Luisa Isbell

4295 Lerner Hall, 2920 Broadway, New York, NY 10027 813-833-7276 lai2112@columbia.edu

Education Columbia University, Columbia College, New York, NY Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Business Management and English Expected Graduation May 2013

Honors Columbia Undergraduate Scholars Program 05/2009 -Present

- Named John W. Kluge Scholar in 2009. Upon reviewing all incoming student applications, Columbia Admissions selects a small number of Scholars, chosen because of their academic excellence, extracurricular pursuits, and promise of further intellectual and personal growth. - Earned a fellowship to fund research at the Roskamp Institute for Summer of 2010. - Interviewed Harlem residents for a semester-long oral history project with the Scholars Program, which was presented at the Spring 2010 Scholar Symposium.

Relevant Experience ToCo Totes, New York, NY Summer Marketing Intern - Conducted Internet and field research on current fashion market in order to identify the most desired products and the demographics at which to aim our line of tote bags. - Drafted the official company business plan in collaboration with the founder. 05/2011 - 08/2011

- Created ToCo logo and assisted with stylistic tasks such as design and material selection.

The Roskamp Institute, Sarasota, FL Research Assistant

06/2010 - 09/2010

- Conducted experiments to prove a significant relationship between the protein APOE and brain recovery following traumatic head injury. - Assisted PhD candidates in discovering new, effective treatments for Gulf War Illness. - Collected experiment data through a computer program as well as video recording equipment. - Composed report of findings which was presented at the Fall 2010 Columbia Undergraduate Scholar Symposium.

Private Practice of Dr. Patricia Ordorica, M.D., Tampa, FL Administrative Assistant

06/2008 - 09/2009

- Proofread the Annual Association of Women in Psychiatry Magazine before print. - Maintained records of private consultation work and composed client invoices.

Athletics Columbia University Womens Rowing - Varsity Athlete - Selected for Columbia University Leaders for Life, a multi-session leadership training program conducted by Dr. M. Dianne Murphy, Director of Athletics. 09/2009 - 10/2011

Activities Sigma Delta Tau Sorority, Gamma Tau Chapter Health and Wellness Chair for Fall Semester 2011 03/2010 - Present

- Plans chapter wellness-awareness events such as group fitness and meditations.

Language Skills Spanish (basic)

Computer Skills Fluent in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint. Basic skill in Adobe, Final Cut, sound editing software, and SPSS statistical analysis program.