Experience

Going

• Poland
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Company Spokesperson // Travel Expert

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  Representing the brand Going (Formally Scott's Cheap Flights) in a public facing role as a travel expert providing travel industry knowledge to the masses through online/print/broadcast media, as well as, highlighting the benefits of subscribing to Going for incredible airfare deals from your preferred home airport!



Independent Contractor

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Online and On-Air Freelance Correspondent

  • Nov 2016 - Present

  United States As an independent contractor, I work with brands and online media outlets to develop, deploy, and promote original content that fits their brand and target audience. Content is pushed on social, editorial, and video, showcasing a range of skills. I've worked with the following companies under the Action Sports, Travel, and Lifestyle categories: The Boston Globe, Redbull, AAA.com, Matador Network, Sailing World, Scuttlebutt, Elite Daily, International 49er Skiff Class, Travel42, Zhik Australia… Show more As an independent contractor, I work with brands and online media outlets to develop, deploy, and promote original content that fits their brand and target audience. Content is pushed on social, editorial, and video, showcasing a range of skills. I've worked with the following companies under the Action Sports, Travel, and Lifestyle categories: The Boston Globe, Redbull, AAA.com, Matador Network, Sailing World, Scuttlebutt, Elite Daily, International 49er Skiff Class, Travel42, Zhik Australia, Whalebone Magazine, Long Island Pulse, US Sailing, and Traverse Journeys. Show less



Canada SailGP Team

• Canada
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Limited Partner Manager

  • Sep 2022 - Apr 2023

  Canada A passion project helping the Limited Partners invested in Canada SailGP Team. Hospitality, Communications, and Investor Relations encapsulate this role.



Basic Projects

• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Athlete Campaign Director: The Dreamboats // Interim Social Media Manager: Basic Projects

  • Mar 2022 - Dec 2022

  Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area Team Manager for a 2022 Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge Team: The Dreamboats - a 3,000 unassisted row across the Atlantic Ocean // Interim Social Media Manager for all Basic Projects owned and operated hospitality ventures.



Fun Team Events

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Host & Purveyor of Fun

  • Oct 2020 - Mar 2022

  As a Host and Purveyor of Fun, I am delivering engaging virtual games for companies and organizations all over the world through video and digital capabilities. Always open to assist in adding a bit of 'Fun' to your workplace, so get in touch to learn more! Funteamevents.com



SailGP

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 200 - 300 Employee

• US Sales Manager

  • Feb 2020 - Apr 2020

  New York, United States



Australia SailGP Team

• Australia
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Communications Manager

  • Apr 2019 - Jul 2019

  Sydney, Australia Helping to promote and expose the Australia SailGP Team to new engaging audiences through outreach to relevant media professionals in the Australian market. Through innovative social media, story-telling, and cross-promotional campaigns, we aim to drive awareness of the team and this truly innovative sports league.



Zhik Pty Ltd

• Australia
• Sporting Goods
• 1 - 100 Employee

• US Media and PR Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  United States Working with the Global Head of Marketing to develop and deploy content that effectively tells the Zhik brand story for journalists.



Extreme San Diego - San Diego Extreme Sailing Series

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Media Marketing Manager

  • Sep 2017 - Nov 2017

  Greater San Diego Area Working to promote and create the first West Coast Extreme Sailing Series event in North America. Managing media relations, social media outreach & promotion, and branding opportunities for ES San Diego long term.



Sperry

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• America's Cup Hospitality and Retail Manager

  • May 2017 - Jul 2017

  Bermuda Representing Sperry during the 35th America's Cup for retail and hospitality needs of clients while helping to promote and sell an iconic marine brand



US Sailing

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• On Air Correspondent

  • May 2015 - Apr 2016

  USA On air correspondant for an original web series produced by US Sailing to showcase the American sailing community and how the sport of sailing is thriving around the country. The show targets sailors and non sailors alike, entertaining and informing along the way: http://ussailingthebeat.com



Boston.com

• Online Media

• Account Executive

  • Jul 2013 - Oct 2015

  Greater Boston Area Digital Ad Sales for all Boston Globe sites including Boston.com

• Freelance Correspondent for BDCwire.com/Boston.com

  • Oct 2013 - Sep 2015

  Greater Boston Area -Correspondent for bdcwire.com and boston.com, sites produced by The Boston Globe to targeting the demographic of Boston/New England. -Topics range anywhere from local and/or national events to opinion based pieces. *To view my portfolio, please go to: http://bdcwire.com/author/katynastro/ And for all freelance/contract work please email me directly

• Campaign Manager

  • Dec 2012 - Jul 2013

  Boston, MA



Patriarch Partners

• United States
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Assistant to CEO

  • Jul 2012 - Nov 2012

  New York, NY



MTV Networks

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Assistant

  • Sep 2011 - Dec 2011

  Assisted Post Production Supervisor with daily activities including organizing shooting/editing schedules. Shadowed animators, editors, and directors on shoots as well as editing/animation segments Expedited the transcription of footage as well as media managed for the Associate Producers