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Laura Mclean is a career development professional with a strong educational background in Indo-European Linguistics and Classical Languages. She has experience in event facilitation, career advising, content writing, editing, and teaching. Laura has worked in various roles, including Career Peer Educator, Content Writer, Editor of Past Imperfect, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Events and Communications Assistant, and Retail Associate.

Experience

  • University of Alberta Career Centre
    • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    • Career Peer Educator
      • Aug 2020 - Aug 2022
      • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

      • Assisted full-time staff in event facilitation • Presented on various career-related topics to students at the university • Conducted one-on-one advising appointments for resumes, cover letters, linkedin profiles, mock interviews, and career advising• Aided clients in booking various types of appointments with the Career Centre • Collaborated and communicated with a team of over 20 people to provide excellent customer service and develop skills to assist clients

  • YouAlberta
    • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    • Content Writer
      • Sep 2019 - Apr 2022
      • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

      • Wrote one or two blog posts a month based on current issues, themes, or advice that was relevant to students • Created and pitched ideas for blog posts to team during monthly meetings and worked with the editor to ensure topic was relevant• Interviewed people on blog post topics to include a variety of ideas and information

    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Editor of Past Imperfect, the History and Classics Graduate Student Journal
      • Jan 2021 - Feb 2022

      • Collaborated with editorial team to edit articles and publish the journal • Communicated with faculty, editorial team, and graduate students regarding peer reviewing • Maintained accurate and thorough records of where each article was in the publishing process through consistently updating a google spreadsheet with all relevant information • Organized team members and documents to ensure deadlines are met through clear communication and leadership

    • Graduate Teaching Assistant
      • Sep 2021 - Dec 2021

      • Marked weekly assignments, midterms, and finals for 20-30 students• Assisted the professor in setting up exams, submission portals, and basic eclass maintenance• Answered student questions in a timely and appropriate manner

    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Events and Communications Assistant for Department of History and Classics
      • Sep 2019 - Apr 2021

      • Collaborated with other staff to compile documents and information for thedepartment intranet• Communicated with faculty, staff, and graduate students about events via email lists,social media, and posters, and departmental calendars• Planned events including room bookings, catering, tables, and organized Honorariums• Facilitated events including set up and take down• Updated the website, social media platforms, and department intranet• Worked with confidential information for the purposes of completing and submitting Honorarium forms and Non-Employee Expense forms

    • Graduate Teaching Assistant
      • Sep 2020 - Dec 2020

      • Marked midterm essays for students between first and fourth year of about 4000 words per paper • Assisted the professor in setting up exams, submission portals, and basic eclass maintenance • Communicated with students about questions they had regarding marks and submitting assignments • Coordinated with the professor regarding the grading scale to ensure proper and fair grades

  • Rhonda Kronyk Consulting
    • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    • Research Assistant
      • May 2020 - Dec 2020
      • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

      • Assisted the editor of Unsung Heroes in the World of Pharmacy in formatting references by ensuring references were accurate and consistent • Researched information needed for entries in the book and ensured accuracy of information by validating information in entries • Copyedited entries for spelling and grammar mistakes • Edited entries for style consistency by ensuring all entries had similar sentence length, words, and grammar • Organized information for sources and images by updating a Google Sheet with all information as soon as it was received

  • University of Alberta Students' Union
    • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    • Retail Associate
      • Sep 2019 - Apr 2020
      • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

      • Maintained a high level of organization throughout the store by ensuring products were in their proper location and neatly placed • Accurately counted the till, cash box, and lottery tickets• Performed opening and closing duties• Stocked, labeled, and counted merchandise• Maintained composure in high-stress and busy environments by ensuring I did not get overwhelmed and focused on each task as it was presented to me• Designed and created posters for contests and activities using Canva

    • Head Resident Life Assistant
      • Sep 2018 - Apr 2019

      • Engaged with the Resident Life Assistants to manage emergencies • Managed emergency situations effectively by following emergency protocols, calling emergency numbers, and maintaining a clam, collected demeanour • Point of contact for Resident Life Assistants when they were on call • Supported Resident Life Assistants in their duties by assisting with events, covering front desk shifts when needed and assisting is situations they were unsure of how to handle• Upheld and enforced residence rules for students living in the building

Education

  • 2022 - 2028
    University of California, Los Angeles
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Indo-European Linguistics
  • 2019 - 2022
    University of Alberta
    Master of Arts - MA, Classical Languages
  • 2015 - 2019
    University of Alberta
    Bachelor's with Honors (First Class), Classical Languages

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