Christian A.

Kernozek
377 West Highland Drive Schenectady, NY 12303 (518) 522-3007 Ckern003@Plattsburgh.edu

Education
Bachelor of Science, Public Relations
Minors, Journalism, English, Marketing
SUNY Plattsburgh
150 credits upon graduation

Graduation date: May 2015

Plattsburgh, NY

Experience
Greenberg Public Relations
August 2014- December 2014
Public Relations Intern
Las Vegas, NV
Actively assisting with accounts relating to legalization of Mixed Martial Arts in New York, EOLCNY, and Siena
Polling Research/Data project
Developing and implementing social media components for certain issues/clients
Writing media advisories and press releases and assisting with drafting media pitches
Ultimate Fighting Championship
August 2014- December 2014
Public Relations Intern
Las Vegas, NV
Coordinated media events and managed media contacts
Coordinated schedules for athletes and personalities in conjunction with events
Coordinated interviews for events
Assisted with pitching media
Assisted with maintenance of the media database
New York State Department of Labor
May 2014-Present
Public Relations Intern
Albany, NY
Wrote, edited, and proofread written material, including fact sheets, brochures, and press releases
Posted content to agency website and intranet
Attended board meetings, state assembly meetings and conferences
Press Republican
January 2014 May 2014
Sports Writing Intern
Plattsburgh, NY
Participated in newsroom activities regarding the composition of newspaper content
Wrote sports related articles that captured the attention of regional and local readers
Researched and analyzed possible regional and local stories
Tapology
May 2013 August 2013
Summer Content Editor
Boston, MA
Provided assistance in maintaining a comprehensive internet database
Utilized organizational efforts to compile up to date, accurate information while working on a deadline
Guilderland Central School District Maintenance and Grounds
May 2011 August 2015
Maintenance and Grounds
Guilderland, NY
Assisted in the day-to-day maintenance of facilities and grounds around Guilderland central school District during summer
and winter seasons
Trusted with use of vehicles, machinery, and tools to ensure school district grounds were well kept

Activities
SUNY Plattsburgh Chapter PRSSA
January 2013 2014
Executive Board
Serve on the executive board as club historian
Support and assist in the collection of information related to PRSSA in an organized fashion
Acted as moderator for PRRSA sponsored sports forum: A conversation with NHL veteran Stephane Quinatal
SUNY Plattsburgh Chapter American Marketing Association
May 2012- 2014
Executive Board
Served on the executive board as vice president of social media (2012 and vice president of membership (present) )

Skills
Computer skills
Proficient with Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, QuickBooks, Social media platforms