katharina
MARINO
Dual National: United States and Switzerland
Abbey College, 900 Cumberland St., Dunedin 9016, NZ
+64 22 654 0260 khmarino@att.net
www.theROCKrecord.wordpress.com
Education
University of Otago
February 2016 Present
Master of Science Communication Candidate
Dunedin, New Zealand
Southern Methodist University (SMU)
August 2009 May 2013
Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Geology and Journalism
Dallas, Texas, USA
Awards & Scholarships
Ray H. Marr Scholar
August 2009 May 2013
Grant allowing SMU undergraduate students tohave an
active role in fossil preparation and research within the
Institute for the Study of Earth and Man (ISEM) and
the Shuler Museum of Paleontology.
Dallas Stars Ice Girls Veteran of the Year
May 2012
An honor awarded to the Ice Girl veteran who demonstrates
dedication, strong leadership skills and positive influence
thoughout the season as voted on by the Dallas Stars
Ice Girls team.
Engaged Learning Scholar
May 2012 January 2013
SMUs scholarship program for undergraduate students to
take their classroom knowledge and apply it to the outside
world Travelled to the Harvard Forest (Harvard Universitys
Long Term Ecological Research station in Petersham,
Massachusetts) in June of 2012 to shadow ecologists and gain
an understanding the stations educational programs and history.
Digital Skills
Mac, PC, Microsoft Office Suite, Final Cut Pro, AVID iNews,
iMovie, GarageBand, SoundCloud, SoundSlides, Flickr,
Photobucket, Facebook, Twitter, Skype, Pinterest, Wordpress,
Scribd, Storify, GooglePlus, Instagram, LinkedIn, HootSuite,
DSLR camera, Pixelmator.
Experience
Perot Museum of Nature and Science Museum Educator
February 2014 February 2016
Major scientific institution for the Dallas, Texas area. Responsible
for creation and coordination of museum outreach programs for Dallas
Public Libraries and Scottish Rite Hospital, and teaching standard
museum education programs/camps (grades PK12).
Dallas Stars Hockey Club Skating Academy Coach
October 2013 January 2015
Skate school at practice rink of the Dallas Stars (local National Hockey
League (NHL) hockey club). Taught figure skating and hockey lessons
to students of all levels (ages 3 adult).
Dallas Stars Hockey Club Dallas Stars Ice Girl
August 2010 August 2014
Skate Captain August 2011 August 2014
Local NHL hockey club. Skated and cleaned ice as mandated by the
NHL at Dallas Stars home games. Acted as oraganization ambassador
promoting the brand through interaction with the fans and media.
Demands commitment, initiative, time management, leadership and
strong communication skills.
SMU Shuler Museum of Paleontology Research Assistant /
Fossil Preparator
August 2009 May 2013
SMUs collection of research and teaching fossils. Prepared, documented
and organized fossils for research, specifically dinosaur and crocodile
material from Proctor Lake, Texas.
SMU Daily Campus Contributing Writer / Contributing Photographer
March 2011 May 2013
SMUs weekday, student-run newspaper. Reported museum events
and general assignments.
Dallas Morning News Reporter
August December 2012
Major daily newspaper for the Dallas, Texas area. Reported breaking
news, weather and feature stories for The Dallas Morning News
newspaper and DallasNews.com.
The Texas Lawbook Freelance Worker
May June 2012
Online publication with a focus on business law. Compiled court
cases and recorded information at Dallas County Court house
for news stories.
Le Courrier de lArchitecte Contributing Writer
February 2012
Paris Architecture Online Magazine. A translated version of Perot
Museum hardhat tour article was published in the international edition.
Cornerstone Crossroads Academy Student Tutor
January May 2010
Academy that equips students who have struggled in the standard
school system with the skills needed to complete General Educational
Development (GED) tests. Tutored students in math and English
and provided college guidance.
