Krista Germanis

Krista.germanis@gmail.com
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Over five years of writing experience for news broadcasting and university publications

Excellent research, time-management, multitasking, and people skills

Proficient in Final Cut Pro, iNews, iMovie, shooting video, and Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access)

Skilled in social media such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Storify, Pinterest, Instagram, and WordPress
EDUCATION
Masters in English: Professional Writing and Rhetoric
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Bachelor of Arts: Communication with a concentration in Journalism
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Major GPA: 3.5
Kings College London, Study Abroad Program

Expected May 2016

May 2013
Summer 2012

HONORS/AWARDS
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

National Society of Collegiate Scholars

2009-2013

Global Scholars scholarship recipient

Summer 2012

Global Perspectives scholarship recipient

Summer 2012
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Social Media Manager
2013Present
Socially Delivered

Manage and create content for several social media accounts, including high-profile clients and local businesses

Dramatically increased the percentage of followers through various prospecting techniques

Formed creative and interesting messages to engage the readers

Customized social media plans to meet clients specific needs

Editorial Intern
Seventeen Magazine, New York City
2013

Researched trends, current events, and pop culture news

Wrote articles for online and print

Attended networking events in place of my editor

Pitched story ideas that were used in the magazine

Transcribed interviews and edited drafts for the magazine

Intern
FOX News, Washington D.C.

Managed the iNews site and identified potential feature stories for newscasts

Utilized social media platforms to interview politicians and public officials

Worked video cameras and newsroom equipment

Booked and greeted guests

Staff Writer

January-May

September-December 2011

Broadside, George Mason University

20102013

Interviewed musicians, photographers and athletes for news stories, including the Plain White Ts, Flo Rida, Ed Sheeran,
Austin Mahone, Cher Lloyd, and Nigel Barker.

Created column of lighthearted humorous advice for students

Formulated story ideas and wrote articles for several sections of the paper

Assistant Style Editor

Broadside, George Mason University
2012

Edited articles for newspaper with readership of 30,000

Formatted the Style section of the newspaper

Conducted interviews for feature stories

Photographer and Staff Editor
GMView, George Mason University
2011

Developed layout of the yearbook

Photographed dozens of George Mason events

Wrote brief excerpts about sports, clubs, and activities

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
Global Scholar
2012-2013

Manager of George Mason University mens varsity volleyball team

Member of the Program Board (event planning)

2009-2010

2011-

2010-

May
2009-2010