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Lauren Thompson
Arts Graduate: -
Professional and Creative Writing
Lauren Thompson
31 Canis Crescent, Ocean Grove. Vic 3226
H: (03) 5256 2871 M: 0419 187 809 Email: laurena8@bigpond.com
Profile
An enthusiastic young Graduate who has just completed my Bachelor of Arts, specialising in Professional
and Creative Writing, I am keen to apply my knowledge and skills gained through my studies. Experienced
in journalism through conducting many independent interviews and written articles for Deakin University
and the Gordon TAFE. I also have a short story published by Griffith University for the Josephine Ulrich
Literature Prize. I have built a wealth of cultural experience through extensive overseas travel and am
currently applying my skills supervising the creation of a text book and tutoring VCE students. With a
genuine commitment to doing the best I can, my experience, skills and Public Relations and Business
training would be an asset to an employer in the advertising, publishing or literary field.
Personal Assets
• Excellent communication skills, a confident verbal presenter and proficient writer with the ability to
engage others
• Good interpersonal skills, able to build and maintain positive relationships
• A creative and lateral thinker, able to improvise and think on her feet
• Trained in public relations and business
• Very well developed organisational, planning and time management skills
• Able to work independently, or as a supportive and enthusiastic member of a team
• Flexible and able to multi task, prioritise and maintain a strong commitment to high standards
• Well presented, reliable and honest
• Hard working and conscientious
• Very motivated and passionate writer with a strong commitment to personal growth
• Proficient in using computer systems and software, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Express
Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts - Professional and Creative Writing Deakin University Feb 2010
Major: - Literary Studies Geelong, Vic.
Relevant Experience
Geelong Advertiser, Geelong. Vic 2006
Assistant Writer Work Experience: -
- Assisting the Court Reporter – Karen Matthews to record details of court proceedings
- Assistance in the preparation of relevant newspaper articles
Memberships
Additional Information
Interests: Reading, writing short stories, Tai Chi, swimming, tennis, drawing and
travel
Referees:
Dr Maria Takolander
Lecturer, Deakin University
Geelong, Vic
Ph: 03 5227 1274
David Holden
Teacher, Surfside Primary School
Ocean Grove, Vic
Ph: 03 5256 3840
Robert Scott
Retired Apprentice Master, Alcoa
Leopold, Vic
Ph: 03 5250 3290
Jan Brown
English Teacher, Bellarine Secondary College
Drysdale
Ph: 03 52614 812