SUZANNE ABBAS-BERKOWITZ

berkowitz.suzanne@gmail.com
suzyaberkowitz.wordpress.com
347.675.3860
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EDUCATION

State University of New York at New Paltz | New Paltz NY

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism | May 2014

EXPERIENCE

The Center for Antiviolence Education | Brooklyn NY

Teacher Apprentice | September 2004-Present

Teach karate and self-defense classes to children and teens

Lead off-site workshops in New York City schools and
community centers

Surprise Lake Camp, Inc. | Cold Spring NY

General Counselor | June 2010-August 2014

Live and work with children in a sleepaway camp environment

Provide conflict resolution and act as a role model for campers
Respond to emergency situations

The Poughkeepsie Journal | Poughkeepsie NY

Intern Reporter | January 2014-May 2014

CLUBS AND
MEMBERSHIPS

Submit articles to publication

Contact sources and conduct interviews
Fact-check and copy edit

The New Paltz Oracle | SUNY New Paltz

A&E Editor/Social Media Chief | Spring 2012-Spring 2014

Manage A&E section and social media accounts of SUNY New

Paltzs award-winning, student-run newspaper
Design and lay out pages using Adobe InDesign
Oversee copy editors, staff writers and contributing writers
Submit articles to publication
Contact sources and conduct interviews
Fact-check and copy edit

National Residence Hall Honorary | SUNY New Paltz

Secretary/General Chapter Member | Fall 2013-Spring 2014

Attend Executive Board and General Chapter meetings

Record minutes at each meeting
Keep an updated record of each members current standing

Residence Hall Student Association | SUNY New Paltz

Treasurer | Fall 2012-Spring 2013

Attend Executive Board and Associate Council meetings

Create budget and allocate finances for clubs and organizations
Lead on-campus programs and conferences

SKILLS AND
Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
CERTIFICATIONS Comfortable with Mac OS X or Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite
CPR/First Aid Certified