PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Stephanie Byrd
Employer, Marketing Manager, The Viera Company
321-253-2800
Katherine used her professionalism and creativity to advance the social media for
The Viera Company, The Viera Discover Center and for Duran Golf Club. She has
tremendous photography and writing skills and was able to connect to our audience
quickly. When asked to think outside the box (OTB) she is able to do so and provide
unique and fresh ideas. I enjoyed having her as a member of our team and consider
her to be a talented, hard-working and creative individual.

Victoria Gardner
UNC Wilmington Alumnae, Former President, Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
919-818-0156
During my time as President of Alpha Delta Pi, Eta Alpha, Kate served as the Public
Relations chair for our chapter. Throughout her year in office, she developed the
position beyond her assigned responsibilities. She coordinated events on campus to
spread Alpha Delta Pis brand, revamped and updated our chapter website as well as
social media platforms, and increased the traffic that visited these sites by frequent
and engaging posts. Additionally, she worked well under her Recruitment and
Marketing team to improve efforts for all chapter wide event marketing.

Eileen List
Mentor, Writer/Editor/Graphic Designer, Marketing Quorum & Lutheran Life
561-289-3280
Kate offers a range of strong skills underpinned by enthusiasm, dedication and
drive. We have worked together on several projects where Kate provided
photography and editorial on an event for publication in a newsmagazine. In each
instance Kate followed directions well, met deadlines and produced excellent
material. Her photography is well thought out, clear and on target for the subject
matter. A definite plus was her submission of ample choices. Kates editorial is well
written, covers the topic well and adheres to journalistic standards. She is not afraid
to take a new approach to a storyline - and is amenable to suggestions on editorial

shifts. Kate is a quick learner who works well with people of all ages and
backgrounds. Her engaging personality enables her to meet and interview people to
achieve the desired final product. I would have no hesitation in recommending for
any communications position.

John List
Mentor, Broker Associate/Director of Luxury Sales, Douglas Elliman
561-212-2112
Ive known Katherine Schnake for decades and have traveled extensively with her enabling me to witness her people skills both within the United States and abroad.
She is an exceptional communicator with enthusiasm and creativity. She has written
for my magazine and I have had the pleasure of acting with her in short skits as well
as Broadway-length stage plays. Her photography talent shows keen attention to
detail and she has the ability to interpret a photographic situation with a unique
approach. She interacts well with senior adults as she does with children and
teenagers/young adults. I would not hesitate to recommend Katherine for a wide
range of assignments involving writing, directing, creating and producing a product or
service that needs to appeal to a wide range of audience - either in a written format
(such as newspapers, magazines, corporate brochures or advertisements) or in an
audio/visual format (such as video or still photography).