Kelsey Kusterer

Current

• Account Coordinator at Connect2 Communications
• Contributing Writer at VYPE High School Sports Magazine
• Weekend Captain for Naturalist Center and Tropical Conservatory at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

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Past

• Spanish-Language Team Writer at Carrboro Commons Online Newspaper
• Intern for The Story with Dick Gordon at North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC
• Public Relations Intern at Koroberi, Inc.

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Education

• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Connections

38 connections

Industry

Public Relations and Communications

Websites

• My Blog

Kelsey Kusterer’s Summary

May 2009 graduate of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at UNC-Chapel Hill. Strong interest in community journalism and sustainable business practices.

Kelsey Kusterer’s Specialties:

Intermediate Spanish proficiency
Proficient: Microsoft Office 2007 Suite, Windows XP Pro and Mac OS, Cision
Knowledgeable: Adobe Suite, Dreamweaver, online research tools (Lexis Nexis), Apple Final Cut Pro

Kelsey Kusterer’s Experience

• Account Coordinator

  Connect2 Communications

  (Privately Held; Public Relations and Communications industry)

  November 2009 — Present (2 months)

  •Research and compile press release tracking reports and competitor backgrounders
  •Manage and update client-related reports including editorial calendars and conference data

• Contributing Writer

  VYPE High School Sports Magazine

  (Privately Held; Sports industry)

  July 2009 — Present (6 months)

  •Write articles and edit guest and staff columns; assist with researching and writing photo cutlines
  •Post online stories and photos, and update VYPE Facebook and Twitter accounts

• Weekend Captain for Naturalist Center and Tropical Conservatory

  North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

  (Environmental Services industry)

  June 2007 — Present (2 years 7 months)

  •Educate museum visitors and answer questions about natural sciences and local flora and fauna
  •Direct visitors to staff scientists and science programs within the museum

• Spanish-Language Team Writer

  Carrboro Commons Online Newspaper

  (Writing and Editing industry)

  January 2009 — May 2009 (5 months)

  •Writer for student-run biweekly online newspaper targeting Carrboro community
  •Conduct research, interviews and take photographs for articles

• Intern for The Story with Dick Gordon

  North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC

  (Broadcast Media industry)

  September 2008 — April 2009 (8 months)

  •Create questions and conduct pre-booking interviews with potential program guests
  •Write scripts, book guests, and attend morning meetings with The Story™ host and producers
  •Edit audio clips, answer listener questions, and mail program CD’s

• Public Relations Intern

  Koroberi, Inc.

  (Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

  May 2008 — August 2008 (4 months)

  •Worked with Koroberi Public Relations Team for clients: FKI Logistex, and Hyster (material handling)
  •Researched, wrote and edited press releases, sales snapshots, online content and client newsletters
  •Provided clients with clipping services (monthly clip books and records) and media distribution lists

Kelsey Kusterer’s Education

• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  2005 — 2009

Additional Information

Kelsey Kusterer’s Websites:

• My Blog

Kelsey Kusterer’s Interests:

Freelance writing, indoor rock climbing, environmental conservation

Kelsey Kusterer’s Groups:

Public Service Scholars, Blue & White Magazine, The Carrboro Commons Newspaper, APPLES Service-Learning Program

•    University of North Carolina School of Journalism and Mass Communication
•    Capstrat Friends
•    Non-Profit Marketing
•    Progress Energy Careers Group

Kelsey Kusterer’s Honors:

Public Service Scholar

Kelsey Kusterer’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• consulting offers
• new ventures
• expertise requests
• reference requests
• getting back in touch