I am a junior at Syracuse University, studying communications. I would like to find a summer internship this year that would give me the opportunity me to learn more about the day-to-day functions of a company and set the stage for long-term employment.

1. Justin Mendelson 29 Cheryl Road Pine Brook, NJ 07058
Phone: 973-396-7651
E-Mail: Jumendel@syr.edu
Objective: to obtain an Internship for the summer of 2016 where I can enhance my experience of the Business
Industry, while leveraging my current knowledge to add value to your organization.
Overview: I am currently a student at Syracuse University studying Communication in the Visual and Performing Arts
school.
I believe that my prior work experience and course work have provided me with leadership skills, a strong work
ethic, excellent communication skills, as well as knowledge of the business world.
Education
Syracuse University 2014-2017
• Major: Communication and Rhetorical Studies
• Courses Taken: Economics, Sociology of Sports, Religion and Sports, Communication in Health Context,
Concepts and Perception in Rhetorical Studies, Public Advocacy, Probability and Statistics, Data
Analytics in Sports, etc.
• Member of the Syracuse saber metric and analytic club.
• Brother and current member of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity: Several roles in the house such as being on the
Minor board.
Montville High School 2009-2013
• Was in multiple clubs such as the DECA marketing club, chess club, intramural basketball, baseball.
• Many hours of community service such as Pathways and Shovel for the Cure.
Intern Experience
Strategic Funding Source, Inc. Summer 2015
• Evaluated business plans for small business’s to calculate their monthly balances.
• Entered data into spreadsheets and worked with complex algorithms.
Strategic Funding Source, Inc. Summer 2014
• Evaluated and contacted business’s to inform them on their current situation with our company.
• Evaluated and fixed spreadsheets where data may have been missing or incorrect.
• Worked with CEO and Vice President of Marketing on strategic initiatives.
Macfadden Communications Group, LLC Summer 2013
• Proofreader and fact-checker for New York-based business magazine publisher.
• Worked with Editorial Director on developing story ideas and implementing strategies to build company
awareness.
• Analyzed data and statistics and worked with Editorial Director on incorporating statistics into articles.
Skills
1. Leadership
2. Confidence
3. Creativity
4. Statistics/numbers

2. 5. Organization
(especially
with numbers)
6. All things sports