European Youth in an Age of Uncertainty Volunteer
● Red Cross (New York City Chapter) Certified Emergency Disaster Relief Worker since 2011
○ Field work / relevant training for disaster relief, most notably delivering food & supplies to communities affected by Hurricane Sandy, New York City , USA.
● Berliner Table 2017. Berlin, Germany.
○ Hands-on work at the headquarters where donated produce / supplies were distributed for homeless and refugee shelters.
● SINGA Berlin 2017. Berlin, Germany.
○ Working with connecting locals, immigrants and refugees in Berlin for emotional / social support as well as career and immigration guidance.
● Tanzania Development Trust 2017 London, UK
○ Social Media- Led a small team remotely to design, develop and create a distribution strategy for a social media campaign for the Government of Tanzania. Tanzania