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AMMIE LIN

www.ammielin.com AmmieLin@mail.adelphi.edu

EDUCATION Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
Bachelor of Arts*, Communications, GPA 3.6
Concentration: Journalism / Minors: Biology and Peace Studies, May 2014
* Levermore Global Scholars:
curriculum designed to foster leadership, civic engagement and global learning

RESEARCH Absence of Local & National Media Coverage of Human Rights Violations:
Human Trafficking, Modern Slavery
Exposure to Chronic Noxious Heat during Early Development Causes
Drosophila melanogaster to Gain Resistance to Noxious Heat and Pain

HONORS Deans List, Spring 2011 May 2014
Deans Award Scholarship, Fall 2010 May 2014
Morgan S. A. Reichner Award, May 2014
Women's Recognition Award, 2013
Lambda Pi Eta Communications Studies Honor Society, 2013
President Obama Volunteer Service Award, 2013 and 2010
Levermore Global Scholars Award for Leadership, Service, and Excellence, 2013
Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 2013
Sigma Lambda Leadership Honor Society, 2012
Omicron Delta Kappa Emerging Leader, 2012
Sue Levering Social Injustice Scholarship, 2011

EXPERIENCE American Association of University Women (AAUW) Washington, D.C.
Media Relations Intern June 2014 August 2014
Wrote pitches, press releases, blog posts, and media advisories
Conducted media calls
Researched and compiled media lists via Vocus PR software and Excel
Monitored the media and track news via LexisNexis database and Vocus PR software
Tweeted for AAUW media relations department
Tracked issues of importance to AAUW in the news via LexisNexis database

UN DPI/NGO Youth Representatives New York, NY
Communications Chair January 2014 May 2014
Liaised among youth representatives and ambassadors via social media outreach using
Google Groups Mailing List, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and WordPress
Organized and promoted the third youth-led briefing at the UN

American Association of University Women (AAUW) New York, NY
UN Youth Delegate September 2013 - Present
Represented AAUW during UN meetings by engaging in discussions
Promoted social, economic, and political equality via Facebook and Twitter

Social Tap New York, NY
Marketing and Development Intern, September - December 2013
Handled content development via Weebly, Wix, and Zoho Sites
Marketed 2nd International Conference on Haiti via Facebook and Twitter
Developed Excel spreadsheet for perspective donors and conference attendees








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National Urban League (NUL) New York, NY
Marketing and Communications Intern May - August 2013
Wrote press releases and media advisories
Conducted media calls via Vocus PR software
Managed press office and assisted press at 2013 Annual Conference
Oversaw Facebook and Twitter accounts to advertise for 2013 Annual Conference

CancerCare New York, NY
Programs / Development Intern May - August 2012
Coordinated donation of wigs worth $100,000
Researched funding sources via Raisers Edge Fundraising software

LEADERSHIP Adelphi University Garden City, NY
EXPERIENCE Peer Assistant Leader - Division of Student Affairs August 2012 - December 2013
Mentored 15 freshmen and taught about Adelphi's academic and social resources

Student Ambassador - Student Government Association September - December 2013
Voiced students' concerns to administration

Freshman Community Action Program Leader August 2012 and 2013
Guided 60 freshmen in community service projects

Vice President - Class of 2014 September 2012 - May 2013
Reached out to 500 students through social events such as "class spirit socials"

Secretary - Levermore Global Scholars Program Student Leadership Council
April 2011 - May 2013
Increased membership by 100% through recruitment efforts
Promoted global awareness through events, initiatives, and community service

Public Relations Officer - Amnesty International, August 2012 - May 2013
Increased membership by 125% and promoted human rights issues

Secretary - South Asian Students Association May 2011 - May 2012

Admissions Assistant - Levermore Global Scholars Program April - May 2012
Familiarized accepted and prospective students with the program
Led campus tours and served as an ambassador

SALES Coach Garden City, NY
EXPERIENCE Sales Associate September 2012 - May 2013

Quiksilver New York, NY
Victoria Secret New York, NY
Sales Associate June - August 2011

Abercrombie & Fitch Garden City, NY
Sales Associate & Merchandise Model September - December 2010

AFFILIATIONS American Association of University Women (AAUW), 2013

PROFESSIONAL Attendee, National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL), 2013
DEVELOPMENT

SKILLS Languages: Fluent Cantonese and Taishanese; Beginner Spanish

Computers: Final Cut Pro 7, iMovie, Photoshop, Audacity, Dreamweaver, Prezi

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