Lynda Pasteur

Current

• Adjunct Instructor at University of South Florida

Past

• Graduate Assistant at University of South Florida
• Communications Intern II at AARP Florida
• Staff Writer at The Oracle (University of South Florida)

• Public Relations Intern at Brock Communications

see less...

1 more...

Education

• University of South Florida
• University of South Florida

Connections

29 connections

Industry

Public Relations and Communications

Lynda Pasteur’s Summary

I earned a B.A. in public relations and an M.A. in strategic communications management at the University of South Florida's School of Mass Communications, which is approved by the Accreditation Council on Education and Journalism in Mass Communications (ACEJMC).

Three words describe me best: organized, energetic and dedicated. With a meticulous attention to detail, I approach every task I am assigned with great enthusiasm and a commitment to getting the job done right. I am self-motivated, which gives me the ability to work independently; meanwhile, my cooperative temperament and personable nature make me an excellent team-player. Capable of both giving and taking direction, I am a natural leader who also knows how to follow.

As part of my graduate assistantship at USF, I gained experience teaching undergraduate journalism and mass communications courses. I also possess considerable journalistic writing experience. I wrote a weekly column called “The Baker’s Dozen” for the USF newspaper, The Oracle. I also worked as an intern at AARP Florida and a public relations firm in Tampa, Brock Communications.

My personal interests include dancing—ballet, lyrical, jazz and hip-hop—and traveling. I have been dancing since I was three years old and going to the theater even longer. My ideal career in communications would fuse my passion for public relations with my passion for the arts or traveling.

Lynda Pasteur’s Specialties:

I am currently seeking an in-house communications position in an industry sector I am interested in—arts and entertainment, education, health care, non-profit, retail or travel—where I can perform one or more of the following duties:
-Community relations
-Media relations
-Events management
-Internal communications
-Branding
-Print & web design
-Strategic consulting

I am familiar with:
-Adobe Photoshop
-Microsoft Office Suite
-Quark
-Dreamweaver

Lynda Pasteur’s Experience

• Adjunct Instructor

  University of South Florida

  (Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

  May 2008 — Present (5 months)

• Graduate Assistant

  University of South Florida

  (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

  August 2006 — May 2008 (1 year 10 months)

  - Assisted two sections of Mass Communication and Society (MMC3602) where I lectured the class frequently, answered student questions, created and administered examinations, and tracked nearly 500 student grades each semester
  - Independently taught one section of Writing for the Mass Media (MMC2100) where I facilitated student comprehension of English grammar, Associated Press style, and media writing techniques

• Communications Intern II

  AARP Florida

  (Public Relations and Communications industry)

  August 2006 — May 2007 (10 months)

  - Served as editor of AARP’s Florida Volunteer Happenings newsletter
  - Wrote articles that were published in Florida Volunteer Happenings and the AARP Florida Update
  - Ghost-wrote letters to the editor for AARP Executive Council members including one published in Tampa Bay’s Maddux Business Report (4/06)

• Staff Writer

  The Oracle (University of South Florida)

  (Newspapers industry)

  August 2005 — December 2005 (5 months)

  - Wrote a weekly column for the USF newspaper called “The Baker’s Dozen,” which was featured on Tampa’s NBC affiliate News Channel 8 (9/05)

• Public Relations Intern

  Brock Communications

  (Public Relations and Communications industry)

  January 2005 — May 2005 (5 months)

  - Wrote and distributed press releases and media advisories
  - Analyzed media coverage and wrote executive summaries for clients

Lynda Pasteur’s Education

• University of South Florida

  Master of Arts, Strategic Communications Management, 2006 — 2008

  In May of 2008, I graduated summa cum laude with my M.A. in strategic communications management. My graduate coursework included: Strategic Communications Campaigns, Strategic Communications Management, Strategic Message Design, Public Opinion, Brand Management, Quantitative Research Methods, and Web Design.

  Activities and Societies:

  Graduate Instructor of Writing for the Mass Media (MMC2100) in the 2007-2008 academic year, Graduate Assistant of Mass Communication & Society (MMC3602) in the 2006-2007 academic year

• University of South Florida

  Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations, 2002 — 2006

  In the spring of 2006, I graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in mass communications and a concentration in public relations. I was a finalist for the USF Outstanding Senior Award. Throughout my four years as an undergraduate, I was a USF Dean’s List scholar, and I received the Florida Bright Futures Medallion Scholars Award and the USF Scholars Award. I also supported the USF "Bulls" as a member of the USF dance team.

  Activities and Societies:

  Kappa Tau Alpha Honor Society, Golden Key Honor Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Phi Sigma Theta Honor Society, USF Arts and Sciences Honor Society

Additional Information

Lynda Pasteur’s Interests:

Dance Theater World travel

Lynda Pasteur’s Honors:

Graduate:
USF Graduate Assistantship, 2006-2008

Undergraduate:
USF Outstanding Senior Award finalist
USF Dean’s List scholar
Florida Bright Futures Medallion Scholars Award scholarship recipient
USF Scholars Award scholarship recipient

Lynda Pasteur’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• consulting offers
• new ventures
• expertise requests
• reference requests
• getting back in touch