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Lauren Bootier
Wayne, Pennsylvania
Fans (11)

About Me

Currently unemployed due to spousal relocation, I have experience in writing, editing and apparel. My most recent position was with Converse but I am looking to get back into writing/editing. If anyone has any tips, I'd be happy to hear them :)

Work History

  • Converse
  • Production Coordinator
  • April 2008 to September 2009
  • -Promoted after 9 months from Production Assistant to Production Coordinator
    -Develop relationships with local and overseas vendors
    -Track production status with both vendors and local teams
    -Communicate with vendors, design and graphic teams, and merchandisers
    -Review technical packets/samples to ensure consistency and accuracy

  • Elle Magazine
  • Fashion Intern
  • September 2007 to January 2008
  • -Manage fashion closet
    -Traffic clothing samples
    -Help prepare and pack for shoots
    -Report to several fashion assistants; balance multiple projects

  • Page Six Magazine
  • Freelance Copy Editor
  • October 2007 to October 2007
  • -Input proof corrections
    -Fact checked feature and fashion articles

Education

  • Pennsylvania State University
  • Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, English; creative writing
  • 2003 - 2007
  • -Double major
    -Participated in Penn State Dance MaraTHON, Alpha Phi Omega, Penn State Student Television Network

Goals
  1. Get a job!
  2. Write a book (and hopefully have it published)

Networks (11)

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Fans (11)

JR Moreau
Ryan Paugh
Ryan Healy
Neeraj Bhushan
Angelo Losito
Dan Healy
Andrew Hedges
Ben Boudreau
Andhari Sidharta
Karl Sakas

Following (12)

Alexa Marinos
Your Ill-fitting Overcoat
Doniree
Ryan Paugh
Andhari Sidharta
Jennifer Beese
Jessica
Rachel Martin
Nicole Antoinette
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