​​LAUREN G. VACCA​
1211 Jasam Ct- Toms River- NJ- 08755  (732) 604-1696
Email: laurengvacca@gmail.com Portfolio: wix.com/laurengvacca/laurengabriellavacca
Blogs: afashionistalikeme.blogspot.com & blushingbridesmaids.com
 

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EDUCATION

James Madison University, Harrisonburg VA
     Bachelor of Arts, May 2013- GPA 3.6
     School of Communication Studies Major, Concentration: Public Relations
     School of Foreign Languages Major, Concentration: Spanish
  

University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
   Spanish Major—Fall 2011 Semester Abroad

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​CAREER RELATED EXPERIENCE
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Marie Claire, New York, NY

Senior Fashion Editor's Intern, August 2013- Present

• Personal Assistant to Zanna Roberts Rassi: organize calendar, conduct research for appearances, personal press and daily errands

• Help on-set with styling and smooth running presentations

• Communicate with PR and designers for samples and organize returns timely and correctly

 

Krupp Group, New York, NY

Jewelry Public Relations Intern, August- September 2013

• Organize all jewelry samples in showroom, call back all returns by communicating daily with publications & stylists

• Assist jewelry team with clippings, runs, calues, daily tasks and pulling pieces for stylists

 

James Madison University Office of Public Affairs, Harrisonburg, VA
Social Media and Public Relations Intern, August 2012- present

• Cover student affairs’ events and news onsite and in press

• • Help manage and produce content for all JMU social media accounts with over 40,000 followers

• Publicize and advocate for clubs on campus through social media, news releases, interviews and more
 

Rent the Runway, Harrisonburg, VA
Public Relations Intern, August 2012- present
• Published press releases in notable sources and promote RTR at JMU through social media and events
• Hosted fashion show and trunk show at university along with HerCampus
 

Council of Fashion Designers of America, New York, NY
Public Relations Intern, Spring Fashion Week 2013
• Worked in theater, studio and lobby on dozens of shows throughout the week with set-up and assisting
 

BCBG Max Azria/ Hervé Léger, New York, NY
Public Relations Intern, Fall Fashion Week 2012 and Spring Fashion Week 2013
• Worked exclusively with PR team for preparation for NY’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in office
• Worked backstage during show with press and guests and with the PR team at the BCBG after party
 

Bismarck and Phillips Communication and Media, New York, NY
Fashion Public Relations Intern, Summer 2012
• Worked extensively with FashionGPS on send-outs to stylists and publications
• Helped manage showroom, worked events, fashion shows and helped with model castings
• Assisted account executives on specific clients such as Sandro and Suno
 

ClassWish, New York, NY
Social Media and Public Relations Intern, Summer 2011
• Assistant to Human resources personnel and helped with managing website and social media
• Wrote press releases and pitches to contact potential sponsors
 

​LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES
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PRSSA: Committee Chair for events and fundraising
Ketchum Mindfire: Submitted campaigns and social media ideas for designated clients
Sigma Sigma Sigma: Executive Board-Education Director, Committee Chair, Event Coordinator & Crew Leader
Lambda Pi Eta: Communication Honors Fraternity
SCOM Conference Presenter: Presented research project at Annual Virginia SCOM conference
Mortar Board: JMU’s honors society and Dean’s List Scholar
A Fashionista Like Me Blog: founder and creator of Fashion blog
Skyline Literacy: Teach English to native Spanish speakers
Amistad: Mentor for Spanish Kids
Erase Indifference: co-started non-profit for refugee advocacy, worked closely with Lost Boys of Sudan in Phoenix
 

​SKILLS
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Advanced proficient in Microsoft Offie, Fashion GPS, Vocus, Prisim, iMovie, Cascade, ReadMedia, InDesign
Fluent in Spanish and proficient in Italian
Outgoing and charismatic manner with a strong passion for my work
Ability to communicate both orally and written in a professional manner
Deep understanding of the importance of teamwork and leadership