Kate Szumanski

Kate Szumanski

Merion, Pennsylvania, United States
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Strategic Communicator | Writer & PR Professional | Generous Collaborator | Dedicated…

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  • The University of Chicago Graham School Graphic

    The University of Chicago Graham School

    Chicago, Illinois, United States

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    Villanova, PA

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    Villanova, PA

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    Havertown, PA: Haverford Area YMCA

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    Villanova University

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    Villanova, PA

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    Greater Philadelphia Area

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    Lewis Center, Ohio

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    Dublin, Ohio

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    Columbus, Ohio

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    Villanova University, Davis Center

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    Villanova University

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    Admore, PA

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    Villanova, PA

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    New York, NY

Education

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    Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism

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    Activities and Societies: Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)

    Represented interests of all students, but particularly part-time students in the journalism program.

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    Activities and Societies: Head Resident and RA, Residence Life

    Editor-in-chief of the Villanovan
    Resident Assistant

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    Activities and Societies: Served as Head Resident Assistant in largest University residence hall on campus; worked in University Public Relations office as writer/editor for two years while earning master's degree.

    Graduated magna cum laude with a double major in History and Political Science and double minors in English and Spanish. Served as Editor-in-Chief of Villanovan and a Resident Assistant.

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    Activities and Societies: Editor-in-chief of the student newspaper, the Villanovan; resident assistant (RA) for two years; University Band (flute); tutor in Writing Center

    I received a BA in 1995 in History and Political Science with minors in English and Spanish, and a MA in History in 1997 with a concentration in American History.

    Honors and Awards: Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Alpha Theta; Omicron Delta Kappa; Christopher Dawson Medallion for Excellence in the Study of History

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    Activities and Societies: Tally-Ho | Student Newspaper National Honor Society

Volunteer Experience

  • Donor Mother

    Mother's Milk Bank in Austin

    - 9 months

    Children

    Donated breast milk to milk bank in Austin to support infant needs.

  • Team Leader

    Villanova University Day of Service

    - 2 years 1 month

    Health

    Supported team of Villanova students who did some light painting and clean-up at the Sacred Heart Home for Incurable Cancer in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia.

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    Coach

    Girls on the Run Montgomery and Delaware Counties PA

    - 3 years 11 months

    Education

    Coach, support, encourage, and mentor girls in third through fifth grades as they develop skills to lead a healthy life.

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    Higher Education Advisory Council Member

    Campus Philly

    - Present 2 years 11 months

    Education

    The Campus Philly Higher Ed Advisory Council will advise Campus Philly’s work to attract and engage college students, forge increased connections among higher education professionals in the Greater Philadelphia region, and help fulfill Campus Philly’s mission to fuel inclusive economic growth by empowering diverse college students and recent graduates to explore, live, and work in Greater Philadelphia.

  • Administrator

    Delaware Valley Career Planners (DVCP)

    - Present 3 years 1 month

    Education

    I oversee the DVCP LinkedIn Group page.

Publications

Courses

  • History of American Journalism

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  • History of American Journalism

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Projects

  • Villanova's Women in Tech Committee

Languages

  • English

    Full professional proficiency

  • Spanish

    Elementary proficiency

Organizations

  • Main Line Girls Basketball Association (MLGBA)

    Assistant Coach

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    Coach my daughter's second-grade basketball team in the MLGBA, a vibrant league that emphasizes skill development, teamwork, and building self-confidence.

  • National Association of Colleges and Employers

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    - Present

  • Association of American Colleges and Universities

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  • Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers

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