Resume
Katya Podkovyroff Lewis
katyalewis3@gmail.com
EDUCATION
American University, School of Communication (SOC) and School of International Studies (SIS), May 2020
Washington, DC
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and International Studies with minors in Literature and Environmental Studies
Pursuing BA/MA program of International Media and Communication
Middle College at Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tennessee May 2016
Honors: Tennessee Scholar 2016, National Society of High School Scholars 2016, GPA: 3.8, Selected to speak at Graduation
EXPERIENCE
Communications Intern, Utopiat, Rockville, Maryland August 2017-December 2017- Handling social media accounts to increase online presence for the brand and company
- Organizing website layout, content, and coverage
- Curating and writing content for organization’s blog
PR Assistant and Copy Editor, AWOL (American Way Of Life), American University March 2017-present
- Setting up timelines and schedules for semester goals to include distributing and managing advertisements
- Planning AWOL PR events and presence on campus through cosponsoring events
- Copy editing content for the magazine as well as online content through the blog
Work Study, Veterans Services Office, American University August 2016-present (part time)
- Filing, organizing, and operating online databases.
- Assisted with answering basic questions about the Veterans Services on campus with students at the University.
Spokesmodel, Barbizon, Nashville, Tennessee November 2013-August 2016
- Approached girls between the ages 8-18 to register for Barbizon giveaways, raffles, and events in the mall.
- Created powerpoints and wrote speeches for mass auditions.
- Aided in interviews of young girls.
Communications Assistant, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tennessee June-July 2016
- Assisted in creating summer piano camp curriculum.
- Photographed and shared experiences of piano camp on Instagram and Facebook.
SKILLS
- Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google Docs and Google Drive features; Minimal experience with Adobe Photoshop; Minimal experience in HTML and CSS
- Proficient in Chicago Manual of Style, AP Stylebook, and MLA format.
- Social Media: Expert in Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn
- Language: French (intermediate verbal, reading, and writing)
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Mayor’s Youth Council (2015-2016)
- Library Teen Advisory Board (2015-2016)
- VBS Volunteer (2012-2015)
- Uffelman Retirement Estates Activities coordinator (2013-2015)
Social Media
- Twitter: @katyalewis
- Instagram: @katya_podkovyroff
- Facebook: Katya Podkovyroff Lewis
- LinkedIn: Katya Podkovyroff Lewis
