LAUREN A. KELLY 4115 Howard Avenue, Western Springs, Illinois 60558

Laukelly14@gmail.com ! 708.469.9415 EDUCATION Indiana University, School of Public and Environmental Affairs

Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs • Majors: Environmental Management & Legal Studies • Minor: Marketing • Phi Sigma Theta National Honors Society

Bloomington, Indiana May 2014

GPA: 3.3/4.0 University of Navarra, SPEA Study Abroad Program

Economic Evaluation of Health, Safety and Environmental Programs Pamplona, Spain

June 2012 – July 2012 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SIMON ECOTOXICOLOGY LAB Bloomington, Indiana Research Assistant January 2014 – March 2014

• Measured length and weight of crayfish to collect information and create a database for future students to use for research • Practiced general laboratory safety principles and chemical hygiene according to OSHA regulations

INDIANA UNIVERSITY SERVE IT COMMUNITY CLINIC Bloomington, Indiana Intern, Member of Nonprofit Support Team May 2013 – December 2013

• Researched and advised social media practices and techniques for local nonprofit organizations and businesses • Managed the clinic’s Pinterest and Twitter accounts and designed the Twitter background using Adobe Photoshop CS6

GLOBAL GIFTS: A FAIR TRADE STORE Bloomington, Indiana Sales Associate Volunteer October 2012 – June 2013

• Educated customers about fair trade values, policies, and artisan stories behind their innovative community-created goods • Offered assistance to customers and promoted an assortment of worldwide fair trade products

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Chicago, Illinois Region Five Pesticides Intern July 2012 – August 2012 • Conducted and presented bed bug research for the Region 5 consumer awareness website development

• Collaborated with a large team of pesticide professionals to discover useful environmental tactics

LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES INDIANA UNIVERSITY PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION Bloomington, Indiana Safe Sister September 2012 – May 2014 • Obtained training in handling sexual assault crisis situations and advocating for victims while maintaining confidentiality

• Developed methods to educate the community about sexual violence prevention with safe sisters and IU Health Center personnel THETA PHI ALPHA Bloomington, Indiana External Vice President, Executive Board Member January 2013 – January 2014 Recipient of 2014 National Theta Phi Alpha Senior Service Award • Oversaw 16 committees and committee chairmen to ensure that they effectively completed their responsibilities

• Planned and conducted all chapter development activities about once per month for approximately 150 members • Received the Senior Service Award for outstanding scholarship, leadership, character, and service to the fraternity and university

SPEA UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION Bloomington, Indiana Treasurer, Executive Board Member January 2012 – December 2012 • Tracked and controlled spending of the foundation by managing a budget of approximately $5,000

• Increased overall fundraising efforts by about 50% and raised over $4,000 through semi-annual apparel sales SKILLS

Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED Certified ! Microsoft Office ! Adobe Photoshop CS6 ! Conversational in Spanish