Lindsey Okubo
Education
New York University, New York, New York
Journalism Major & Religion Major
BA Expected May 2015
Dean's List
3.8 GPA
Work Experience
Contrast Magazine, Honolulu, Hawaii
Intern & Contributing Writer, March 2014-Present
-Submitting blog content, feature article writing including photos
for print
Impressed Juice Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii
Blogger, February 2014-Present
-Writing and managing blog posts
Off Track Planet, Brooklyn, New York
Graphic Design Intern, November 2013-January 2014
-Sourcing images for weekly online magazine articles, creating
header images for online articles
Hawaii Bride and Groom Travel + Honeymoon Magazine, Honolulu, Hawaii
Senior Editor, June 2013-Present
-Social media, blogging, feature writing, contacting companies for content, editing
Cipher Magazine, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Contributing Writer, August 2012-December 2012
-Monthly feature story submissions to the school's alternative magazine
Town and Country Surf Designs, Honolulu, Hawaii
Sales Associate, June 2012-August 2012
-Sales and Consulting
-Store Transfers
-Cashier
-Customer Service
Paina Café, Honolulu, Hawaii
Crew Member, January 2011-May 2011
-Food preparation
-Cashier
-Clean-up and prep-work for all shifts
Roxy, Honolulu, Hawaii
Sales Associate, August 2010-January 2011
Skills, Awards, and Activities
Skills: Strong editing, writing, research and interviewing skills, Mac and PC literate, all Microsoft Office programs, Adobe Photoshop, knowledge of blogging and social media, organizational skills, language training in French, iMovie, Adobe Lightroom
Awards:
2013-2014-Dean's List- New York University, GPA of 3.7 or higher for the academic year
2013 Mt. Evans Scholar Award -University of Denver, GPA of 3.7 or higher for the academic year
2011-2012 Dean's List-Colorado State University, GPA of 3.7 or higher for the academic year
2011 Honors Graduate-Mid-Pacific Institute
2011 Team Player Award-HHSSA for the state soccer tournament, Mid-Pacific Institute
Activities:
Member-Agriculture Club & Earth Matters Club at NYU 2013
Coach/Mentor-Volunteer coach through the Honolulu Bulls Soccer Club, 2011-2013
Member-Cipher Magazine at Colorado College 2012
Member- Hawaii Club at Colorado State University 2011-2012
Member-Youth Speaks Hawaii 2011
Member-Mid-Pacific Institute Varsity Soccer, 2007-2008, 2008, 2009, 2010-2011 Captain
Member-Honolulu Bulls Soccer Club, 1997-2010