1. Shannon Lipe
57 Forestview Drive ▪ Vernon, CT 06066 ▪ Cell: (860)951-8510 ▪ shannonmlipe@gmail.com
Education
Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY 2013-May 2016
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology; International Business Certificate
▪ GPA: 3.87
SIT Study Abroad, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Spring 2015
Culture, Social Change, and Development Program
American University, Washington, D.C. 2012-2013
Coursework in Anthropology and Film and Media Arts
Special Projects/ Relevant Coursework
▪ Visual Literacy course- Created and produced 2 minute PSA for Dr. Hawa Abdi Foundation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5qoGNvtxaY
▪ Research completed in Vietnam: "Crafting the Future: Examining the History and Preservation of Thanh Ha
Ceramic Village in Central Vietnam"
▪ Ethics of Development, Intervention, and Humanitarian Aid
▪ Macroeconomics/ Microeconomics
▪ Medical Anthropology
Cultural Experience
▪ Spent five months in Vietnam, immersing myself in the culture and learning about the current political and social
issues; lived in a variety of housing, including an extended homestay for a month and independently renting a
house; January 2015- May2015
▪ Traveled independently throughout Cambodia and Thailand for 6 weeks in May/June 2015
▪ Participated in cultural immersion trip to Germany for 3 weeks in Spring 2011; returned alone for 3 weeks in June
2013
Related Experience
Ithaca College Senior Class Cabinet, Elected Give Back Committee Member; August 2015 – Present
▪ Coordinate volunteer opportunities and events for the Ithaca College senior class
▪ Volunteer at on-campus events hosted by the Senior Class Council, such as the Senior Welcome Back BBQ
South Hill Elementary School, Ithaca, NY▪ Kindergarten Assistant; August 2014 – December 2014
▪ Supported Mrs. Stamm, Kindergarten Teacher, with math, reading, and writing skills
▪ Worked one-on-one with struggling students to better understand and practice skills taught during class
▪ Encouraged students to work through problems and exercise patience and focus in work
New Roots Charter School, Ithaca, NY ▪ Videographer Intern; January 2014 – May 2014
▪ Led activities in a High School Videography class that taught basic shooting, lighting, and editing skills
▪ Co-produced PSA videos that showcased the values and mission of the charter school
▪ Ran the school's social media sites, which included creating event pages, controlling what information was
posted, and choosing which photos best illustrated the mission of the school
▪ Co-supervised a Spring Break Program geared towards middle school students which introduced new subjects and
taught critical analysis skills needed for success in high school level classes

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Related Experience (continued)
Greater Ithaca Activities Center, Ithaca, NY ▪ Mentor; September 2013 – December 2013
▪ Tutored children ages 8-11 with homework across all subject areas
▪ Programmed and participated in group activities such as karate, arts and crafts, and soccer
▪ Mentored group of children, encouraging respect, dedication to schoolwork, and good citizenship
National Parks Conservation Association, Washington, D.C. ▪ Development Intern; Oct. 2012 – May 2013
▪ Managed donor accounts and updated current information in the appropriate databases
▪ Provided administrative support as needed, such as preparing materials to be distributed at events
Alpha Phi Omega (Co-Ed Community Service Fraternity), Washington, D.C., Treasurer for Plewa Epsilon pledge class;
January 2013 – May 2013
▪ Organized fundraiser at local restaurant to raise money for pledge class
▪ Volunteered over 20 hours with the organization including: Boy Scouts of America regional event, Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation Brewer's Ball, downtown Washington, D.C. soup kitchen, Rock Creek Park trash pick-up
Freshman Service Experience 2012, Washington, D.C. ▪ American University Orientation; August 2012
▪ Participated in a week long community service program during freshman orientation
▪ Worked with the Shadd Education Center in Washington, D.C., which provides free educational courses for people
in the surrounding low income area
▪ Distributed information material around the area to ensure the widest berth of advertisement
▪ Constructed classrooms to encourage the best learning environment in classes of high numbers
Leadership Experience
Ithaca College Student Anthropological Society, Elected Treasurer; August 2014 – Present
▪ Oversaw club's financial account and handled any reimbursements required
▪ Contributed to preparing material for bi-weekly meetings, helping arrange guest lecturers or off-campus activities
Ithaca College Club Sports Council, Elected Member; August 2015 – Present
▪ Critiqued the current Ithaca College club sports structure and implemented suggested changes
Ithaca College Women's Rugby Club, Member; August 2013 – Present
▪ Actively participated during all team games and events throughout the school year
Surin Elephant Project, Surin, Thailand▪ Volunteer; June 2015
▪ Volunteered one week for the organization at their main elephant park in Surin, helping to clean out enclosure,
chop sugar cane, clean debris out of pond, and sweep stables
▪ Interacted with local mahouts- elephant trainers- encouraging use of non-abusive training methods and created
healthy living conditions for the elephants
▪ Led an English lesson with a group of 1-2nd grade Thai students
Vernon Parks & Recreation, Vernon, CT ▪ Assistant Head Lifeguard; June- August 2011 – 2014
▪ Supervised the Valley Fall's swimming area and other lifeguards at the location
▪ Guarded patrons while they swam, gave first aid when necessary, and answered questions about the site
Vernon Parks & Recreation, Vernon, CT ▪ Assistant Coach for Pee Wee Soccer; August 2008 – 2011
▪ Coached children ages 3-7 in soccer skills, including basic passing, dribbling, and shooting skills
▪ Taught teamwork, cooperation, and good sportsmanship through advancement in proficiency of sport
Skills
▪ Technology: Basic Adobe Photoshop and Premiere proficiency, Microsoft Office
▪ Language: Intermediate/ Advanced Spanish speaking, writing, and reading skills