CAREER OBJECTIVE: To obtain a Public Relations, Promotions or a Marketing
position which will utilize my well rounded education & occupational
experience
EDUCATION: Wayne State University, Detroit, MI- Bachelor of Arts & Science
in Public Relations - Graduated May 2008 / Wayne State University, Master
of Arts Degree in Sports Administration- Graduated May 2011
MARKETING/PROMOTIONS/PUBLIC RELATIONS EXPERIENCE:
Wayne State Recreation and Fitness Center January 2011- May
201
Marketing and Advertising Intern
Increased student awareness of all sporting events/competitions using
several marketing initiatives
Assisted in the control of the facility's online advertising campaigns
aimed at the student body
Coordinated my co-worker's and manager's daily schedule and goal
initiatives
Gave input into design and assembly of all promotional brochures and flyers
RJ Reynolds / Media Star Promotions October 2009-
September 2010
Promotional Brand Ambassador
Collected & transcribed consumer information for the RJ Reynolds Market
Research Department
Personally endorsed new products & established a rapport with the consumer
base
Researched and helped to develop new target markets
Sony Inc. / AIM Marketing September 2008- June
2009
Head Brand Ambassador
Demonstrated and presented leading technological products to potential
consumers
Trained associate employees to help them incorporate the product(s) into
company stores
Was the direct liaison between Sony Corporation & the local consumer base
Set up promo booths and kiosks at 10 stores across metro Detroit
Held numerous public seminars and Q & A's with the consumers
Fontana Distribution / Universal Music Group November 2007- May
2008
1 Online Promotions and Broadcasting Center Intern
Coordinated online promotional events, solely managing 12 websites
Updated and managed the content of the promotional websites
Corresponded with fans on artist websites and distributed promotional
materials to the public
Interacted with fans during live internet radio broadcasts, including
managing prizes for daily contest winners
Recruited and trained new interns
The Detroit Pistons October 2006- May 2007
2 Media and Public Relations Intern
Provided assistance to PR Department in all areas (I.E. press kits, press
releases, etc.)
Coordinated and distributed press releases, interviews & media advisories
Collected and transcribed player/coaches quotes
Assisted in setting up press room during press conferences
Tracked media coverage, maintained press matrix and prepared media
summaries
Collaborated with marketing and media relations departments to manage
announcements, editorial placements, and public appearances
LANGUAGES/TECH SKILLS:
Proficient with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Outlook, Adobe
PhotoShop CS4, Adobe Illustrator. Skilled in both Mac & PC use
Russian, Ukrainian - spoken & written fluently
Spanish - verbal comprehension
KIRILL OSTAPENKO 4551 Hawk Woods
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
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