Karen Suzuki
ksuzuki2@zagmail.gonzaga.edu (808) 927-7803
EDUCATION
Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA
Bachelor of Arts GPA: 3.71 May 2018
Majors: Public Relations
Broadcast& Electronic Media
Minor: Promotions
Queen Mary University of London, London, England
Study Abroad: Fall 2016 Aug - Dec 2016
EMPLOYMENT
KREM 2 NEWS, Spokane, WA
Jan 2018 - Current
• Responsible for creating a rundown, writing
scripts, timing the show, updating social media and
communicating with the anchors and reporter for
the 10 and 11 PM weekend shows.
• Researches and writes articles for the official KREM
website and social media.
Gonzaga Student Media, Spokane, WA
Bulletin Promotions Specialist Aug 2017 - Current
• Develops strategies to promote The Gonzaga Bulletin
Newspaper brand by coordinating events and
utilizing the Bulletin’s social medias.
• Responsible for organizing the weekly newspaper
distribution.
Gonzaga University Athletics, Spokane,WA
Marketing Intern Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
• Responsible for year-round promotions and game
day operations of all NCAA events.
• Other responsibilities include coordinating and
organizing marketing tables, halftimes, dance teams,
national anthem and color guard for NCAA events.
Williston State College Athletics, Williston, ND
Public Relations & Marketing Intern May 2017- Aug 2017
• Created a five-year strategic plan for the athletic
department including a mission and vision statement.
• Created over 50 banners for former All-American
student-athletes hung in the basketball gym to honor
outstanding alumni.
• Was responsible for updating the official Athletics
department website, writing online press releases and
managing the official department Facebook account.
ITOCHU Prominent LLC, Honolulu, HI
Marketing & Public Relations Intern Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
• Performed extensive competitive market research by
evaluating marketing tactics and creating win/loss
strategies between ITOCHU and competitors.
• Added employee bonus compensation to company
database.
• Participated in store walk-throughs to change
displays for the bag brand, LeSportsac.
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AWARDS
President’s List: 2014 - 2017
Award received for maintaining a GPA above 3.7
SKILLS
Language: Fluent in English and Japanese Microsoft
Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Outlook
Adobe: Basic knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop,
Illustrator and Premiere
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat & Twitter
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Advanced TV Production Sep 2017 - Dec 2017
Shot, edited and produced content for GUTV. Was the
Executive Producer for the Zag Family Weekend Show
where I created the rundown, wrote the script and
coordinated with parents and volunteers.
PR Campaign Sep 2017 - Dec 2017
Working with an external client to create a
comprehensive public relations campaign plan and
media kit using gap analysis, market research and
client interviews. Will present and recommend findings
to client executives.
PR Speech Writing & Delivery Jan 2017 - May 2017
Researched, wrote and performed six different types of
speeches, including corporate PR, current events and
crisis control.
ACTIVITIES
Hawaii Pacific Islanders Club
Vice President Aug 2017 - Current
• Oversees all chairpersons and committees.
• In charge of helping organize large events such as
camping, ski trip and annual luau.
• Previous PR Chair for the ‘16-17 academic year.
Alpha Kappa Psi: Co-ed Business club
Communications Chair Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
• General member since Fall 2015.
• Oversees the communication committee during
weekly meetings, delegates and manages
Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram pages.
• Create graphic designs for chapter events.
Experimental leadership Institute
Team Member Aug 2015 - May 2016
• Planned, researched, presented and implemented
the idea of iZag, an on-campus, student-run radio
station in a team of five.
VOLUNTEER
Gonzaga University: SMILE
Student Mentor Jan 2015 - May 2015
• Student mentorship program with a local
elementary school.
• Mentored students ranging ages from 6 to 11 in
Math, English and Art & craft.