Lauren Bessey
New York, NY • lauren.bessey@nyu.edu • linkedin.com/in/laurenbessey/
EDUCATION
New York University, New York, NY Sep 2022—May 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Global Liberal Studies, GPA: 4.0
Concentration in Critical Creative Production and a Minor in Integrated Design & Media
First Year Away Program at NYU Florence, Junior Year Study Abroad at NYU Berlin
Honors: Dean’s List 2022 - 2023 & 2023 - 2024, Martin J. Wygod Global Scholarship
EXPERIENCE
The Meaningful Social Club, Melbourne, Australia Jun 2024—Aug 2024
Social Media & Digital Marketing Intern
→ Managed daily engagement on client social media accounts to foster community growth and customer loyalty
→ Scheduled and organized content calendars to maintain a steady flow of posts in line with marketing strategies
→ Utilized Meta Business Suite to manage and monitor multiple client accounts efficiently
→ Developed engaging and creative content ideas to enhance social media presence and audience engagement
→ Designed visually appealing graphics and posts tailored to client branding and campaign goals
→ Prepared monthly reports on social media performance, providing insights and recommendations to clients
→ Worked closely with the team to develop and execute social media strategies
Rock Agency, Melbourne, Australia May 2024—Aug 2024
Project Management & Copywriting Intern
→ Efficiently performed content entry and management tasks for client websites using WordPress
→ Participated in client meetings to discuss project requirements, updates, and deliverables
→ Implemented SEO strategies to enhance website visibility and search rankings
→ Developed and executed strategies to improve the agency’s social media presence
→ Wrote compelling and tailored copy for client websites, blogs, and marketing materials
→ Worked collaboratively with team members to ensure smooth project execution and delivery
→ Used BugHerd to manage client feedback and track website issues, ensuring timely resolution and communication
Pussycat Magazine, Melbourne, Australia July 2024
Graphic Designer
→ Designed the R.em.edy Interview spread for the inaugural issue of Pussycat Magazine
Fusion Film Festival, New York, NY Dec 2023—May 2024
Submissions Department Staff
→ Communicated with festival organizers, team-members, judges and submitters to make sure all 270+ submissions were correct and counted for, specifically organizing and creating ballots for two categories of the festival
Vis Major Magazine, New York, NY Sep 2023—May 2024
Creative Director, Staff Photographer and Graphic Designer
→ Co-Creative Director and Photographer for the Coquette spread for Vis Major Spring 2024 edition
→ Graphic Designer for the Paparazzi Flash spread for Vis Major Spring 2024 edition
→ Photographer for the Minimalism & Quiet Luxury spread for Vis Major Fall 2023 edition
→ Communicated and creatively collaborated with 10+ shoot team members including fellow photographers, stylists, directors and models
→ Developed an editorial vision with team members and worked to execute it successfully
→ Organized team meetings and met all project deadlines
SKILLS
Languages: German (proficient), Italian (intermediate)
Technical skills: Adobe Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign & Lightroom, Figma, Canva, HTML, CSS, WordPress, Cargo, BugHerd, HubSpot, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Notion, ActiveCollab, ContentSnare, ChatGPT, Slack, Meta Business Suite, Metricool, Instagram, YouTube, X, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest