Andrew Lyon has extensive experience in education, tourism, government, and nonprofit work. He has worked as a tour guide and manager for Rick Steves' Europe, a letter carrier for USPS, and providing victim support for the Seattle Police Department. Lyon has also held many internship and volunteer positions involving teaching, community outreach, and research. He is pursuing a dual BA in Criminal Justice and Spanish from the University of Portland.

1. Andrew Arthur Lyon
Seattle, WA 98119 • (206)841-2774 • lyon11@up.edu
EDUCATION
University of Portland BA Criminal Justice, BA Spanish Student (August 2007 – May 2013) Portland, OR, USA
EXPERIENCE
 Rick Steves’ Europe, Inc., Tour Operations
Tour Manager & Tour Guide in Europe (June 2014 – present) ALL OVER EUROPE
 Guide safe, fun, educational experiences for tour members with a focus on teaching and deepening world perspectives
  Possess knowledge, language, and communication skills to navigate through the cities and all other areas
  Provide tour feedback, complete post-tour evaluations, actively participate in “fine-tuning” itineraries
 United States Postal Service
Letter Carrier (February 2014 – June 2014) Seattle, WA
 Maintained professional and effective public relations with customers while delivering and collecting mail on foot and by vehicle
 Seattle Police Department, Crime Victims Unit
Domestic Violence Victim Support Team (April 2013 – present) Seattle, WA
 Provide crisis intervention, support, and resources to domestic violence victims and their families at secured crime scenes
 University of Washington, Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, & Technology (DO-IT)
Scholar, Intern, & Ambassador (March 2005 – present) Seattle,WA
 Teach university-level and secondary school students effective strategies for advocacy, time management, and other life skills
 Educate professionals, companies, and institutions on diversity, equality, and empowerment in the workplace
 North Seattle Community College, LOFT Writing Center
Teacher (April 2013 – June 2013) Seattle, WA
 Taught college students of diverse backgrounds several academic subjects emphasizing reading comprehension and writing skills
 Vancouver Fire Department, Office of the Fire Marshal
Fire Corps Intern (January 2012 – May 2012) Vancouver,WA
  Managed projects for 25+ Fire Corps volunteers on specialized assignments to prom ote safety and service
  Served under the Fire Marshal as a community organizer for underrepresented minority communities
 James John SUN School, in partnership with LifeWorks Northwest
SOL Teacher (September 2011 – May 2012) Portland,OR
 Taught academic material bilingually to a culturally diverse student body
 Mentored and empowered youth at risk for illegal drug access and criminal activity
 America SCORES, in partnership with Adidas National Headquarters and the U.S. Soccer Foundation
Social Justice University Practicum Intern (January 2011 – May 2011) Portland,OR
  Developed “Sport Done Right” Initiative in local neighborhoods to engage youth in poetry, soccer, and community service
 Bridges to Understanding, in partnership with University of Washington Spanish & Portuguese Studies
Program Teacher & Special Events Coordinator (June 2010 – August 2010) Seattle,WA
 Taught lessons bilingually to international Spanish students and U.S. students on cultural exchange
 Translated and edited curriculum in Spanish and English, published for international education and worldwide access
 Seattle Pacific Science Center, Camps for Curious Minds
National Science Foundation Intern (June 2009 – August 2009) Seattle, WA
 Supported camp administration and field staff: made presentations, coordinated employee schedules, supplied classrooms
 National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Northwest Fisheries Science Center
National Science Foundation Intern (June 2007 – August 2007) Seattle, WA
 Constructed project plans, built ecosystem apparatus, conducted experiments, collected and analyzed data
 Summer Fun Visual & Performing Arts
Lead Counselor & Assistant to the Choreographer (June 2008 – August 2008, June 2006 – August 2006) Seattle, WA
  Managed camp operations, organized and oversaw activities, served as liaison among directors, supporting staff, and families
 Metropolitan Market
Courtesy Clerk (June 2005 – March 2006) Seattle, WA
 Ensured positive customer relations and communicated product information with contributions to front-end operations
ACTIVITIES AND AWARDS
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Volunteer, Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society President, Division One Club Soccer Goalkeeper,
Events Coordinator and Latin Dance Performer, University of Portland President’s Scholarship Merit Award,
Incight “Go Getter” Scholarship, Rotary “Winner for Life” Scholarship, Seattle Public Schools Scholarship, Patriot Award for Citizenship & Service