Lauren Leisure
Bourbonnais
Summary
Developed strong organizational and coordination skills in fast-paced event planning environment. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and work within tight deadlines. Looking to transition into new field where these skills can be applied to drive successful outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications and Events Intern
American Junior Golf Association (AJGA)
05.2025 - Current
- Coordinated and executed national junior golf tournaments with responsibilities spanning logistics, course setup, vendor management, volunteer coordination, and hospitality.
- Planned and managed on-site activations, sponsorship events, and fundraising initiatives (Leadership Links, social events, awards ceremonies) to strengthen partner and community engagement.
- Designed and published press releases, sponsor content, and social media campaigns across Instagram, TikTok, X, and Facebook — generating an average of 600,000 weekly impressions.
- Balanced marketing deliverables and event execution, ensuring smooth operations and measurable exposure for athletes, sponsors, and stakeholders.
Digital Communication Intern
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Produced digital communications across newsletters, dealer updates, and internal campaigns for leadership teams.
- Collected, analyzed, and reported engagement metrics and feedback forms to optimize content performance.
- Maintained corporate team sites and streamlined project documentation to improve workflow efficiency.
Athletics Operations Intern
Illinois State University
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Produced game-day media guides, website content, and press releases to promote multiple ISU athletic programs.
- Assisted with on-site media coordination, interview setup, and fan-facing communications during athletic events.
- Created graphics, social posts, and video recaps to drive fan engagement and maintain Redbird brand consistency.
Editorial Intern
University Marketing & Communications, ISU
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Researched, interviewed, and wrote feature stories, blogs, and magazine articles aligned with ISU’s brand voice.
- Edited and proofread all outgoing communications for clarity, accuracy, and AP/APA compliance.
News & Sports Operations Director
WZND Radio (103.3 Fuzed)
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Planned and executed 175+ live sports broadcasts, 60 weekly newscasts, and 30 weekly published articles, coordinating logistics, talent, and technology for smooth production.
- Organized station events and promotional campaigns, including live remotes, sponsor activations, and campus-wide engagement initiatives.
- Directed a team of 27 interns and two co-directors, overseeing training, scheduling, and quality control.
- Balanced field/event logistics with marketing and communications, ensuring high visibility for WZND in the community.
Reporting Intern
WGLT (NPR Affiliate)
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Reported on local news, government, and community events through field interviews, photography, and audio/video editing.
Multimedia Journalist Intern
WCIA3 (CBS Affiliate)
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Pitched, reported, and edited news packages on community events, human-interest stories, and local sports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
Illinois State University
08.2025
Skills
- Event Planning & Logistics (conferences, tournaments, broadcasts, sponsor activations)
- Marketing Campaigns (social media, newsletters, external and media relations, web content)
- Tools: Salesforce, Canva, Adobe Suite, Excel/Sheets
- Media Production: Writing, Photography, Videography, Editing
- Leadership & Cross-Team Collaboration
Timeline
Communications and Events Intern
American Junior Golf Association (AJGA)
05.2025 - Current
Digital Communication Intern
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
11.2024 - 05.2025
Athletics Operations Intern
Illinois State University
08.2024 - 05.2025
Editorial Intern
University Marketing & Communications, ISU
05.2024 - 05.2025
Reporting Intern
WGLT (NPR Affiliate)
05.2024 - 08.2024
Multimedia Journalist Intern
WCIA3 (CBS Affiliate)
05.2024 - 08.2024
News & Sports Operations Director
WZND Radio (103.3 Fuzed)
08.2023 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
Illinois State University
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