Sarah Sobel

3 Point of Woods Road, Old Bethpage NY 11804 516-426-5417 sarahannesobel@gmail.com

EDUCATION
State University of New York at New Paltz, New Paltz, NY B.A., Organizational Communications, Psychology Study Abroad: University of Huddersfield, England, Psychology May 2013 Fall 2012

WORK EXPERIENCE
American Cancer Society, New Windsor, NY January 2013 Present Income Development Intern Assists in logistical planning and oversight for Hudson Valley College Relay for Life Events, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Event and the Coaches vs. Cancer Program Creates publicity and information materials to be used on a regional level Works with social media websites to promote American Cancer Society Events in the Hudson Valley Camp Pocono Trails Reeders, PA Summer 2008 Summer 2012 Group Leader Oversaw and mentored general and junior counselors, along with campers in day to day activities making sure they are prepared and comfortable with schedules and overall operations and organized evening activities Variety Child Learning Center Syosset, NY January 2009 Present Teacher Assistant Assists teachers in the classroom with children with learning, language and behavior disabilities SUNY New Paltz Psychology Department, New Paltz, NY January 2012 May 2012 Institutional Review Board Secretary Organized, filed, and delivered all research proposals done on campus while assisting staff with administrative duties as requested Coordinated and maintained all research proposals from faculty on a schedule Trylon SMR New York, NY December 2009 January 2010 Public Relations Intern Worked as an intern at a Media and Technology Public Relations Firm helping with onsite organizing and promoting events Promoted a live stream of the Times Square New Years Eve ball drop SUNY New Paltz Athletic and Wellness Center, New Paltz, NY August 2011-May 2012 Water Aerobics Instructor Led and organized an exercise class each week for students and adults in the New Paltz area

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
SUNY New Paltz Relay for Life Chairperson, New Paltz, NY September 2011 Present Oversees a committee of over 30 people in planning, budgeting, organizing, and implementing ideas Works with clubs, faculty, staff, and town members to fundraise for the American Cancer Society In 2012, led the school in raising over $24,000 for cancer research (an $11,000 jump from the previous year) Regional Communications Coordinator for NY, NEACURH June 2011June 2012 Northeast Affiliate for College and University Residence Halls Served on the Regional Board of Directors leading student leadership conferences throughout the year within the region and nation Attended over 15 regional and national leadership conferences SUNY New Paltz - Co-National Communication Coordinator, RHSA, New Paltz, NY June 2010June 2011 Served as a member of the Residence Hall Student Association Executive Board, representing 3,000 resident students Coordinated institutional attendance at regional and national leadership conferences including the selection and training of delegates, planned travel arrangements, and oversaw delegates while at the conferences Represented SUNY New Paltz on a regional and national level, including serving on committees and voicing institutional concerns and issues Managed delegation budgets and coordinate fundraising efforts for attendance at conferences and participation in community service focus projects

ACTIVITIES AND RELATED EXPERIENCE

Chairperson, Sub-Regional Meeting, NEACURH, New Paltz, NY, Stonybrook, NY Chairperson, STARS Leadership Conference, New Paltz, NY Treasurer, Communication and Media Society, New Paltz, NY Chairperson, Winter Formal, New Paltz, NY Volunteer, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Kingston, NY October 2011 Feb 2012 April 2011 September 2011Present February 2011 September 2009 January 2012

HONORS AND AWARDS

Member, Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honor Society Member, National Residence Hall Honorary Deans List, SUNY New Paltz March 2012 Present December 2011 Present Fall 2009 - Fall 2012