1. Lauren de Leeuw
780-935-0478
lauren_deleeuw@yahoo.com
Education
 Bachelor of Communications with a major in journalism
o Graduated April 2015 from MacEwan University
Scholarships, Awards and Qualifications
 South Side Athletic Scholarship (writing competition)
 Alexander Rutherford Scholarship
 Standard First Aid and CPR-C certified
 Swimming 101 Fundamentals: certified CSCA coach
Recent Work Experience
Vue Weekly, Edmonton AB
Intern Writer
 Duties included interviewing a variety of individuals from across the country. The
articles I wrote were on an array of topics including profiles on bands, artists and
businesses. I also wrote articles on issues in the community ranging from the coverage of
women’s sports, to issues surrounding the fair treatment of the LGBTQ community.
 Employed from July 2-August 31, 2014
 Reason for leaving: Internship ended
 Employer: Eden Munro
Olympian Swim Club, Edmonton, AB
Coach
 Duties included teaching kids from 8 to 12 years of age the proper strokes and technique
to succeed in the sport at a provincial level. I am also responsible for writing competition
summaries, swimmer of the month reports and communicating with the parents on a
regular basis via email or in person through hosting monthly parent meetings.
 Employed from September 2009 to June 2015
 Employer: Dave Macdonald
Royal Glenora Club, Edmonton AB
Lifeguard
 Duties included customer service interactions with the members, pool maintenance and
upkeep and supervising the pool users while maintaining proper safety standards.
 Employed from September 2011 to September 2013

2.  Reason for leaving: School schedule
 Employer: Kris Munro
Camp Nakamun
Activities Coordinator
 Duties included running and setting up rock climbing wall, zip-line, driving the boat and
organizing large group games for the kids that attended camp that week.
 Employed from May 2012 to August 2012
 Reason for leaving: Returned to university
 Employer: Luke Henklemen
Volunteer Work
 Worked on a team with three other individuals for the Zebra Child Protection Centre.
Over the course of three months, we produced two professional quality videos to help
them recruit more individuals for their cause. These videos are now posted on their
website and social media apps (2015).
 Worked on a team with three other individuals to create a hyper-local website for the
Whyte Avenue area. Our stories focused on a variety of issues and cultural topics that
surrounded the Strathcona area.
 One month trip to Lima, Peru where I worked with a team to help build houses, churches
and orphanages (2008).
 Timing at various swim competitions (both amateur and national swim meets)
Personal Interests and Achievements
 Competed in a variety of different sports.
 Travel
 Drivers license
 Great with all ages of people
 Comfortable public speaker
 Accomplished and confident photographer
References
 Work and education references available upon request
 Final GPA available upon request