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I don’t like to toot my own horn, so I’ll let these people do it…

As a nontraditional student intern, Keri brought a well-rounded skill set and professional presence to the workplace. An initiator with an intuitive sense for a communications department’s needs and priorities, she assisted with storytelling, website posting, social media content, and event planning. She embraced follow-through and thoroughness, even pointing out ancillary recommendations that brought depth and value to the work at hand. She was also an effective writer with a mature ability to distill complex concepts into understandable, everyday language. As a team player, Keri tackled whatever was assigned to her (and there was a lot). I looked forward to her time sharing my office and her willingness to learn and wear many hats while interning at RUPCO. Given the chance to hire her, I would have, if I could. She will be an asset to any company looking for a multi-talented, organized team player with writing talent who can also double as an organization’s communications frontwoman. Don’t pass this one up!

Tara Collins – (Former) Director of Communications, RUPCO

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As a Professor of Communication for nearly forty years I have rarely encountered a student who possesses that unique combination of skill, curiosity and imagination that can be found in Keri. In the Communication and Media Arts program where I am the coordinator (at SUNY Ulster) I have had the opportunity to observe Keri in a number of classes where she has produced excellent examples of expository and critical writing, scripts and journalism. She has also demonstrated a thorough knowledge of contemporary communication technologies and the strategies to create engaging and effective content. Furthermore she has provided ample proofs of both critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic. I would have no hesitation in offering her a recommendation or a job as I know that she has all the tools and knowledge to be successful. I have even joked with her that someday I might be asking her for a job. She is that good.

Robert Pucci, Coordinator Communications and Media Arts Progam – SUNY Ulster

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I was very lucky to have Keri in my classes at SUNY Ulster. She was an incredibly hard working, persistent student. Keri contributed much to our class discussions and to her projects in class. She developed a thorough and creative marketing and advertising plan for her music organization in Kingston in our Advertising class. She was kind and interested in her classmates and eager to offer support and help. Keri will be an asset to any organization and will contribute to its success.

Mindy Kole, PhD, Associate Dean of Adult Learning: Academic Affairs, SUNY Ulster

Brainy Beans Facebook Page – Business Management Class

For my class at SUNY New Paltz, I was the team leader for a semester-long group project running an online simulation coffee shop. I created and maintained our Facebook page. You can visit the page here.

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Danger Noodle Website – Public Relations class

For my public relations class at SUNY Ulster, the assignment was to create a “brand central” website for a fictional band. Knowing that my professor had a great sense of humor, I decided to have some fun with it… You can visit the website here.

Brainy Beans – Business Management Class

For my class at SUNY New Paltz, I was the team leader for a semester-long group project running an online simulated coffee shop. I led our branding strategy, which included designing the logo and creating our Facebook page. (fyi…our team won!)

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Key of Q – Public Relations Campaigns Class

I had a semester-long individual project creating a public relations campaign for a community chorus that I co-founded. This brochure was part of the project, but Key of Q does intend to use it.

RUPCO – Internship

This was a video I created during my internship. I had pretty specific parameters to only use still shots, show every property, describe the project, thank sponsors, and keep it under 90 seconds. (Whew!)

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COIL Promotional Video – Video Production Class

This video was my final project for my class at SUNY Ulster. The college was my “client”, and the video is used to promote the COIL program.

These PSAs were written for my Public Relations Campaigns class at SUNY New Paltz. The 30-second PSA audio file was aired on Radio Kingston for a month.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Key of Q: The LGBTQ & Allied A Cappella Singers of the Hudson Valley

Contact:  Keri Jadrovski, 917-476-6755, keyofq.chorus@gmail.com

BEGIN ON: December 2019 (ASAP)                                                   KILL ON: January 1, 2020

THE HOLIDAYS ARE HERE BUT “THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR” CAN BE THE MOST STRESSFUL TIME OF THE YEAR.  A GREAT WAY TO COMBAT HOLIDAY STRESS IS THROUGH MUSIC. PERFORMING OR LISTENING TO LIVE MUSIC RELEASES ENDORPHINS AND REDUCES DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY.  SO WHETHER YOU SING IN THE CAR, JOIN A CHORUS, OR ATTEND A LOCAL CONCERT, LIVE MUSIC CAN HELP MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY SEASON MERRY AND BRIGHT! THIS MESSAGE WAS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KEY OF Q: THE LGBTQ AND ALLIED A CAPPELLA SINGERS OF THE HUDSON VALLEY. FOR INFORMATION ON OUR UPCOMING FREE CONCERTS, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT KEYOFQ.ORG

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Key of Q: The LGBTQ & Allied A Cappella Singers of the Hudson Valley

Contact:  Keri Jadrovski, 917-476-6755, keyofq.chorus@gmail.com

BEGIN ON: November 22, 2019                                   KILL ON: November 29, 2019, 11:59pm

