380 Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY 11549

Lauren del Valle

(484)-437-1333 ~ Ldelva1@pride.hofstra.edu
@Lauren_delValle

346 Long Ridge Lane

Exton, PA 19341

EDUCATION
Hofstra University Honors College, Hempstead, NY
Expected May 2016
Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Minor: Computer Science
Cumulative GPA: 3.85
Honors/Awards: Presidential Scholarship, Athletic Scholarship, Provost Scholar (Fall 2012, Fall 2013), Deans List
(Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2014, Spring 2015), NFHCA Division 1 Scholar of Distinction (2012, 2013, 2014)
JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE
News21
January 2015-Present
Fellow
Travel and report on stories revolving around marijuana
Contribute to the News21 live blog and social media presence
Design the interface of the weedrush.news21.com website as a web design team member
Analyze data and build custom data visualizations to accompany multimedia stories
Long Island Report
September 2014-Present
Independent Study Research Assistant
Assist Professor Kelly Fincham in aggregating Twitter data and conducting social trend analyses using
DiscoverText software
The Hofstra Chronicle, Hempstead, NY
Editor in Chief
May 2015-Present
Oversee and edit all content for print and the web
Manage all steps of production including advertisements and publication funds
Manage social media platforms, ensuring content is SEO-friendly
News Section Editor
January 2013-May 2015
Create issue layout in InDesign software
Manage staff writers and weekly news section content budget
Staff Writer
Write Play-by-play analysis and attend womens basketball and lacrosse games
Research and interview subjects to cover news and feature stories
Copy Editor
Edit copy for various sections of the publication using Associated Press style guidelines
Newsday, Melville, NY
June 2014-December 2014
Intern
Utilize the Freedom of Information Law to collect financial data from Long Island villages, towns and cities
Analyze financial patterns of government agencies and build a database and interactive infographic to be
published on Newsday.com
Anton Community Newspapers, Mineola, NY
January 2013-December 2014
Contributor
Interview and research subjects to cover news and feature stories
Take photos and produce captions for stories
Daily Local News, West Chester, PA
May 2013-August 2013
Intern
Research and interview subjects to cover news and feature stories
Work closely with professional reporters and editors in a newsroom setting
KYW Newstudies Program, Philadelphia, PA
November 2010-May 2011
Participant
Participate in six-week intensive workshop to learn newswriting, reporting, ethics and interviewing skills
Write and produce a 60 second news story about my local community that premiered on-air in May of 2011

WORK EXPERIENCE
Wegmans Supermarket, Malvern, PA
Front-end Personnel, Old World Cheese Department, Bakery
Provide efficient customer service, product knowledge and technical skills
Hofstra University Event Staff, Hempstead, NY
Provide customer service and technical skills
Assemble and disassemble event sets and equipment
ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE
Hofstra University Division I Field Hockey

January 2012-December 2014

January 2013-Present

February 2012-Present

SKILLS
Technology
HTML, CSS, basic Python, basic C++, SPSS, CartoDB, WordPress, Storify, Hootsuite, TweetDeck, Microsoft Excel,
Avid, Audacity, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Piktochart, Microsoft Office, Google Fusion Tables, Instagram,
Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr
Languages
Conversational Spanish