Resume

Below you will find a searchable version of my resume, current as of August 2016. The links will take you to the websites of my clients and past employers, as well as to samples of my work.

For your convenience, you may also download a copy of my resume.

Lauren Helena Hjalmarson
Kelowna, BC
(778) 214 – 3384
lauren.hjalmarson@gmail.com
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Objective:

To contribute to the team at BroadbandTV in the role of Community Video Editor.

Highlights: 

• Placed in the Top 10 Local Social Media Personalities in Best of Kelowna 2016
• Experienced as a videographer, journalist, actor, and events promoter
• Trained extensively in multiple performance forms, including live and on-camera
• Published as a writer of non-fiction, fiction and poetry in print and online
• Strong communication and organizational skills demonstrated by success with Csek Creative and by high academic achievement

Work History:

Company Owner – Lion Speak Creative Communications (Jan. 2016 – current)

• Launched a new company representing myself as an actor, writer, and marketer
• Represented, marketed, and administered operations at The Film Factory New Media Creative House in the capacities of Brand Ambassador and Community Manager
• Performed as a voice-over artist for businesses such as Yeti Farm Creative, the City of Kelowna, and Capri Insurance

News Reporter – Csek Creative/KelownaNow.com (Apr. – Oct. 2015)

• Excelled as a fully independent news, business, and event videographer, handling all aspects from shooting films to news casting on-camera and editing footage
• Wrote and edited content for KelownaNow’s website and social media channels, and for marketing clients such as the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce
• Connected with new people daily and built relationships with community stakeholders such as YMCA of Okanagan 

Day Camp Director – First Baptist Church, Thunder Bay, ON (June – Aug. 2014)

• Developed and ran a new program for children aged 4 – 10
• Marketed the program and successfully reached attendance goals

Communications & Publicity – UBCO’s Theatre26 (Jan. – Apr. 2014)

• Marketed the theatre’s programming on social media and developed a grant application

Staff Writer & Events Promoter – Csek Creative/KelownaNow.com (Apr. – Aug. 2013)

• Publicized the Best of Kelowna initiative during its inaugural year
• Wrote content and social media posts for KelownaNow and Csek’s marketing clients
• Reported from press conferences and events as a photographer, videographer, newscaster and print journalist

Server – The Grateful Fed Pub (May – Aug. 2012)

• Promoted to head trainer within one month of hire
• Served full-time, often independently, on day, evening, and closing shifts

Communications & Publicity – Fanshawe College Theatre Arts (Jan. – May 2011)

• Networked with applicants and alumni to promote the program
• Managed the Theatre Arts Facebook page

Player Support Representative – Disney Canada Inc. (Sept. 2008 – Aug. 2010)

• Ensured the safety of ClubPenguin.com for its young players through moderation tasks
• Performed online as all of Club Penguin’s virtual characters
• Supported website guests via email

Education:

BFA    Interdisciplinary Performance: University of British Columbia, 2017

Dip.     Theatre Arts – Performance: Fanshawe College, 2012

Awards and Prizes:

• UBC: Chancellor’s Scholar designation due to high academic achievement
• UBC: Dean’s List honouree: 2013, 2014, 2015
• Fanshawe College: President’s Honour Roll recipient
• Fanshawe College: Third Prize, Academic Sr. Vice President’s Writing Contest on Diversity, 2011

Additional Experience:

• Co-star of short film “Late Harvest,” an official selection of the 2016 Calgary International Film Festival and nominee for the Alberta Spirit Award
• Coached middle school drama students in Kelowna in 2013 and Vernon in 2015
• Read published material to audiences at the Streaming Café, Kelowna Arts Council’s Coffeehouse, and the Regional District’s story time event in summer of 2015
• Performed as an actor, singer, and dancer with Celebration Singers, Shakespeare Kelowna, Ballet Kelowna, Creator’s Arts Centre and Alexandra Babbel Studios
• Reported on-camera as a student broadcast journalist for UBCO.tv/Shaw TV
• Wrote and illustrated a chapter book for young readers (Lake Publishing Society, 2015)

Additional Capabilities and Skills:

• Basic reading comprehension of French and Spanish
• Effective use of Macintosh, PC, and Android operating systems
• Familiarity with WordPress, Adobe Photoshop and Premiere, Final Cut Pro and Microsoft Office