Summary
Activity
Work experience
The Society of the Four Arts
Communications Associate | 01/2020 - Current
• Manager for all print and digital communications. Writes, edits, and compiles all in-house documents and materials and coordinates with multiple third-party vendors.
• Expanding digital and traditional media relations to promote audience growth and ticket sales.
• Maintains and coordinates multiple department schedules consisting of hundreds of programs.
Airbnb
Property manager | 10/2017 - Current
• Professional property manager for a ski-on-ski-off condominium in the Catskill Mountains.
• Proven five-star customer service and guest accommodations for over 50 separate visits.
• Managed property has become one of the top listings in an extremely popular market.
Freelance
Photographer | 07/2018 - Current
• Professional photographer creating outdoor, landscape, action, and portrait photography.
• Content creator featured in New York Times, Forbes, Outside Magazine, Powder Magazine, Teton Gravity Research, and more.
• Portfolio is viewable on www.DanielKenneyPhotography.com and Instagram @Hey.Its.DK.
Mares
Consultant | 06/2019 - 01/2020
• Inventory and management consultant handling the duties of the warranty manager. Responsibilities included warranty and shop service for the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Hunter Mountain Resort
Public Relations Manager | 10/2017 - 05/2019
• Produced all resort communications, maintained and grew company presence, conducted all marketing correspondence to guests, expanded digital media productions, as well as executed and grew daily messaging through Hunter Mountain website and social media channels.
• Managed social media accounts across multiple platforms reaching an audience of over 100,000.
• Notable management successes included the redevelopment of Hunter Mountain’s website as well as the streamlining of communication and marketing efforts for the Hunter North Expansion Project.
Executive Chamber of Governor Andrew Cuomo
Assistant to the Secretary to the Governor | 04/2017 - 10/2017
• Served as the aide to the first female Secretary to the Governor in New York’s history, Melissa DeRosa. Provided direct assistance on government relations and administration operations.
• Prepared research and organizational briefing materials for the Governor and his executive staff. These materials included extensively detailed reports, agendas, and other documents relevant to policy issues and current events being addressed or attended by the Governor and his administration.
Executive Chamber of Governor Andrew Cuomo
Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff | 11/2015 - 04/2017
• Promoted to serve as direct aid to the Governor’s Chief of Staff. Specialized in handling sensitive documents, highly confidential information, and details for legislative, communications, and project management priorities and constituencies.
• Tasked with effectively managing tight deadlines, balancing the interests of numerous stakeholders, and directing priority modifications to operations and communications teams in an incredibly fast-paced setting.
Executive Chamber of Governor Andrew Cuomo
Press Assistant | 10/2013 - 11/2015
• Hired from competitive internship as press assistant to the Governor's public relations office.
• Supported the communications team and policy advisors in producing press and policy materials including press releases, talking points, briefings, speaking programs, and more.
Andrew Cuomo 2014
Communications and Operations Aide | 04/2014 - 11/2014
Volunteered on Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s successful gubernatorial re-election campaign in 2014. Dedicated time and effort outside of work at the Executive Chamber of the Governor's Office to assist in campaign events. Supported the Governor’s rallies, campaigning efforts, galas and fundraising functions for the Governor’s reelection and State Democratic Party.
Executive Chamber of Governor Andrew Cuomo
Communications Intern | 05/2012 - 10/2013
• Monitored state and national news sources for relevant policy and informational coverage for staff while assisting officials with daily state operational tasks.
• Developed and maintained relations with regional media outlets, directed communication efforts within regions regarding issues addressed by the administration of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo.
Education history
The State University of New York, College at Oneonta
Bachelor of Science | 2009 - 2012
