Octavia D. Sun
acynqg@r.postjobfree.com
www.linkedin.com/in/octaviasun
Philadelphia, PA 19104
EDUCATION
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Master of Environmental Studies candidate, concentration in Environmental Sustainability
Mills College, Oakland, CA
Bachelors of Arts, Environmental Studies, 2016
Minors: Mathematics, Journalism
SKILLS SUMMARY
Advanced skills in WordPress, major social media platforms, and Microsoft Office
Fluent in Conversational Mandarin, and intermediate in French
EXPERIENCE
Sustrana, Devon, PA
Sustainability Intern, Fall 2016 - present
Research case studies on corporate sustainability techniques
Support the development of their online sustainability management and planning platform
Penn Red and Blue Call Center, Philadelphia, PA
Non-Profit Representative Student Fundraiser, Fall 2016 - present
Call alumni for donations towards the University of Pennsylvania
Demonstrate customer service over the phone
Responsible Sourcing Network (RSN), Oakland, CA
Cotton Initiatives Intern, Spring 2016
Researched on corporate sustainability and human rights in the cotton supply chain
Attended conferences on corporate social responsibility
Bon Apptit Management Company, Oakland, CA
Line Server, Caterer, June 2014-May 2016
Served the Mills College dining hall
Staffed at catering events
Had cleaning responsibilities
The Campanil, Oakland, CA
Science Beat Reporter, former Assistant News Editor, former Assistant Opinions Editor, Fall 2012-Fall 2015
Wrote and published numerous news and features articles for the newspaper
Worked with editors to ensure the article is in publishable condition
Global Footprint Network, Oakland, CA
Communications/Social Media Intern, Summer 2015
Wrote press releases and blog posts about their latest research and reports
Assisted with event planning, develop creative and new social media campaigns
Octavia D. Sun
acynqg@r.postjobfree.com
www.linkedin.com/in/octaviasun
3600 Chestnut Street, MB 764
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Mills College, Oakland, CA
Research Assistant for the Environmental Science Program, Fall 2012-Fall 2014
Helped with sampling and depth profiling the East Bay reservoirs
Filtered the reservoir water samples, took many types of measurements
Used multiple instruments such as the YSI
Worked in a team along with Professor Kristina Faul
The Daily Californian, Berkeley, CA
News Reporter, Summer 2014
Wrote and published multiple news articles regarding the UC Berkeley community and the city of Berkeley
Worked with editors in a team to get articles published for the upcoming issue
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
Communications Committee Member, Graduate and Professional Student Assembly (GAPSA)
Fall 2016-Present
Coordinated the photo shoot for the assembly members
Sent out the weekly newsletters
Sustainability Senator at the Associated Students of Mills College (ASMC)
Fall 2015-Spring 2016
Coordinated and promoted campus sustainability events
Attended ASMC meetings
President, former Publicity Chair, member of the Asian Pacific Islander Student Alliance (APISA)
Fall 2013-Spring 2016
Held discussions on topics relating to the API community
Promoted and planned club events