M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 2002, Technical Communication with a Graphics Certificate
B.A., Rockford College, 2001, English and French, Cum Laude, with honors in the Liberal Arts
La Sorbonne, Paris, France; Spring 2000
Regent's College, London, England; Fall 1999

Kingery, Christine. 2010. Public Perceptions in the United States about Automotive Headlamps, 2004-2009. Report to the Transportation Lighting Alliance. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY.

Jensen, Christine. 2007. Foit-Albert Associates: New Visions, Old Memories

Builder/Architect Magazine: Buffalo/Niagara Frontier Edition. 14(3): 4-8.

Jensen, Christine. May 2004. Foit-Albert: In Sync with the Design of Life. Builder/Architect Magazine: Buffalo/Niagara Frontier Edition. 11(5): 6-10

Radetsky, L. (Kingery, C., ed.) 2010. Specifier Reports: Streetlights for Collector Roads. National Lighting Product Information Program. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY.

Bullough, J. (Kingery, C., ed.) 2010. Lighting Answers: Dynamic Outdoor Lighting. National Lighting Product Information Program. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY.

2010 - Present Spectra Engineering, Architecture and Surveying, P.C.

Lighting Research Center, Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst.; Communications Specialist Troy, NY; January-October 2010

• Implemented communication strategies to partners, sponsors, potential funding agencies, and the public

• Developed effective and innovative communications including original publications, articles, graphics, briefing materials, press releases, and community messaging

• Managed the design, layout, production, and print coordination for a variety of articles, publications, and projects

• Ensured communications materials and publications adhered to quality standards and procedures established by RPI and the LRC

• Assisted in raising awareness and support of the brand identity of the LRC and RPI through effective communication

• Prepared web copy and updated the website

Foit-Albert Associates; Director of Marketing Albany, NY; 2004-2009

• Managed 300+ proposals per year, including writing, editing, design, and distribution of each proposal for prospective architecture, engineering, and land surveying jobs

• Managed a staff of three employees and the corporate marketing budget ($1.5 million)

• Was responsible for all marketing and public relations needs for all four offices

• Wrote and submitted press releases about company news, wrote and researched grant applications, wrote stories for trade publications, and designed advertisements and brochures

• Forged partnerships with members of the local community and state/local government

• Wrote, designed, and maintained the corporate website

• Attended trade shows and political events

• Assisted shareholders and principals with long-range planning and organized marketing campaigns

• Developed a new strategy for rebranding all marketing materials for the company

Capital Region BOCES; Communications Specialist Albany, NY; 2003-2004

• Was responsible for all official communications for the Port Jervis and Monticello School Districts, which have five schools in each district

• Was responsible for maintaining the Monticello website, which involved content writing, web design, and some hardware/networking

• Wrote press releases and stories for district and parent newsletters; provided graphic design of publications

• Coordinated press conferences, continuously interviewed staff, took digital photographs of events, and also answered emails and phone calls from members of the community.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Writing Center Teaching Assistant Troy, NY; 2001-2003

• Edited essays, technical theses and dissertations in fields such as engineering, architecture, and business; as well as edited project proposals

• Assisted students with organizing their papers and helped with graduate school applications

• Worked with students individually and in groups regarding writing-related topics

• Coordinated conversation groups for non-native English speakers

• Advised on presentation strategies and gave workshops on writing-related subjects.