Resume
Abigail Lee
Experience
Student Program Assistant, Online Graduate Programs Office, Syracuse, NY
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications | August 2025 - Present
• Coordinate and support the planning and execution of program events, including the Fall 2025 immersive experience for 45 online communications master’s students and the Newhouse Master’s Program Open House
• Plan and organize a New York City professional development trip, confirming availability for eight industry speakers, managing logistics, and communicating schedules to 30 participating students
• Create and publish three weekly social media posts on the Master’s Program Instagram and Graduate Programs LinkedIn to promote events, highlight student experiences, and increase program visibility
• Represent Newhouse Masters Programs on student panels and at networking events to engage prospective graduate students, welcome admitted students and answer program related questions
Public Relations Research Course, Syracuse, NY
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications | Fall 2025
• Conducted secondary research and authored an 11-source literature review that synthesized student social media behaviors, digital engagement trends, and social justice communication strategies to inform the Lender Center’s PR needs
• Designed and administered a qualitative survey that generated 54 student responses, identifying popular social media platforms, preferred content formats and current awareness levels of the Lender Center
• Analyzed survey findings to identify three key communication gaps including inconsistent posting and low visibility, using these insights to develop benchmarks for improved student engagement and digital reach
Group Fitness Instructor, Syracuse, NY
Syracuse University’s Barnes Center at the Arch | January 2022 – Present
• Design and instruct fitness classes centered on fundamental lifting movements, including squats, deadlifts, bench presses, and rows
• Lead four weekly 50-minute strength-based fitness classes for groups of 8-12 participants, demonstrating proper form, providing real-time corrections, and fostering participant motivation
• Develop and manage the Learn to Lift clinic, launched in 2023, creating curriculum and coordinating with personal trainers to deliver foundational strength training techniques and injury prevention practices
Residential Specialist, Syracuse, NY
Helio Health Inc. | May 2024- May 2025
• Coordinated medical appointments and transportation by communicating with healthcare providers and external partnersto maintain resident health and continuity of care
• Advocated for resident well-being by helping individuals articulate concerns, understand care recommendations, and access appropriate support services
• Distributed and supervised the self-administration of prescribed medications for 35 residents, in accordance with the Medication Administration Records (MAR), giving clear instructions and fostering a supportive medication environment
Sales Associate, Camillus, NY
HOTWORX | May 2024- August 2024
• Designed and produced five weekly social media posts for Instagram and TikTok to support member recruitment goals and increase brand visibility
• Increased membership enrollment through strategic sales, effective onboarding, and consistent member engagement
• Advanced recruitment and brand awareness by coordinating outreach initiatives and representing the studio at events
Skills
Software: Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Express, Adobe Premiere Pro, Muck Rack, Brandwatch, Canva, Figma, Google Analytics, Google Workspace
Social Media: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Bluesky, X, Pinterest
Writing: AP Writing Style, Fiction and Non-fiction Writing, Press and News Releases, Email Campaigns
Certifications: CPR and AED, Group Fitness Instructor, Google Analytics, Hubspot SEO
Education
Master of Science Public Relations, Syracuse University
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications | May 2026
Bachelor of Science Psychology, Syracuse University
College of Arts and Sciences | May 2025
Minor: Sports Management | Eight-time Dean's List Recipient| Dean's Scholarship | Member of the Pi Chapter of Phi Sigma Sigma at Syracuse University | Partner and Volunteer at Special Olympics International | Buddy and Club Member of the Best Buddies International
GPA: 3.804/4.00