Lauren (Niesen) Lewis

Member of Individual Projections team - Used critical thinking and analytics skills to build a tool that creates a critical value used in Financial Forecasting/Planning of Individual Life businesses - Gained experience in technical actuarial memorandum writing based on methodology changes from the creation of the tool - Improved organizational and technical Excel skills by assisting teammates in creating of consolidation files for Strategic Planning and Financial Forecasting - Learned AXIS software and became more proficient in Excel and VBA - Through the challenges of a virtual internship amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, increased soft skills of adaptability, communication, and experience connecting with a team and being productive virtually

- Manage all strategic planning areas of recruitment process to include recruitment booths, giving sales pitches, communication with influential people in the UNL community, and the interview process to capture the best talent for future coaches within the institute

- I coach 10 to 16 students a semester in leveraging strengths to enhance their school/life efficiency using organizational and motivational skills, as well a passion for and understanding of CliftonStrengths - Work with a coach team to lead and facilitate a recitation of 50 students weekly to help them grow in engagement in college and beyond

- I coordinate programming for the chapter through logistical planning and creativity with alumni base in order to improve the college experience for women, especially in the areas of physical/mental well-being and career aspirations - Work together with a team to plan and execute a large yearly event for the annual celebration of the founding day of the sorority. Utilize organizational skills, time management, and aesthetic planning to create a beautiful and meaningful event

- Worked closely with both the financial and marketing teams to analyze eCommerce data to make informed recommendations as Gallup looks to expand this business sector internationally - Developed Excel, Oracle, and Tableau skills to analyze and interpret data, as well as communication skills in explaining my findings to various stakeholders.

- I lead tours of UNL city campus while answering a variety of questions with comprehensive knowledge of the university and strong communication skills to provide a quality admissions experience.

- I participate in four-year, cohort-based, enhanced business curriculum called the Nebraska Business Honors Academy. I learn alongside high-ability students and take core business courses focused on development of critical thinking, technical and communication skills.