Olivia Poulin Resume
[Education]
Northeastern University Boston, MA
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Studies May 2018 Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Minor: Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies GPA 3.76 Honors/Awards: Sophomore/Junior Scholar Award (2015/2016), Dean’s List (2014-2018)
Relevant Courses: Contemporary Rhetorical Theory, Advocacy Writing, Political Communication, Persuasion & Rhetoric, Communication Theory; Sex, Gender & Pop Culture; Media, Culture & Society; Interpreting the Day’s News; Journalism 1
Inducted into Lambda Pi Eta, the National Communications Association’s official honor society
Leadership Experience: Peer Tutor for Communication Courses, Girls’ LEAP Self Defense
Foundation for International Education London, UK
Semester Study Abroad, GPA 3.75 Fall 2013
[Experience]
Institute for Healthcare Improvement Cambridge, MA
Marketing & Communications Project Assistant July 2016-December 2016
Conducted market scans for developing programs and events
Created and updated webpages on IHI.org, managed email and social media (LinkedIn) communications with customer base
Organized cross-marketing materials for all IHI sponsored events and IHI booth events, tracked and updated events on various event calendars
Designed and updated marketing materials and newsletters for programs
Archived press and media clippings pertaining to the work at IHI
Sings Journal of Women in Culture & Society Boston, MA
Editorial Assistant July 2015-December 2015
Read through manuscripts by senior scholars worldwide, preparing
for anonymous peer review
Completed research projects, designed and distributed promotional material, developed and maintained broad-based social media campaigns, promoting the work of the journal and its editor-in-chief.
Contacted authors for information and updated profiles on Editorial Manager
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program Boston, MA
Assistant Program Coordinator July 2015-December 2015
Planned and coordinated program events, designed and distributed promotional material for events, maintained and updated program website
Assisted Program Director, Executive Committee, Post-Doctoral fellow with
research projects
Girls’ LEAP Self Defense Dorchester, MA
Teacher September-December 2014
Co-facilitated weekly program with up to 18 girls in Dorchester
Taught emotional and physical self-defense through small group exercises
Bankside Open Spaces Trust London, UK
Community Landscaper September-December 2013
Maintained and improved conditions of public parks with a team of locals
Performed over 20 hours of community service
One Billion Rising T-Shirt Sale Suffield, CT
Co-Coordinator/Fundraising Assistant May 2013
Designed apparel and co-coordinated a fundraising event for
the organization One Billion Rising
Skills & Interests
Computers: Editorial Manager, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and iMovie
Social Media: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter
Interests: Reading, writing, traveling, women’s rights/studies, fashion, social media
[Education]
Northeastern University Boston, MA
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication Studies May 2018 Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Minor: Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies GPA 3.76 Honors/Awards: Sophomore/Junior Scholar Award (2015/2016), Dean’s List (2014-2018)
Relevant Courses: Contemporary Rhetorical Theory, Advocacy Writing, Political Communication, Persuasion & Rhetoric, Communication Theory; Sex, Gender & Pop Culture; Media, Culture & Society; Interpreting the Day’s News; Journalism 1
Inducted into Lambda Pi Eta, the National Communications Association’s official honor society
Leadership Experience: Peer Tutor for Communication Courses, Girls’ LEAP Self Defense
Foundation for International Education London, UK
Semester Study Abroad, GPA 3.75 Fall 2013
[Experience]
Institute for Healthcare Improvement Cambridge, MA
Marketing & Communications Project Assistant July 2016-December 2016
Conducted market scans for developing programs and events
Created and updated webpages on IHI.org, managed email and social media (LinkedIn) communications with customer base
Organized cross-marketing materials for all IHI sponsored events and IHI booth events, tracked and updated events on various event calendars
Designed and updated marketing materials and newsletters for programs
Archived press and media clippings pertaining to the work at IHI
Sings Journal of Women in Culture & Society Boston, MA
Editorial Assistant July 2015-December 2015
Read through manuscripts by senior scholars worldwide, preparing
for anonymous peer review
Completed research projects, designed and distributed promotional material, developed and maintained broad-based social media campaigns, promoting the work of the journal and its editor-in-chief.
Contacted authors for information and updated profiles on Editorial Manager
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program Boston, MA
Assistant Program Coordinator July 2015-December 2015
Planned and coordinated program events, designed and distributed promotional material for events, maintained and updated program website
Assisted Program Director, Executive Committee, Post-Doctoral fellow with
research projects
Girls’ LEAP Self Defense Dorchester, MA
Teacher September-December 2014
Co-facilitated weekly program with up to 18 girls in Dorchester
Taught emotional and physical self-defense through small group exercises
Bankside Open Spaces Trust London, UK
Community Landscaper September-December 2013
Maintained and improved conditions of public parks with a team of locals
Performed over 20 hours of community service
One Billion Rising T-Shirt Sale Suffield, CT
Co-Coordinator/Fundraising Assistant May 2013
Designed apparel and co-coordinated a fundraising event for
the organization One Billion Rising
Skills & Interests
Computers: Editorial Manager, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and iMovie
Social Media: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter
Interests: Reading, writing, traveling, women’s rights/studies, fashion, social media