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KELSEY FLINKO

kelsey.flinko@gmail.com linkedin.com/in/kelseyflinko Pittsburgh, PA

Education
Master of Arts; Strategic Communication – 2016

American University, School of Communication; Washington D.C.


Relevant Coursework:

Crisis Communication, Grassroots Digital Advocacy, International Strategic Communication, 

Research for Strategic Communication, Social Media Strategies & Tactics, Theory for Strategic 

Communication, Visual Strategies for Public Relations, Writing for Strategic Communication

Bachelor of Arts; Communication Studies: Television and Radio Production – 2014

California University of Pennsylvania; California, PA


Relevant Coursework:

Communication Research, Communication Theory, Press Law & Media Ethics, Broadcast 

Management, Public Speaking, Audio Production I & II, Music in the Media, Video Production I & II, 

Mass Media & Society, Television Showrunning,

Professional Experience
Communications and Marketing Associate, July 2017 - Present
Kaulkin Ginsberg Company; Germantown, MD
Communicate with audiences using constant contact, social media and other marketing tools

Draft, edit and format documents such as blogs, press releases and executive summaries

Expand upon the firms marketing collateral and keep the website up-to-date

Dog Walker, June 2017 - May 2019



Wag!; Rockville, MD

Ensure dogs are leashed properly and watch out for them during 20 to 60 minute walks, per owners request

Administrative and Marketing Assistant, July 2016 - June 2017

Greenberg, Wexler & Eig, LLC; Bethesda, MD

Marketing responsibilities: Create, write and edit content for blogs, blasts and newsletters

Manage firms social media accounts, create content calendar’s and social media policy

Administrative responsibilities: coordinate phone calls, schedule appointments, 

insurance office supply procurement

Graduate Assistant, August 2015 - May 2016



American University, School of Communication; Washington, DC

Assisted in administrative work for advisor

Assisted in creating and finding content for weekly lessons

Guest Relations, April 2014 - August 2015



Pittsburgh Pirates; Pittsburgh, PA

Provided customer service to guest of PNC park to ensure a fan-friendly environment

Ensured rules and regulations of PNC Park were followed to the best of my ability

Greeted guests and monitor tickets for correct seating and selected level admission

Social Media, Writing & Production Intern, September 2014 - April 2015

WQED-FM; Pittsburgh, PA

Created copy, edit and produce PSAs, Cultural Calendar spots & interviews

Engaged and update listeners through various social media platforms

Assisted with day to day operations of a radio station

Promotions Intern/Mascot, June 2013 - June 2015



Froggy 94.9/The Pickle; Brownsville, PA

Attend/participate in station events and manage/coordinate promotion outreach and contests

Dress up as Mister Froggy and interacted with adults and children to build engagement

Contribute to production work and manage various social media platforms

Student Worker, Media Lab Assistant, September 2013 - May 2014



California University of Pennsylvania; California, PA

Assist students in Avid and Audio labs and train students on various operations of equipment

Check equipment in and out, made reservations for the equipment

Assisted with scheduling other student workers, kept track of time cards and pay roll

Knowledge & Skills


• Strategic, integrated marketing communications campaign planning and management

• Copywriting and editing for press releases, blogs, social media, websites, brochures, newsletters, speeches,
scripts, marketing collateral and more, with extensive experience in AP style

• Social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linkedin and YouTube, including management
platforms such as Hootsuite

• Email marketing platforms including Constant Contact

• Graphic design Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Canva, etc.

• Web development, design and content management systems including Wordpress, Squarespace and Weebly

• Digital media production for photo, audio, video, podcasts

Affiliations
Sigma Kappa Sorority
Public Relations Chair, Webmaster

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