| Kristen Joerger PO Box 370989 Bronx, NY 10458 kristen.joerger@gmail.com |
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EDUCATION
Fordham University, Bronx, NY 9/2006-Present
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Expected Date of Graduation: May 2010
Named to 2006-07 Dean’s List
2009 New York Women in Communications Scholarship Recipient
EXPERIENCE
Scholastic, Inc., New York, NY 5/2009-7/2009
Communications Intern
• Compiled and distributed daily clips with company news
• Utilized social media tools, such as Twitter and Facebook, to promote the company and interact with
customers
• Assisted in the writing of press releases
• Secured media coverage for Scholastic-sponsored events
InStyle Magazine, New York, NY 1/2009-4/2009
Editorial Intern
• Assisted the Editorial Assistant for the “Life, etc” section of the publication
• Checked in and sent back samples to stores and PR agencies
• Created idea boards for upcoming stories
Kwittken & Company Public Relations, New York, NY 1/2008- Present
Intern, Account Coordinator
• Research and compile daily news clips for fashion, medical and publishing clients.
• Compile media contact lists, conduct research on clients, and participate in team brainstorming
activities.
• Create a detailed, twice-yearly report on the media coverage of clients and competitors.
Fordham University Office of Career Services, Bronx, NY 9/2006-Present
Student Assistant
• Communicate with recruiting executives from Fortune 500 companies, scheduling appointments and
assisting students and employers with the use of office resources.
• Create and maintaining records utilizing Microsoft Office, organizing resources for students, and
assisting with mailings.
• Assist in the planning and execution of career fairs each semester.
Career Peer Advisor
• Edit and correct students’ resumes and cover letter
• Help students prepare for interviews
The Nashua Telegraph, Nashua, NH & Tokyo, Japan 7/2005-6/2006
Columnist
• Produced a series of three articles pertaining to daily life as a high school exchange student in Japan.
• Researched and wrote a bi-weekly column for the Sunday paper about events occurring at Bishop
Guertin High School.
ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
• Contributing Writer to Fordham University’s student newspaper, The Ram
• President of Le Cercle Français, Fordham’s French culture club
• Active member of New York Women in Communications, Inc.; Contributor to NYWICI Student Blog and
Newsletter
• New Student Orientation Leader (Volunteer)
• Invited by Assistant Dean to participate in the Freshmen Mentoring Program
• Contributing writer to Suite 101, an online freelance magazine
SKILLS
• Basic Knowledge of Japanese, Conversational in French
• Basic Knowledge of Mac Applications: Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Final Cut Pro
EDUCATION
Fordham University, Bronx, NY 9/2006-Present
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Expected Date of Graduation: May 2010
Named to 2006-07 Dean’s List
2009 New York Women in Communications Scholarship Recipient
EXPERIENCE
Scholastic, Inc., New York, NY 5/2009-7/2009
Communications Intern
• Compiled and distributed daily clips with company news
• Utilized social media tools, such as Twitter and Facebook, to promote the company and interact with
customers
• Assisted in the writing of press releases
• Secured media coverage for Scholastic-sponsored events
InStyle Magazine, New York, NY 1/2009-4/2009
Editorial Intern
• Assisted the Editorial Assistant for the “Life, etc” section of the publication
• Checked in and sent back samples to stores and PR agencies
• Created idea boards for upcoming stories
Kwittken & Company Public Relations, New York, NY 1/2008- Present
Intern, Account Coordinator
• Research and compile daily news clips for fashion, medical and publishing clients.
• Compile media contact lists, conduct research on clients, and participate in team brainstorming
activities.
• Create a detailed, twice-yearly report on the media coverage of clients and competitors.
Fordham University Office of Career Services, Bronx, NY 9/2006-Present
Student Assistant
• Communicate with recruiting executives from Fortune 500 companies, scheduling appointments and
assisting students and employers with the use of office resources.
• Create and maintaining records utilizing Microsoft Office, organizing resources for students, and
assisting with mailings.
• Assist in the planning and execution of career fairs each semester.
Career Peer Advisor
• Edit and correct students’ resumes and cover letter
• Help students prepare for interviews
The Nashua Telegraph, Nashua, NH & Tokyo, Japan 7/2005-6/2006
Columnist
• Produced a series of three articles pertaining to daily life as a high school exchange student in Japan.
• Researched and wrote a bi-weekly column for the Sunday paper about events occurring at Bishop
Guertin High School.
ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
• Contributing Writer to Fordham University’s student newspaper, The Ram
• President of Le Cercle Français, Fordham’s French culture club
• Active member of New York Women in Communications, Inc.; Contributor to NYWICI Student Blog and
Newsletter
• New Student Orientation Leader (Volunteer)
• Invited by Assistant Dean to participate in the Freshmen Mentoring Program
• Contributing writer to Suite 101, an online freelance magazine
SKILLS
• Basic Knowledge of Japanese, Conversational in French
• Basic Knowledge of Mac Applications: Dreamweaver, Photoshop, and Final Cut Pro