Gerald Testa
Communications Specialist at Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Specialist
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Apr 2021 - Present
Assist in familiarizing media with MVCAA’s goals, accomplishments and services. Produce and/or assist in production of Agency materials; i.e., annual report; agency brochure; etc. Responsible for Agency media documentation, including photographing and/or videotaping agency events, maintaining photo/media files. Responsible for maintaining media contact list. Oversee, coordinate and maintain Agency’s social network sites (Facebook; Twitter; web site). Assist with special events. Provide appropriate presentations to groups, clubs, civic organizations throughout the target area regarding the agency’s mission and related activities. Coordinate activities that allow families to bring their voice and experiences to the issues. Develop an atmosphere of support for the Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency in the community. Responsible for documenting Agency’s programs and events by obtaining testimonials, quotes, photos and appropriate statistics for programs. Adheres to Agency Personnel Policies and Procedures. Show less
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Sitrin Health Care Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Foundation & Communications Intern
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Jan 2015 - May 2015
Worked in the public relations office at Sitrin, conducting interviews, writing press releases, researching and working events. Worked in the public relations office at Sitrin, conducting interviews, writing press releases, researching and working events.
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Sports Announcer
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Aug 2014 - May 2015
My role included being the play-by-play, and color commentary, announcer for a variety of sports including field hockey, soccer, hockey, basketball, baseball and lacrosse.
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Sports Talk Show Host
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Aug 2014 - May 2015
Hosted a sports-oriented radio show once a week on WPNR.
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Colleges Against Cancer Relay For Life Chair
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2014 - 2015
An Event chair’s main role is to provide direction and leadership in order to attain goals while representing Relay For Life in the community.
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Video Production Intern
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May 2014 - Aug 2014
Support the College community with video/audio/web-based media production.
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Summer Orientation Mentor
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May 2012 - Aug 2014
The primary role of an Orientation Mentor is to provide guidance and facilitateSummer Orientation activities. The position of Orientation Leader requires a greatdeal of dedication and hard work.
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The Tangerine
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Utica College
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Reporter
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Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
Wrote a variety of stories including events, personality profiles, and opinion pieces Wrote a variety of stories including events, personality profiles, and opinion pieces
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WPNR
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Utica College
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DJ
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Jan 2012 - May 2012
Hosted a music-oriented radio show for an hour a week. Hosted a music-oriented radio show for an hour a week.
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Education
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Utica College
Bachelor's Degree, Public Relations and Journalism