REBECCA

LAUFER

905-391-3199 | 7 Ingram Court, Whitby, ON | rslaufer@hotmail.com
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A detail-oriented high-achiever whose strong work ethic, web and graphic design skills, and solid
command of the English language complement the goal of a successful career in the publishing industry.
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EDUCATION & ACADEMIC AWARDS

Media, Information and Technoculture (MIT), Honors Specialization
Western University | London, ON 20132017

Courses Include:
Introduction to Digital Imaging & Web Design Introduction to Graphic Design
Critical Perspectives in Advertising Journalism Practices & Principles

Creative Writing, Minor

Courses Include:
Concept to Product: Publishing Document Design
Writing Creative Non-Fiction Writing for Publication

Professional Communications, Certificate

Courses Include:
Introduction to Professional Writing Writing for the Web
Creating Professional Portfolios Technical Editing

Western Deans Honor List 20152016, 20162017
Western Scholarship of Excellence 2013

SKILLS & STRENGTHS
Confidently creates, proofreads, and edits, using editing markup language, a wide variety of
creative and academic writing
Effectively navigates websites, databases and print resources to prepare quality research
Skillfully uses Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, and
Dreamweaver), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), and WordPress
Easily implements both Mac and PC hardware and software
Displays confidence communicating in both written and oral capacities to wide audiences
Sets goals often and works tirelessly to achieve them
Demonstrates a desire for perfection through a high attention to detail and organization
Works well independently as well as in a team setting

EXPERIENCE

IT Department Summer Student, Durham District School Board | Whitby, ON Summer 2016
Travelled to various schools within Durham Region to set up and upgrade computers and
troubleshoot technical issues
Assisted school staff members who had any questions or concerns about the upgrade or about
their computers and devices
Utilized Microsoft Excel to create and edit multiple spreadsheets and updated databases


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Marketing and Development Intern, Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation & JanuaryApril 2016
Education Centre (Non-Profit) | London, ON
Wrote content and designed graphics for both online and print media
Worked closely with the Executive Director and Director of Development on public relations and
marketing tasks
Created and utilized targeted emails, newsletters, and educational print material, which
produced quantifiable results
Coordinated social media platforms to connect the company with the community, gain
important feedback, and promote the organizations work
Wrote multiple grant applications

Assistant Online Editor, OPENWIDE Magazine | London, ON 20142015
Proofread/edited online submissions and monitored the OPENWIDE Facebook page
Worked with a team on the student-run, quarterly magazine to publish online and print material

Website Designer, AIDS Committee Durham (Non-Profit) | Whitby, ON 20142015
Independently planned, created, and implemented a WordPress-powered website
Designed graphic material for the website using Adobe Photoshop
Organized existing online content for a more user-friendly experience

Social Media Coordinator, Herizon House (Non-Profit) | Ajax, ON Summer 2014
Created and maintained a Facebook and LinkedIn page, WordPress-powered website, and blog
Designed various print materials (brochures, posters, business cards)
Spoke to high school students about issues related to violence against women and the shelters
various services

Marketing Coordinator, Donald A. Wilson S.S. Students Council | Whitby, ON 20112013
Designed, printed, and distributed posters and flyers to promote school events
Worked as a team with other students to plan and implement school events, which included
dances, food drives, spirit days, and sporting events

Cashier, Wal-Mart Canada | Whitby, ON Summer 2013
Exceeded the standards of customer service experience by maintaining a friendly and customer
focused approach
Promoted the organizations programs, such as the Wal-Mart Rewards MasterCard
Handled monetary transactions in a timely and organized fashion
Kept work area clean by utilizing appropriate cleaning standards
Balanced cash register at the end of each shift for cash reconciliation