LARA HANUS

! laraalexandrah.com " Chicago, IL USA

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EDUCATION
Northwestern University

Bachelor's of Science in Communication Studies

September 2015- June 2017 (Expected)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

August 2013-May 2015
Overall GPA: 3.6/4.0

EMPLOYMENT
Ravinia Festival, Group Events and Dining Services Intern, Highland Park, Illinois

May 2015 - Current

Communicate all relevant program, ticket and catering options available to groups
Assist in coordinating the sale and service of existing and new group accounts
Oversee onsite catered events and provide onsite assistance to Group Events Patrons
Assist in managing all paperwork associated with rental and tickets
Manage and update the event-log weekly

Her Campus Media, Public Relations and Social Media Intern, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois & Evanston, Illinois

Sep 2014 - Current

Plan and organize events throughout Illinois and Northwestern campuses

Update content on social media (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook)
Promote and engage readers to Her Campus Illinois and Her Campus Northwestern sites

AKIRA Chicago, Campus Representative, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois

Nov 2014 - May 2015

Online Marketing with brand on University of Illinois Campus

Drive Traffic and Sales to ShopAkira.com
Increase AKIRAs visibility on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Polyvore, and Pinterest

Random Acts of Flowers, National Marketing and Development Intern, Chicago, Illinois

May 2014 - Aug 2014

Planned Chicago Kick-Off Celebration

Recycled and repurposed bouquets of flowers and delivered them to healthcare facilities across Chicago
Assisted founder of organization with development of digital, traditional, retail, experiential and integrated media campaigns

LOUISE & ELEANOR, Midwest Representative, Chicago, Illinois

May 2016 - Current

Creation, planning, and execution of Chicago area trunk shows and events
Curate , organize and promote content across social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram
Handle external relationships with Chicago local media publications such as Chicago Magazine, Michigan Avenue Magazine, Sun-Times Splash, Windy City Live!

ACTIVITIES
Sigma Kappa Sorority, Chapter Officer

Jan 2014 - Aug 2015

Risk Manager (January 2015- August 2015): Required attendance at all internal and external social events, ensure safety of chapter members
Continuing Membership Chair (January 2014-August 2014): Planned and executed special events for potential new members

Form & Function (F&F) Northwestern University Student Marketing Agency, Account Representative

Oct 2015 - Current

Spread awareness of Doc Popcorn, a newly-opened Evanston store

Flyering and various promotions and partnerships with student groups throughout Northwestern Campus
Creation of a Facebook page, loyalty cards, and social media guide for Doc Popcorn Evanston

Cohen Hillel at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Illini Students Supporting Israel

Aug 2013 - May 2015

Participant in Israel-related programs on campus

Participant in discussions and innovative, student-run programs at Hillel

Fiedler Hillel at Northwestern University, Northwestern Israel Society

Sep 2015 - Current

Participant in programming and planning for future Israeli culture programs at Northwestern

VOLUNTEERING
Lincolnwood Jewish Congregation, Adult Education Programming Volunteer

Apr 2011 - Current

Mans Search For Meaning...The Next Generation Holocaust Education Program

Holocaust Education Program Based on the Work of Dr. Viktor E. Frankl
Community Outreach in Holocaust Education

Keshet: A Rainbow of Hope for Children and Adults with Special Needs, Keshet Special Olympics Volunteer

Mar 2012 - Aug 2014

Assistant to Special Needs Athletes

Assistant to Special Needs Athletes for Illinois Special Olympics Competitions

Institute for Therapy through the Arts, Creative Arts Therapy Intern
Assistant to Creative Arts Therapist (Art, Music Drama)
Assisted in the development of treatment plans for each child

Jan 2013 - Current