Natalie N. Lasky
(216) 645-6099 | natalie.n.lasky@gmail.com | www.natalielasky.com
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Education
Youngstown State University (YSU), Youngstown, Ohio
Master of Arts in Professional Communication
August 2025GPA: 4.0/4.0
Youngstown State University (YSU), Youngstown, Ohio
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
December 2023
Major: Interpersonal/Organizational Track
Minor: Journalism
GPA: 3.85/4.00
New Castle School of Trades, New Castle, Pennsylvania
Associate of Specialized Automotive Technology
September 2011GPA: 3.52/4.00
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Experience
Caregiver
Elderly Parents
May 2025 – Present
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•Appointment setting, transportation needs, medication monitoring, and daily tasks provided to elderly parents with cognitive decline, behavioral issues, Alzheimer's, and dementia.
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Student Conduct Board
Youngstown State University
September 2022 – May 2025
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•Review case materials, participate in hearings, and make informed decisions based on the university's code of conduct.
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Vice President for Assessment and Enrichment
YSU Student Government Association
May 2023 – May 2024
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•Develop a comprehensive assessment strategy in collaboration with stakeholders.
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Veteran Representative
YSU Student Government Association
September 2022 – May 2023
• Advocate for veteran students' interests and well-being within the university community.
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•Collaborate with on-campus and off-campus veterans' organizations to strengthen support networks.
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Multimedia Journalist and Camera Operator
The Jambar, Youngstown State University Student Media
September 2022 – December 2023
•Produced multimedia content, including articles, videos, and photographs, for the university's student media outlet.
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Workplace Harassment Consultant and Keynote Speaker
United States Department of Labor and EEOC Workforce
October 2022 – May 2023
•Offer consulting services to employers to address workplace harassment.
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Military Service
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United States Marine Corps
Rank: E3 Lance Corporal (Honorable Discharge)
October 2001 - May 2004
•MOS: 1345 Heavy Equipment Operator,
•Primary Billet: Safety Hazmat NCO / NBCD Engineer
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Volunteer ​Work
Cofounder
Celebrate Recovery Program Ministry Leader
Voice of Hope Women’s Shelter, Youngstown, Ohio
November 2021 – May 2022
Director of Training
Crooked River Roller Derby, Brunswick, Ohio
August 2020 – August 2021
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Affiliations and Awards
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•117th ECA Convention Top Graduate Paper in Organizational Communication, April 2026
•116th ECA Convention Poster Presenter in Graduate Studies, April 2025
•Excellence in Research in the MPC Program Award, April 2025
•Academic Achievement in the MPC Program Award, April 2025
•Master Presenter Award, Diversity of Scholarship, YSU College of Graduate Studies, March 2024
•Society for Collegiate Journalists, September 2023
•Youngstown Press Club, September 2023 – Present
•National Society of Leadership and Success Honor Society, December 2022 – Present
•Dr. Larry Hugenberg Memorial Award, May 2023
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Certifications
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•IRB Social & Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher, Level, February 2023 – 2026
•Ohio CPA Certified in Personal Development & Leadership, July 2023
•NSLS Foundation and Advanced Leadership Certified, May 2023
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Professional Skills
•Communication:
Public Speaking, Writing and Editing, Interpersonal Communication, Journalism
•Leadership and Management:
Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Program Development and Evaluation, Volunteer Coordination
•Assessment and Analysis:
Data Collection and Analysis, Program Evaluation, Survey Design, and Implementation
•Marketing and Public Relations:
Social Media Management, Marketing Strategy Development, Public Relations and Media Engagement, Event Promotion and Coordination
•Organizational Skills:
Committee and Board Membership, Meeting Coordination, Record-Keeping, and Documentation
•Problem-Solving:
Crisis Intervention, Conflict Resolution, Creative Solution Development
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Research Conducted
•The Empathy Trap: Overcoming Leadership Manipulation
•Leadership Arbitration and Social Media Dissatisfaction
•Approval Ratings and Perceived Impacts: DOGE Veteran Affairs Cuts
•Unveiling the Paradox: Balancing Free Expression and Workplace Equity
•Understanding Student-Athlete Experiences in the Transfer Portal: A Communication Perspective
•Queer Eye of the Media: How LGBTQIA+ Narratives have Evolved
•Communication Culture of Emerging Adulthood: Perspectives of International College Students
•Youngstown State University Cultural Analysis and The Lake Club Cultural Analysis