LINDSAY SANDERSON

6903 Prienkert Dr. ▪ College Park, MD 20740

631-335-0371 ▪ lindsaysanderson97@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Art, Communication: Public Relations
Bachelor of Art, Government and Politics
University of Maryland at College Park
Expected Graduation: May 2019 Overall GPA: 3.43
EXPERIENCE
Freedom House Washington, D.C.
Social Media and Web Intern February 2018- Present
• Create social media campaigns, content and influencer outreach lists; research and evaluate effective strategies
• Produce and distribute external content including infographics, press releases, media alerts and media kits
• Publish and manage website articles, blog posts and events
• Coordinate and draft blast emails and corresponding recipient lists for press releases, events and news
The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism
Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence College Park, MD
Communications Intern September 2017-December 2017
• Produced media lists using Cision PR media databases
• Drafted and edited features, recent news stories, and website postings on major news events and research findings for monthly
newsletter with 15,000 readers
• Created research briefs and infographics from complex data and research
• Collaborated with communications team to prioritize and pitch tasks at weekly meetings
Alumni Relations Office, Montclair State University Montclair, NJ
Alumni Relations Intern May 2017-August 2017
• Composed a social media ambassador plan including goals, objectives, tactics, and evaluation methods
• Created social media content and graphics on Canva and tracked social media growth and engagement
• Authored press releases and feature stories for MarCom award winning alumni magazine with over 130,000 readers
• Organized and assisted with set- up, check- in, and communication with attendees for major alumni events
• Provided customer service for alumni in person, over the phone, and by email
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
University of Maryland Club Volleyball, Captain 2015-Present
• Coordinate and managed bi weekly team practices and tournaments for over 70 players
• Organize and participate in fundraisers to pay for travel and equipment
• Recruit new players each semester to fill four competitive team rosters
The Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind at UMD, Puppy Raiser January 2017-Present
! House and train a Labrador Retriever puppy to be formally trained as a guide dog
! Attend weekly meetings and training sessions across D.C. Metro Area for discipline and socialization
! Network with local and regional dog trainers and area coordinators
HONORS
• Dean’s List (Spring 2016, Fall 2017)
• National Society of Collegiate Scholars (2015-present)
• Adele H. Stamp Chapter, Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society (2018- present)

SKILLS
• Computer: MS Office Suite, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Drupal Content Management System, Cision, Infogram
• Experience with Adobe Final Cut Pro and Adobe Audition
• Proficient in AP Style