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LYNDSAY A.

ISAKSEN
7 Bluetop Rd.
East Setauket, NY 11733
(631)-786-4734 lisakse1@ithaca.edu

EDUCATION

ITHACA COLLEGE, Ithaca, NY

Expected Graduation

Bachelor of Arts, Journalism


Ithaca College Honors Program
John Harcourt Scholarship
GPA 3.56

RELATED
EXPERIENCE

May 2015

Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes, Ithaca, NY

Aug. 2014- Dec. 2014

Public Relations Intern

Wrote press releases and contacted local media


Created promotional material for events, fundraisers, and services
Assisted the team with clerical work

The Ithacan, Ithaca, NY

Jan. 2014- May 2014

Copyeditor

Proofread pieces prior to publishing


Performed in-depth fact-checks of stories
Used AP Style guidelines

Cornell Alumni Magazine, Ithaca, NY

Sept. 2013- Dec. 2013

Editorial Intern

Interviewed Cornell University alumni for articles


Wrote 300-500 word pieces published in the magazine and online blog
Transcribed recorded interviews with alumni, including
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Public Relations Proposal for Way2Go, Ithaca, NY

Nov. 2012- Dec. 2012

Team Member

WORK
EXPERIENCE

Researched target audience and competitors


Collaborated with five teammates on publicity tactics and strategies,
this includes, events, advertisements and other promotional materials
Created and presented our proposal to the Program Manager

Bed, Bath and Beyond, Ithaca, NY

Jan. 2015-Present

Sales Associate

Interacting with customers to assist their shopping needs


Working with colleagues to maintain the stores upkeep
Using effective customer service skills

Laurel Hill Day Camp, East Setauket, NY

Summer 2012-2014

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

ATHLETICS

Taught swimming lessons to children ages 3 to 12


Actively supervised swimming patrons

Ithaca College Varsity Swimming and Diving Team , Ithaca, NY

Sept. 2011- Present

Team Member

SKILLS/
CERTIFICATIONS

Competed in four consecutive seasons


All-Academic Team
Empire 8 Conference Student-Athlete Presidents List
All-state honors in 200-yard Butterfly at the 2014 UNYSCSA Championships
Member of the Ithaca Colleges Student-Athlete Leadership Academy

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro and


Flash, Avid Media Composure and Pro Tools

CPR and First Aid Certified

May 2008 Present

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