LORI LAWSON

4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA

| 757-715-0800 | llawson@gmu.edu | lawsonlori.weebly.com

EDUCATION
George Mason University: Fairfax, VA | Overall GPA: 3.88
Aug. 2012 May 2016 (expected)
B.A. Communication, Public Relations (GPA: 4.0) | B.A. Gov. & International Politics (GPA: 3.98)
Honors and Awards: Excellence in Communication Award (2016), School of Policy, Government, &
International Affairs Honors Seminar (2014-2015), Global Politics Fellow (2014)

PROJECTS
Advanced Principles of PR client project, Spring 2016: Serving as account supervisor for a team of
five PR coordinators working with the Center for Assurance Research and Engineering to develop and
execute a strategic plan for improving investor relations and faculty event attendance.
Writing in PR client project, Spring 2016: Develop strategic messaging guide and create
corresponding public relations materials for George Mason Universitys Arlington Fellows Program.
Principles of PR mock PR plan project, Fall 2015: Created and presented a comprehensive PR plan
to improve campus police-student relations at George Mason University, including extensive analysis of
existing problems, strategic plans, and tactical plans, and work plans.

EXPERIENCE
Office Automation Student Trainee, U.S. Department of State: Arlington, VA
Jan. 2015 present
Composed Tweets about job openings for @doscareers (20,000+ followers).
Created application guides for government contractors and direct hire personnel seeking official
travel documentation resulting in a dramatic increase in application quality.
Assisted with the diplomatic reception of delegations and event logistical support for the G-20
Anti-Corruption Working Group and the 2015 U.S.-China Strategic Dialogue.
Resident Advisor, George Mason University: Fairfax, VA
Aug. 2013 present
As head resident advisor, overseeing a staff of eight resident advisors and on-duty staff.
Created, advertised, and facilitated 70+ attendee event with campus partners.
Assisted in on the ground move-in logistics for over 6,500 students and their families.
Fellow, Partnership for Public Service: Washington, D.C.
May 2014 Nov. 2014
Oversaw cohort of former federal intern campus recruiters for U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Engaged a network of over 1,000 university and agency partners through developing webinar
content, internal strategic messaging guides, and communications materials.
Created in-depth reports accurately depicting the effectiveness of and areas for improvement for
Education and Outreach programs and services based on survey data.
Intern, Office of Congressman James P. Moran: Washington, D.C.
Jan. 2014 May 2014
Composed eDear Colleague letters for the U.S. House of Representatives to gather support for
the Museum of the American People resulting in a 31-percent increase in co-sponsorship.
Interacted regularly with constituents by phone, email, mail, and personal meetings to address
their concerns regarding healthcare, education, and environmental protection policy.
Project Management Intern, Jefferson Lab: Newport News, VA
Jun. 2011 Jul. 2011
Provided administrative support to the Project Manager for the $310 million 12GeV upgrade to the
continuous electron beam accelerator facility.

ACTIVITIES
Member, Lambda Pi Eta National Communication Honor Society
Member, Public Relations Student Society of America
Member, Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society

Oct. 2015 present

Oct. 2015 present
Mar. 2014 present

SKILLS
Proven track record of academic and professional success in strategic communication.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Connect, IBM SPSS, and LucidPress.