FOR MANY PEOPLE, THANKSGIVING IS A DAY FOR SPENDING TIME WITH FAMILY, EATING TOO MUCH FOOD, AND REFLECTING ON LIFE’S BLESSINGS WITH HUMBLE GRATITUDE. BUT FOR SOME, THE HOLIDAY IS A REMINDER OF DIFFICULT FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS, LONELINESS, AND LOSS. FEELINGS OF ISOLATION CAN LEAD TO DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, SUUBSTANCE USE, HOMELESSNESS, AND SUICIDE.  IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING TO FIND ACCEPTANCE AND CONNECTION, KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT ALONE. THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO CARE AND CAN PROVIDE SAFETY AND SUPPORT. SEVERAL LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AROUND THE HUDSON VALLEY ARE HOSTING COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNERS THAT ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, INCLUDING FAMILY OF WOODSTOCK AND THE DUTCHESS COUNTY PRIDE CENTER.  CELEBRATING HOLIDAYS WITH A CHOSEN FAMILY OF SUPPORTIVE FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, AND ALLIES IS A CHANCE TO CREATE NEW HOLIDAY EXPERIENCES OF LOVE AND ACCEPTANCE. THIS MESSAGE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY KEY OF Q: THE LGBTQ & ALLIED A CAPPELLA SINGERS OF THE HUDSON VALLEY. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT COMMUNITY RESOURCES, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: KEYOFQ.ORG

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RUPCO: East End Apartments LEED in Energy Efficiency (April 2019)

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Contact: Keri Jadrovski
xxx-xxx-xxxx
keyofq.chorus@gmail.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 26, 2019

An Opportune Year For Local Chorus

Key of Q To Perform At International Choral Festival

KINGSTON, NY – Key of Q, a Kingston-based LGBTQ and allied a cappella chorus, is celebrating its fourth anniversary in 2020 with an ambitious slate of concerts, fundraisers, and community events leading up to its performance at the GALA Choruses Festival in Minneapolis in July. 

Formed in January 2016, the nonprofit auditioned chorus started as a small group of eight singers showcasing their talent with a yearly concert or two. It has since expanded into a 34-member ensemble with a busy calendar of public and private performances throughout the Hudson Valley.  “During the last four years, Key of Q has had the pleasure and excitement of performing for a wide variety of audiences and in many types of venues,” said Jim Fish, President and Co-Founder.  

Most of Key of Q’s music reflects universal themes of equality, love, and identity in its many forms. The group is known for its challenging a cappella covers of well-known songs by such varied artists as Queen, Whitney Houston, The Beatles, and Radiohead, as well a music by indie songwriters such as Karla Kane, The VonTrapps, and Matt Pond.  All of Key of Q’s concerts have a theme or a narrative-like progression of songs and spoken word that explore common experiences and challenges in the LGBTQ community, such as self-acceptance, the meaning of “Home,” chosen family, pride and protest, and belonging. The chorus has attracted a diverse and loyal fanbase; recent Facebook reviews exclaim that Key of Q is  “a lovely and talented group,” “great for booking any occasion,” and “a community asset.”  

This summer,  Key of Q will represent the Hudson Valley at a choral festival hosted by GALA, the world’s largest and most prestigious LGBTQ choral association. The quadrennial event brings together 6000 singers from over 100 choruses from around the world for five days of performances, workshops, and community-building.  “The chance to sing at GALA and connect with groups like ours from all over the country and beyond is something we simply cannot pass up. We have been focusing all our efforts, musically and financially, to make this exciting trip halfway across the country to sing our hearts out,” Mr. Fish said. 

Key of Q is launching a major fundraising campaign for their 2019/2020 season in the hopes of providing financial support to members who want to attend the festival.  So far, they have raised enough money to cover the registration fees for the 30 singers who plan to attend. Proceeds from upcoming performances, including a holiday concert and fundraiser at the Arts Society of Kingston on December 21st, will be used to help offset travel costs. “We’re hoping that all the musical goodwill we’ve shared with others over the years from free concerts, singing at other groups’ events, helping to raise funds and awareness for causes like mental health and multiple sclerosis, and even our spontaneous flash-mobs will come back to us in the form of donations for GALA.  It would mean so much to us and would allow us to keep doing what we’re doing!” said Keri Jadrovski, Vice President and Co-Founder.

Key of Q accepts donations on its website (keyofq.org) and its Facebook page; donations are tax-deductible.  Other information, including a performance calendar and audition information can also be found on the website and Facebook. 

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Key of Q is a Kingston-based auditioned 30-member group of LGBTQ and allied singers who travel from all corners of the Hudson Valley to blend their voices and perform beautiful a cappella music together. Formed at the beginning of 2016, the chorus focuses on contemporary pop and indie music in four (or more)-part harmony. Common themes within its repertoire include equality, love, and celebration of identity in its many forms. The group performs at least two concerts per year as well as various public and private events. Key of Q’s singers have been known to break out into song wherever and whenever they hang out together.  

A note about the above media release – this will be updated and submitted by Key of Q in 2021. Due to COVID-19, GALA and Key of Q’s spring season were canceled.