Kristina Valentin

Mobile: 347-638-7206 • Kvale006@plattsburgh.edu

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EDUCATION
SUNY Plattsburgh
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations with a minor in Journalism
Expected graduation date: May 2018

WORK EXPERIENCE
Shine On!
Intern January 2017- present Plattsburgh, NY
Shine On! is a non profit organization that builds resiliency, character strengths and media literacy in 3rd to 5th grade
girls. I serve as a member of the committee that writes grants, plans the annual conference for 200 girls and is working
to expand throughout the entire SUNY system.
SUNY Plattsburgh Educational Opportunity Office Plattsburgh, NY
January 2018-present
Served as receptionist, booked appointments for students to meet with their advisors, made copies and filed papers, ran
errands etc.
Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt New York, NY
Team Member May 2017- August 2017
Served yogurt, worked as a cashier, cleaned and delivered yogurt
SUNY Plattsburgh Admissions Office Plattsburgh, NY
August 2015- January 2016
Worked on SUNY Plattsburgh social media, worked directly with prospective students regarding applications,
conducted tours for families, and participated in information sessions weekly.
Dr. Catrise Austin, Cosmetic Dentist to the Stars New York, New York
Intern summer 2016
Worked as a receptionist, booked appointments, ran errands and helped write/edit her third novel that is now a New
York Times bestseller.
Haddad Brands Global Marketing Company New York, NY
Marketing Intern Summer 2014
Created and mailed out packages for celebrity children.
Help coordinate different events for brands such as Levi’s, Hurley, Nike and Jordan
Worked with children during coordination of 2014 Levi’s fashion show; helped with photo shoots and preparing for
event.
Memberships
National Association of Black Journalists

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
One Heart Source Volunteer Cape Town, South Africa
July 16, 2017- July 29, 2017
● Traveled to Capetown, South Africa to teach math and English to 5th grade students at Oranjekloof Moravian
Primary School which is the only non-fee school in Hout Bay.

Turn 2 Foundation Jeter’s Leaders Program, New York, NY

July 2010- June 2014
Former Member/ Co-President
• Promote healthy lifestyles
• Maintain academic achievement
• Participate in social change activities
• Serve as a role model and mentor to peers and younger students
Social Change/Community Service Projects Accomplished: St. Peter Claver Service Project, Hands on
Washington DC Service Project, Jackie Robinson Recreation Mentoring, 2014 Kalamazoo Social Change
Project 
Awards: 2011 Rookie of the Year, 2012 Co-president, 2013 You’re a Star Mentoring, 2014
Completion of program award