Laura D Lewis

Current

Writer and Producer at Storybook Advent
Author: The Lay Off Lady at Laid Off Now What (TM)
Publisher, President, Founder at Couples Company, Inc

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Education

Central Washington University

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Laura D Lewis’s Summary

I'm a bridge builder.

I create the means to get from point a to point b in life whether it's finding ways for people to live/work and appreciate each other rather than fear each other in the Middle East. Or creating a wonderful love relationship and fulfilling marriage (Couples Company, Inc), Surviving Unemployment and getting back to work, (Laid Off, Now What?!?) or assisting non-profits and churches raise the funds necessary to support their mission through books and music (Storybook Advent), everything I do combines my passions for art, writing, music, philanthropy, public speaking and media.

Education is also a big part of my work. With a partner we publish a weekly article on life in the Middle East under occupation which has gained him, (we publish under his name) international acclaim and several journalism awards.

Reaching out to members of the peace movement in Israel and the Middle East plays a big part in my personal life. The majority of my free time is spent tearing down misconceptions between Judaism, Islam and Christianity and working with various human rights and faith based groups within each of the faiths. Additionally I work with several organizations taking on extremism and racism in each of the faiths. As a Christian, my work in this area focuses on confronting extremism in Christian church. We've all discovered fanaticism needs to be addressed from within the faith by members of it. We've also discovered all the faiths have their fanatics, most easily recognized by a fusing of faith with politics and military endeavors and the use of scripture out of context to justify actions whether it's the Torah, Talmud, Bible or Koran.

From this work I've gained a reputation among political leaders and decision-makers in the US, Europe and the Middle East as an expert on the history/political situations in the Middle East and on the three faiths underlying each culture.

Laura D Lewis’s Specialties:

Software Expertise: Illustrator, Photoshop, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FrontPage

■ Online Marketing ■ Strategic Planning ■ Channel Marketing & Optimization
■ Online Merchandising ■ Brand Integration ■ Contract Negotiations
■ Agency Management ■ Event Planning ■ Sales & Business Development
■ Major Accounts ■ Event Management ■ New Product Development
■ Social Network Marketing ■ P&L Management ■ Excellent Public Speaker

Laura D Lewis’s Experience

Writer and Producer

Storybook Advent

(Music industry)

October 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)

Storybook Advent and Carols Collections are a children's book and two Christmas CD's created to assist non-profits and churches in raising money during the holiday season. My hope is the funds raised will go to help the millions of people affected by this economic downturn through assistance with shelter, emergency funds, food and other services. At the same time, the book and CD's help refocus attention on the true meaning of Christmas and the basic principles and values in common with all persons of faith such as compassion, charity, forgiveness and lending a helping hand. It also includes two stories that highlight our similarities and differences between Judaism, Christianity and Islam. These stories tear down the misconceptions and prove we all have more in common than we have differences. The stories foster understanding and appreciation for the people who practice all three faiths of the Book.
Author: The Lay Off Lady

Laid Off Now What (TM)

(Publishing industry)

October 2003 — Present (6 years 2 months)

Re-releasing the 2003 book Laid Off Now What, Surviving Unemployment Financially, Psychologically and nailing that new job fast as four separate books with online support and company
Publisher, President, Founder

Couples Company, Inc

(Online Media industry)

January 1999 — Present (10 years 11 months)

Achievements: Created the concept, researched, developed and executed the idea into a successful online portal. Attracted and hired the management team and officially launched the site in 2002, building it from scratch after turning down $2.5 Million in VC in 1999. Invested my own money, contracted with all partners/strategic alliances including managing 27-experts from variety of fields ranging from fitness to psychiatry. Within 18-months of launch the site achieved150,000 unique visitors per month. Seventy-five percent of the articles and 95% of the graphs I designed/wrote. Our original content has been quoted at The Council on Foreign Relations (Sept 2005), used by multiple universities including John Hopkins and our features are consistently cited by experts in various fields. 1999-2009

Laura D Lewis’s Education

Central Washington University

BSBA , Marketing, Mathmatics, Psychology , 1991 — 1995

Ongoing seminars and executive training over the years focusing on marketing, Internet, sales and general business

Activities and Societies:

President Student Chapter of the American Marketing Association

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Laura D Lewis’s Groups:

Formerly affiliated with Murrieta Chamber of Commerce, Murrieta CA, the Ivy League Alumni Association, Los Angeles. Lawnmower, (New Media Roundtable), LA; VIC, (Venice Interactive Community) LA, American Marketing Association, Seattle; (President of college chapter in 1994), Master Builders Association, Seattle

Marketing Executives Group
eMarketing Association Network
Technology Marketing Community
Online Advertising Professionals
World Vision Supporters
Central Washington University Alumni
The Global Business Development Network
Leadership for Lawyers
FOLIO: MediaPRO -- Magazine & eMedia Publishing Professionals
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
Project: Get Hired!!
Sales and Marketing Professionals Promoting HighTech and Technology in Los Angeles and its Vicinity
Lifestand's "Acting For Real"
Saudi Arabia Business Opportunities
Job Openings, Job Leads and Job Connections!
Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce
Social Entertainment Professionals
Media and Entertainment: Networking, Forum and Jobs
Global Hopscotch
I Am Amazingly Blessed