1. Alaura Hernandez
E X P E R I E N C E
S K I L L S
Alaura Hernandez Photography, Owner
Chicago, IL | May 2012 - present
Operates a photography business for events, shows, headshots, portrait and
modeling portfolio work. Manages business social media to engage with
potential customers. My photos have been used by Fox News, Bustle, RedBox,
David’s Bridal, TheSkimm, CS, Daily Mail (UK) and more.
Bright Pink, Marketing Intern
Chicago, IL | September 2015 - March 2016
Wrote stories, monitored social media and compiled reports for a national
breast and ovarian health non-profit organization. Helped grow social media
following by over 4.1k in two months. Photographed and designed national
advertising campaigns, brand imagery and for partnerships with Aerie, Yoplait
and more. Analyzed industry trends in weekly presentations for the CEO.
Modern Luxury, Editorial Intern
Chicago, IL | January 2016 - March 2016
Conducted interviews and wrote stories on a variety of beats for Chicago
luxury lifestyle magazines, including CS, NS, Brides Chicago and Men’s Book.
Thoroughly copy edited and fact-checked articles with sources to ensure
accuracy. Pitched story ideas to the editor in chief with target audience in mind.
NU Fitness and Recreation, Building Supervisor
Evanston, IL | September 2012 - August 2016
Oversaw Northwestern University’s largest campus recreation center and
a staff of over 50 CSRs while ensuring the safety and security of the facility.
Taught swim lessons to children and adults. CPR and First Aid certified.
STITCH, Editor in Chief
Evanston, IL | October 2012 - March 2015
Oversaw creative and editorial elements of a fashion magazine and guided
a staff of 50. Steadily promoted over two years, having held positions as staff
photographer, photo editor and creative director before becoming the EIC in
2014. Under my leadership, STITCH was named one of the nine best college
fashion magazines in the United States by Teen Vogue.
Pulse, Photo Editor
Evanston, IL | March 2013 - March 2014
Managed photography and design elements of a magazine that catered
specifically to Northwestern University’s black community. Ran Photoshop
tutorials and workshops for staff and directed editorial photo shoots.
Ohio Synchro Swim Club, Coach
Columbus, OH | 2010 - 2014
Coached a synchronized swimming team of over 30 children, ages 6-18.
Artistically directed and choreographed routines for national competitions.
E D U C AT I O N
S E R V I C E + A C T I V I T I E S
C O N TA C T
F I N D M E O N L I N E
- Social media: Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and Pinterest.
- Microsoft Office, Acrobat Pro, Adobe Creative Suite and Adobe Lightroom.
- Basic experience with WordPress, MailChimp, Salesforce and HTML.
- Speaks moderate Spanish, but excels in reading and writing in Spanish.
- AlauraHernandez.com
- AlauraHernandezPhotography.com
- linkedin.com/in/AlauraHernandez
- 614.546.8085
- AlauraHernandez93@gmail.com
- 4609 N Ashland Ave, Apt 3
Chicago, IL 60640
R E F E R E N C E S
AVA I L A B L E
U P O N R E Q U E S T
NU Burlesque, Director
Evanston, IL | 2013 - 2016
Directed an annual burlesque show
with over 100 members that celebrates
diversity and promotes self-love,
women’s rights and sexual health. The
show is currently among the five largest
burlesque shows in the world, and
a portion of ticket proceeds benefit
Chicago charities.
Nellie’s Champions for Kids
Columbus, OH | 2010 - 2013
Helped organize a fashion show that
raised money for pediatric cancer
research. Founder and President of
a high school branch club that raised
money for Nellie’s Champions for
Kids and provided support to families
affected by pediatric cancer.
Northwestern University
Medill School of Journalism, Media,
Integrated Marketing Communications
Evanston, IL | Class of 2016
Bachelor of Science in journalism and
Bachelor of Arts in history.